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AU Commission Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali had a fruitful engagement with Germany's Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Johann Wadephul, during the 3rd EU-AU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels. Their discussion centered on deepening AU-Germany ties, emphasizing collaborative efforts in security, governance, and economic development.

At the 3rd AU-EU ministerial meeting in Brussels today, the African Union Commission Chairperson, H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, underscored the imperative for the alignment of the EU-AU partnership with the AU’s #Agenda2063. He highlighted significant progress in many African countries towards achieving macro-economic stability, and implementation of reforms, particularly through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, was warmly received by H.E. Mr António Luís Santos da Costa, President of the European Council, this afternoon at the EU Offices in Brussels ahead of the 3rd AU-EU Ministerial Meeting taking place tomorrow, Wednesday 21 May.

The two leaders held constructive discussions on the strong AU-EU strategic partnership, now in its 25th year, underscoring shared priorities across peace & security, trade & development, infrastructure, climate resilience, & humanitarian action.

The African Union's first Debt Conference took place from 12th-14th May, in Lomé, Togo, bringing together Heads of State, senior policymakers, financial experts, and international partners to engage in high-level dialogue on Africa's debt challenges and long-term sustainability. Against the backdrop of rising debt vulnerabilities across the continent, the three-day conference served as a platform for African leaders to articulate a unified, forward-looking vision for responsible borrowing, enhanced transparency, and equitable global financial cooperation.