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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over the recent reported abduction of school children and teachers in Kebbi State, North-Western Nigeria, and Niger State, North-Central Nigeria.

African Heads of State and governments, leaders, policymakers, and partners converged in Gaborone, Botswana, for the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit, a landmark gathering under the theme “Leveraging Biodiversity for Africa’s Prosperity.” The Summit held from 2-5 November 2025, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Botswana in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), marks a new era in the continent’s efforts to elevate biodiversity governance to the highest political level.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has arrived in South Africa to participate in the #G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, commencing tomorrow. The AU's engagement underscores its commitment to advancing multilateral cooperation and shaping global discourse. This year's G20 theme is Solidarity, Equality & Sustainability, & is in line with the aspirations of Agenda 2063.
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Senior officials from the African Union, the European Union, and their Member States convened in Brussels for the 9th meeting of the AU–EU High-Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). Held under the motto “Together, we have proven that we are more than the sum of our parts,” the gathering offered a platform to review progress, endorse key updates, and set future priorities.