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At the opening of the 7th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed gratitude to President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo for hosting the meeting in Malabo.

He underscored that the Executive Council session is focused on the 2026 AU budget, noting a modest improvement in the AU’s programme budget funding from 9.4% in 2025 to 12.7% in 2026, sourced member states . However, he was concerned that only 17 Member States have implemented the 0.2% import levy agreed under the 2016 Kigali Decision.

H.E. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea today received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission & his accompanying delegation that included Deputy Chairperson @DCP_Haddadi & Chief of Staff @souefmo_elamine at the State House in Malabo, ahead of the 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) of the AU, RECs, & RMs, scheduled for 10–13 July 2025.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received H.E. Mr. João Cravinho, EU Special Representative for the Sahel, & H.E. Annette Weber, Special Rep for the Horn of Africa.

They held constructive exchanges on the evolving peace and security landscapes in the Sahel & Horn of Africa, & underscored the importance of coordinated multilateral action in support of regional solutions.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the the Republic of Malawi on the occasion of the anniversary of their independence.

This momentous occasion is a testament to Malawi’s resilience, unity, and unwavering commitment to peace and development. As a valued member of our Union, Malawi continues to play a vital role in advancing our shared aspirations under Agenda 2063, particularly in the fields of youth empowerment, agricultural transformation, and regional integration.