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The Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission , H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf @ymahmoudali, received H.E. Ahmed ATTAF, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Algeria.

They discussed enhancing cooperation in issues related to Peace and Security on the continent, among others. The Minister reiterated the commitment of #Algeria to support the efforts of the Commission in realization of the Africa We Want.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,14 April 2025- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over escalating violence in Sudan, particularly around El Fasher, North Darfur, including credible reports of intensified attacks in Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps. These assaults have resulted in the deaths of civilians, including children and humanitarian workers, an unacceptable and grave violation of international humanitarian and human rights law.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission received H.E. Mr. Tsutomu Nakagawa, Ambassador of Japan to the African Union, for a productive exchange on strengthening AU–Japan relations. They discussed deepening bilateral cooperation, Japan’s continued support to AU, including peace and security efforts, and preparations for the upcoming TICAD Summit.

They agreed to establish a high-level policy dialogue mechanism to align Japan’s support with the AU’s strategic priorities and to identify concrete areas for enhanced collaboration.