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AUC Chairperson met with IMF MD H.E. Kristalina Georgieva on the margins of the Mattei Plan Summit in Rome

June 21, 2025
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H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, met with IMF MD H.E. Kristalina Georgieva on the margins of the Mattei Plan Summit in Rome yesterday. He raised concerns over Africa’s mounting debt burdens & the disproportionate cost of servicing them. The Chairperson also underscored the need for more inclusive governance at the IMF, noting Africa’s underrepresentation in decision-making structures.
He echoed calls for reforms to amplify Africa’s voice and ensure fairer global financial governance.

AUC Chairperson held a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the margins of the high-level summit in Rome

June 20, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, held a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the margins of the high-level summit in Rome, where the Mattei Plan and the EU's Global Gateway were formally aligned with Africa’s development priorities. The Chairperson welcomed Italy’s commitment to a renewed, equitable partnership anchored in Agenda 2063 and commended PM Meloni for her leadership in advancing strategic investments in infrastructure and sustainable growth.

AUC joins the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, a milestone in global partnerships on resilience building

June 17, 2025
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On the occasion of World Environment Day, the African Union Commission (AUC) officially joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), reinforcing Africa’s role in global efforts to strengthen infrastructure resilience in the face of climate and disaster risks.

Delivering the Kampala Strategy for Agricultural Research & Development (R&D) in Africa: From Commitment to Action

June 19, 2025
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The African Union (AU) adopted the 10-year Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan, and the Kampala CAADP Declaration on Building Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems in Africa in January 2025, which will be implemented from 2026 to 2035.  

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

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

20 June 2025 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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June 20, 2025
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AUC Chairperson is in Rome, Italy for the Mattei Plan Summit

June 20, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali is in Rome, Italy for the Mattei Plan Summit that brings together African states participating in the Lobito Corridor alongside multilateral financial institutions.
The Chairperson welcomes the opportunity to strengthen joint efforts under the Mattei Plan & the Global Gateway, fully aligned with Africa’s Agenda 2063 & the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) objectives.

Webinar Series on Accelerating the Adoption and Implementation of the Continental Teacher Qualification Framework (CTQF) and the Continental Framework for Standards and Competences for the Teaching Profession (CFSCTP)

July 18, 2025
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INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

MEDIA ADVISORY

Webinar Series on Accelerating the Adoption and Implementation of the Continental Teacher Qualification Framework (CTQF) and the Continental Framework for Standards and Competences for the Teaching Profession (CFSCTP)

Speech by Commissioner ARBE on the occasion of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) media briefing

Press Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2)
16 June 2025
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Honorable Minister, Dr. Fitsum Assefa,
• Honorable State Minister, Mr. Seyoum Mekonen,
• Excellency Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of the Member States of the African Union,
• Excellencies Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of the Partner Countries of the African Union,
• Distinguished Guests,
• Members of the Press,
• Ladies and Gentlemen,

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June 16, 2025
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