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African Union Commission Hosts Regional Consultation to Validate The Draft Africa Common Position for Disaster Risk Reduction

June 06, 2025
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The African Union Commission (AUC) successfully hosted the Regional Consultation on the Africa Common Position for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) on June 2, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. Organised on the sideline of the Global Platform2025 (GP2025) for DRR, the event brought together high-level delegations from African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and key development partners in a collaborative effort to refine and strengthen Africa's stance ahead of the Global Platform for DRR high level segment during the week.

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AUC Chairperson joined Heads of State, AfricaCDC, WHO, Gavi & UNICEF to launch bold action to scale up vaccines, boost WASH investment, strengthen cross-border coordination & local manufacturing.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf joined Heads of State, AfricaCDC, WHO, Gavi & UNICEF to launch bold action to scale up vaccines, boost WASH investment, strengthen cross-border coordination & local manufacturing.

President of the Republic of Slovenia Visits African Union Headquarters, Strengthens Ties on Multilateralism and Security Council Reforms

June 05, 2025
English

Her Excellency Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, today paid a courtesy visit to the the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She was received by Her Excellency Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).

The Deputy Chairperson warmly welcomed President Pirc Musar. Their discussions focused on strengthening Africa-Europe cooperation, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms, and shared priorities in new technologies, Artificial Intellegence (AI), and security governance.

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President of the Republic of Slovenia paid a courtesy visit to the AUC Deputy Chairperson

Her Excellency Nataša Pirc Musar (@nmusar), President of the Republic of Slovenia, today paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi (@DCP_Haddadi), Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Their discussions focused on strengthening Africa-Europe cooperation, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms, and shared priorities within AU-EU Partnership.

Statement of the African Union Commission on US Travel ban

June 05, 2025
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The African Union Commission has taken note of the recent proclamation by the Government of the United States imposing new travel restrictions affecting nationals from several countries, including some on the African continent.

While recognising the sovereign right of all nations to protect their borders and ensure the security of their citizens, the African Union Commission respectfully appeals to the United States to exercise this right in a manner that is balanced, evidence-based, and reflective of the long-standing partnership between the United States and Africa.

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Dr. Delese Mimi Darko Appointed Inaugural Director General of the African Medicines Agency(AMA)

June 04, 2025
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The Conference of State Parties (CoSP) of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) today announced the appointment of Dr. Delese Mimi Darko from the Republic of Ghana as the inaugural Director General of the African Medicines Agency. The  nomination took place during the 2nd Ordinary Session of the CoSP, held from 2-4 June 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda.

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H.E MOSES VILAKATI COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, BLUE ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

H.E MOSES VILAKATI

 

COMMISSIONER

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, BLUE ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

 

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Special Event Africa:

Investing in resilience for Africa: Tools, strategies and partnerships

Dates: 
June 04, 2025
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Statement Of H.E Moses Vilakati Commissioner Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment

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H.E Moses Vilakati

 

Commissioner

Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment

AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION

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MINISTERIAL ROUNDTABLE: FINANCING FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

 

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June 04, 2025
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African Union Commission Welcomes the Election of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia to the United Nations Security Council

June 04, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, warmly congratulates the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Liberia on their successful election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term; joining the Federal Republic of Somalia in representing the African Group during this pivotal period.

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