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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is closely following the ongoing developments in the Republic of Madagascar.

The Chairperson has learnt with regret the manifestations in Antananarivo, which have led to reports of the destruction of socio-economic activities.

The Chairperson expresses concern over the ongoing developments in the country and calls for restraint and calm, while encouraging dialogue to resolve the situation.

Facility seeks to mobilise US$225 million to meet its objectives                   

The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Directorate of Sustainable Development and Blue Economy (SEBE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resilience Hub for Africa, jointly launched the Community Recovery and Resilience Facility (CRRF) on the margins of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, H.E. Lerato D. Mataboge, addressed the 42^nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, urging Member States and partners to support Africa’s eight candidates for election to the ICAO Council to ensure that the continent’s aviation priorities are reflected in global decision-making.

His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of #Kuwait, warmly welcomed the Chairperson of the African Union Commission at Kuwait’s Permanent Mission to the @UN in New York, on the sidelines of #UNGA80. Their discussions focused on fostering deeper collaboration between Kuwait, Arab nations, & African countries, emphasizing opportunities in trade, infrastructure, energy, and social development. Kuwait, as a permanent observer at the African Union, remains committed to strengthening these ties.

At today’s High-Level Event on Financing #AUSSOM on the sidelines of #UNGA80, co-convened by the Government of #Somalia, the AU, the @UN, & the United Kingdom, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, commended Somalia’s remarkable progress; from debt relief to UN Security Council membership, as well as the sacrifices of AU forces & partners.

He cautioned, however, that despite these gains, fragility persists, Al-Shabaab continues to threaten peace, & Somalia cannot shoulder this burden alone.