Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa’s goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan-African drive for unity, self-determination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance.
H.E President William Samoei Ruto (PhD), President of the Republic of Kenya and the African Union Champion on Institutional Reform. H.E. Ruto was appointed during the 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in February 2024 to champion the AU Institutional Reform process taking over from the H.E Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda who led the implementation of the reform process since 2016.
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H.E. Annelies Verstichel, Ambassador of Belgium to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, paid a courtesy call on H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the AUC, this afternoon. She conveyed a message of congratulations from the Belgian Foreign Minister & held discussions on AUC–Belgium partnership, the forthcoming AU–EU Ministerial meeting in Brussels, & regional peace & security.
The African Union Commission and the European Union have officially launched the Africa - EU Space Partnership Programme during the Newspace Conference in Cairo, Egypt. On the sidelines of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference the event was held on 21st April 2025.
In a wide-ranging media encounter held today, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), outlined a forward-looking and ambitious roadmap for Africa’s development, underpinned by peace, self-reliance, and inclusive growth.
In his address, the Chairperson reaffirmed the African Union’s steadfast commitment to realising the aspirations of Agenda 2063, while acknowledging progress made and articulating strategic imperatives for the continent's future.
Key Themes and Strategic Priorities Highlighted Include:
The Africa Dialogue Series (ADS – 2025), currently holding from 5-30 May 2025 at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, seeks to amplify a new narrative for Africa from Africa and foster global consensus on innovative solutions to achieve both agendas: the Africa Agenda 2063, and the 2030 Agenda. The global event is jointly organized by the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations (AUPOM) and the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (UN-OSAA).
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali extends his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election. He expresses his deep hope for continued collaboration with the Holy See in advancing peace, justice, and the dignity of every human being across our common globe.
H.E. Ms Ntsiuoa Sekete, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, paid a courtesy call on the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali delivering a message of congratulations from His Majesty King Letsie III, & reaffirmed Lesotho’s support for the Chairperson’s leadership in advancing the AU’s mandate, particularly regional integration through the AfCFTA to boost intra-African trade. They also discussed AUC reforms that are aimed at making the organisation more effective & efficient.
• Your Excellency Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, Vice President of the Republic of Zambia
• Honorable Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
• The Presiding Officer & leadership of ECOSOCC
• Mr. Li Jun, Vice President of CNIE and head of the Chinese delegation
• Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates and Friends
H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the AU Commission, received H.E. Mr. Youssouf Mondoha Assoumani, Ambassador of the Union of the Comoros to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU.
Ambassador Assoumani conveyed a message of congratulations to the Chairperson on his leadership & reiterated the Comorian Government’s support for the Commission’s mandate. He also shared perspectives on the AU’s institutional reform agenda & the SACA process.
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, received H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State of the State of #Qatar. The Minister conveyed a message of congratulations from H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani & Prime Minister of the Qatar to the Chairperson, underscoring Qatar’s commitment to deepening strategic cooperation with the AU.
