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African Union Member States Showcase Innovative Approaches in Drug Dependency Prevention, Treatment and Care

March 27, 2025
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The African Union (AU) played a pivotal role during the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Austria, by presenting innovative and scalable interventions deployed by its member states to advance drug use prevention, treatment, and the response to HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) among individuals with drug use disorders across the continent.

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Official Statement: World Health Day By: H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development,

On this World Health Day, the African Union (AU) Commission reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ensuring that all Africans enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. In alignment with the AU Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want and the Africa Health Strategy (2016–2030)  We remain resolute in building resilient health systems that leave no one behind. This year’s theme, ‘’Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’’ focuses on maternal and child health, a fundamental pillar of Africa’s human capital development.

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April 07, 2025
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Official Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) H.E. Amb. Amma A. Twum-Amoah - Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, African Union Commission

Official Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

H.E. Amb. Amma A. Twum-Amoah - Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development,

African Union Commission

04 April 2025

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Your Excellency Hadja Lahbib, European Union Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management,

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April 04, 2025
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First Meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union on the Eastern DRC Situation

April 05, 2025
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In line with the African Union’s mandate to promote peace, security and stability on the continent, the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union held its First virtual Meeting on 5th April 2025. The meeting was convened and chaired by H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and current Chairperson of the African Union.

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AU Commission Chairperson and President Kagame Discuss Africa’s Digital Future, Regional Security, and AU Reforms

April 04, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf concluded a productive meeting with H.E. President Paul Kagame in Kigali today, expressing gratitude for Rwanda’s leadership in Africa’s digital transformation. The Chairperson commended Rwanda for hosting the Global AI Summit on Africa and its pioneering efforts in innovation and technology.

Their discussions also covered Rwanda’s key role in the AU, including contributions to governance, regional security, and conflict resolution. The Chairperson acknowledged and praised Rwanda’s commitment to AU reforms.

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Remarks of the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi - EU Day Celebration

Remarks of the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission,H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi EU Day Celebration 3 APRIL 2025 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

 

 

 

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April 03, 2025
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Keynote Speech H.E. Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission Pan-African Youth Leadership Summit 2025

Keynote Speech H.E. Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission Pan-African Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Adwa Memorial, Addis Ababa, 3 April 2025

 

 

 

 

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April 03, 2025
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Statement by H.E Lerato D. Mataboge, AUC Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, at the Global AI Summit on Africa

Excellencies
Distinguished partners and participants,
All Protocols observed

It is my honour and privilege to be here today at this Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence that comes timely to engage a conversation on how to enable our continent to efficiently harness the transformative potential of this impressive technology to advance our development agenda and build the Africa we want.

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April 03, 2025
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Statement by H.E Lerato D. Mataboge, AUCC Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, at the Global AI Summit on Africa
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African Union Champions AI for Africa’s Socioeconomic Transformation

April 04, 2025
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Speaking at the High-Level Panel on Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Global AI Summit on Africa, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, emphasized the AU's commitment to positioning Africa as a leader in the global AI revolution. He shared the stage with distinguished leaders, including:H.E. Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rwanda; Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary, Republic of Kenya; H.E. Faure Gnassingbé, President, Republic of Togo; Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman, Econet Group; and H.E.

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