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AU Commission Chairperson Welcomes the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission warmly welcomes the signature of the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23. This landmark step represents a significant advance toward restoring stability, rebuilding trust, and addressing the root causes of conflict in eastern DRC.
Joint Communiqué of the Ninth African Union-United Nations Annual Conference
Venue: New York, USA Date: 13 November 2025
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Congratulates the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on Winning the Bid to Host COP32
Africa Moves to Accelerate Localization of Continental Strategies to Enhance Disaster Risk Reduction
The 23rd Session of the Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (AWGDRR) officially opened in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, bringing together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across the continent to accelerate Africa’s resilience agenda under the theme:
“Moving from commitments to action: delivering on the Windhoek Declaration and the Africa Common Position to the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025.”
The #AfricaEducatesHer Campaign – Ghana Showcases Progress Made in Girls' Education During AU CIEFFA Assessment Field Visit
The African Union’s International Centre for Girls and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) has concluded a three-day field visit to Ghana from 10th to 12th November 2025. This mission formed part of AU CIEFFA’s ongoing monitoring and evaluation efforts for the #AfricaEducatesHer Campaign (#AEH), aimed at advancing girls’ education across the continent.
Message of H.E. Moses Vilakati, AUC Commissioner for ARBE at COP30
AUC Chairperson warmly congratulates Professor Phoebe Okowa of Kenya on her election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, warmly congratulates Professor Phoebe Okowa of Kenya on her election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
African Union and United Nations Reaffirm Partnership for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. António Guterres, today co-chaired the Ninth African Union–United Nations Annual Conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Fifth AU-UN High Level Strategic Dialogue: Leaders Discuss Collaborative Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Development
H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and H.E. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) addressed participants as co-chairs of the Fifth AU-UN High Level Strategic Dialogue on Sustainable Development which took place on November 10, 2025, at the UN headquarters.









