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Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone paid a courtesy call on AUC Chairperson

June 16, 2025
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H.E. Harold Bundu Saffa, Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, paid a courtesy call on H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the AU Commission, to convey a message of congratulations on his election.
They took the opportunity to exchange views on the ongoing efforts to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Guinea & on the broader developments in the West African region.

AUC Chairperson convened & presided over a session of the AU Peace Fund Executive Management Committee

June 16, 2025
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This morning, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf convened & presided over a session of the AU Peace Fund Executive Management Committee. He received a comprehensive briefing from H.E. @dagmawit_moges, Director-General of the @AUPeaceFund, & H.E. @Bankole_Adeoye, Commissioner of @AUC_PAPS, on the strategic and progressive utilisation of the Fund.

7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms

Joint ClimSA & SEWA Forum Theme: Accelerating Access to Climate and Weather Services for Resilient African Economies and Communities

June 23, 2025 to June 27, 2025
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INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

THE SECOND CONTINENTAL JOINT CLIMSA AND SEWA FORUM

WHAT:           The Joint Second Forum on Climate Services and Space for Early Warning in Africa (ClimSA–SEWA) to be held under the theme Accelerating Access to Climate and Weather Services for Resilient African Economies and Communities.

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AUC Chairperson received H.E. Kahinda Otafiire, President of the Global Pan-African Movement & Minister of Internal Affairs of Uganda

June 13, 2025
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This afternoon, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, received H.E. Kahinda Otafiire, President of the Global Pan-African Movement & Minister of Internal Affairs of Uganda.
Discussions focused on the enduring mandate of the Pan-African Movement & preparations for its forthcoming Congress. They both underscored the Movement’s historic role in nurturing African identity, unity, & laying the OAU.

AUC Chairperson had a meeting with Brig. Paul Kahuria Njema, Director General of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Secretariat.

June 13, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, had a meeting with Brig. Paul Kahuria Njema, Director General of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Secretariat this morning.
Their discussions focused on the peace & security landscape in Eastern DRC, Sudan, Somalia, & the Gulf of Aden. They reaffirmed the imperative of a sustained, coordinated approach to conflict resolution & the importance of securing sustainable & predictable funding for African-led peace support operations.

AUC Chairperson received H.E. Charles Karamba, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to Ethiopia

June 13, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Charles Karamba, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union.

They exchanged views on regional peace and security, with a focus on the situations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Somalia.

Press Statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Escalation of Hostilities in the Middle East

June 13, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission expresses grave concern over reports of an Israeli airstrike on Iran and the ensuing escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.

The Chairperson calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities and urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint. He pointed out that the current developments pose a serious threat to international peace and security.

The African Union reiterates its steadfast commitment to peace, dialogue, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

African Union Commission Extends Condolences Following Air India Flight 171 Tragedy

June 12, 2025
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The African Union Commission expresses its profound sorrow and deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of India, and to all other nations affected, following the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 earlier today, which has claimed the lives of at least 204 individuals.

On behalf of the Commission and the peoples of Africa, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf extends heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and all those impacted by this devastating incident.

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