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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warm congratulations to the Republic of Senegal on its well-earned victory in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

January 18, 2026
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The Chairperson described the final as a fitting and memorable conclusion to the tournament, as two formidable African teams of global stature—Senegal and Morocco—met in a contest that reflected the highest standards of African football, competitiveness, and continental pride.

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AUC Chairperson yesterday joined African leaders in Conakry for the inauguration of H.E. General Mamady Doumbouya as President of the Republic of Guinea

January 18, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, yesterday joined African leaders in Conakry for the inauguration of H.E. General Mamady Doumbouya as President of the Republic of #Guinea.

The ceremony followed the conclusion of Guinea’s electoral process in December last year & reflected continued regional engagement in support of peace, stability, & constitutional governance.

Chairperson of African Union Commission commends the conduct of elections in Uganda and congratulates President Yoweri Museveni on re-election

January 17, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, commends the conduct of the elections in Uganda and congratulates H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election with 71.61% of the votes cast during the presidential elections held on 15 January 2026.

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AUC Chairperson this morning delivered keynote remarks at the Preparatory Working Session for the High-Level Meeting on the Coherence & Consolidation of the Peace Process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) & the Great Lakes Region

January 16, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning delivered keynote remarks at the Preparatory Working Session for the High-Level Meeting on the Coherence & Consolidation of the Peace Process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) & the Great Lakes Region, held at the Congress Palace in Lomé.

The session was attended by the Panel of Facilitators made up of former Heads of States, the Foreign Minister of Togo, heads of East African Community and the Southern Africa Development Community, & other partners.

AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria on Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite

January 16, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, marking a significant advance in Africa’s space and geospatial capabilities.

"This achievement underscores Algeria’s leadership in space science and its commitment to harnessing satellite technologies for sustainable development, environmental monitoring, disaster risk reduction, for an informed policymaking", said H.E. Mr. Youssouf

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AUC Chairperson was today received by H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Togo

January 15, 2026
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In Lomé, Togo, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, was today received by H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé (@FEGnassingbe), President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Togo, at the Presidential Palace in Lome.

The Chairperson & President Gnassingbé, in his capacity as the AU-designated Lead Mediator on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), held consultations on advancing African-led efforts to restore peace, security, and stability in the eastern DRC.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission welcomes the signature of the Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation in Libya by the President of the Presidential Council

January 14, 2026
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H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, welcomes the significant step taken by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Younis El-Menfi, President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya, regarding the signing of the Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation in Tripoli on January 7, 2025. Furthermore, He expresses his profound appreciation for this commitment, which serves the interests of the peace and national reconciliation process in Libya.

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African Union Commission Chairperson Welcomes Passage of AGOA Extension by the U.S. House of Representatives and Appeals for Senate Approval

January 14, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the overwhelming passage by the United States House of Representatives of a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

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AUC Chairperson this afternoon received the AU-EAC-SADC Panel of Facilitators on the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) situation

January 14, 2026
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this afternoon received the AU-EAC-SADC Panel of Facilitators on the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) situation.

Present at the meeting were H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), H.E. Catherine Samba-Panza (CAR), H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde (Ethiopia) and H.E. Mokgweetsi Masisi (Botswana). Also present was H.E. Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of @SADC_News.

AUC Chairperson met with H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Elder of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN)

January 14, 2026
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H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Elder of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), this morning met with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Their discussion underscored the imperative of advancing women’s leadership, empowerment, and gender equality, including in diplomacy, mediation, & peace processes.

The Chairperson reaffirmed his commitment to promoting women’s leadership across the AU Commission.

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