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The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali received H.E. Mr. Miguel Bembe, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola & Permanent Representative to the AU.

Ambassador Bembe conveyed, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Angola, a formal invitation from His Excellency President João Lourenço to the Chairperson to attend the upcoming U.S.-Africa Summit, scheduled for 22 June 2025. He further informed the Chairperson of preparations for the High-Level Infrastructure Summit, to be hosted under the auspices of President Lourenço on 13–14 October 2025, in Luanda.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali met H.E. Heiko Nitzschke, Germany’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa. They discussed urgent funding needs for AUSSOM in Somalia, AU-led diplomatic efforts in Sudan, and the slow progress of South Sudan’s peace deal. Germany reaffirmed strong support for AU leadership in regional peace and stability.

At this morning's Faith Communities Africa2025 conference in Addis Ababa, AUC Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali joined H.E. Taye Atske Selassie, President of Ethiopia, alongside ministers, diplomats, & faith leaders. He hailed faith groups as vital partners in advancing the #SDGs, #Agenda2063, & shaping global policy through the AU’s G20 seat. He called for inclusive action, strategic unity, & deeper engagement of religious leaders in driving peace, justice, & development across Africa.

H.E. Ms. Sophia Nyamudeza, Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, paid a courtesy call on AUC Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali & affirmed Zimbabwe’s support for the Chairperson’s leadership.

The Chairperson highlighted Zimbabwe's pivotal role as SADC Chair, particularly in regional peace efforts, including in eastern DRC, in close coordination with the AU.