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With 21 African countries either at high risk or in Debt Distress, Continental Leaders Unite to Demand Reform & Equitable Systems

May 19, 2025
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The African Union's first Debt Conference took place from 12th-14th May, in Lomé, Togo, bringing together Heads of State, senior policymakers, financial experts, and international partners to engage in high-level dialogue on Africa's debt challenges and long-term sustainability. Against the backdrop of rising debt vulnerabilities across the continent, the three-day conference served as a platform for African leaders to articulate a unified, forward-looking vision for responsible borrowing, enhanced transparency, and equitable global financial cooperation.

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Communiqué of the High Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa

May 17, 2025
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We the African Union Commission and participants from African countries, including African Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Information, Communication and Technology, representatives of the Diplomatique Community, International Organizations, Civil Society, the Private Sector, and the Academic and Research Communities gathered in Addis Ababa on 17 May 2025.

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Africa Declares AI a Strategic Priority as High-Level Dialogue Calls for Investment, Inclusion, and Innovation

May 17, 2025
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The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia and the Institute for Security Studies, convened a High-Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The dialogue brought together participants from over 40 African countries, including Heads of State and Government, Ministers, AU Commissioners, diplomats, civil society, academia, and private sector leaders.

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Introductory Remarks by H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the AU Commission at the High-Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa

• Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of FDRE
• Excellency Dr. Gedion Timotheos, Minister of Ethiopian Foreign Affairs
• Excellency Lerato D. Mataboge, AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy.
• Excellency Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Under-Secretary-General on Digital and Emerging Technologies
• Excellencies Ministers, Ambassadors and Distinguished Representatives of the AU Member States, Foreign Countries and Partners
• Ladies and Gentlemen,
• All Protocol Observes

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Remarks by H.E Amb Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, at the Joint sitting of the PRC Subcommittee on General Supervision and Coordination on Budgetary, Financial and Administrative Matters (GSCBFAM) and the Technical Committee of Finance (F15)

Excellency Chairpersons of the PRC Subcommittees on General Supervision, and Coordination on Budgetary, Financial and Administrative Matters, Ambassador George Orina,
Excellency the Chairperson of the PRC Subcommittee on Programmes and Conferences, Ambassador Ana Nemba Uaiene,
Excellencies Ambassadors and Distinguished Representatives of Member States,
Esteemed Experts of the Committee of Fifteen Ministers of Finance (F15),
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Ladies and Gentlemen,

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May 19, 2025
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Highlights of the participation of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, at the 34th Summit of the Arab League

Chairperson of the ‪@AUCommission‬ H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, concluded a productive mission to Baghdad where he was invited to participate at the 34th Arab Summit. In Baghdad, he was graciously received by H.E. Abdul Latif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, at the Presidential Palace.

Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Situation in Libya

May 17, 2025
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On 17 May 2025, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed deep concern over the recent armed clashes in Tripoli, which resulted in loss of life and property damage.

He welcomed the ceasefire and the return of cautious calm, while urging all parties to refrain from actions or statements that could further destabilize the fragile security situation.

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AUC Chairperson engaged in bilateral talks with H.E. Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary General of the OIC

May 17, 2025
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On the sidelines of the 34th Arab League Summit, the Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali engaged in bilateral talks with H.E. Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary General of the OIC. The two principals agreed to strengthen institutional cooperation and coordinate efforts in pursuit of peace, security, and prosperity in Africa and the Islamic world.

AUC Chairperson held a fruitful discussion with H.E. Mr. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC

May 17, 2025
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H.E. Chairperson of the Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali held a fruitful discussion with H.E. Mr. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC on the margins of the 34th Ordinary Summit of the League of Arab States in Baghdad this afternoon. The discussion marked a new phase of collaboration between the African Union and the GCC, with both sides committed to advancing shared priorities in peace, security, and regional stability.

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