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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Benin

August 01, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Benin on the anniversary of their Independence.

This historic occasion not only commemorates Benin’s rich and remarkable heritage but also celebrates its continued and steadfast role as a valued member of the African Union. Benin has been a strong advocate for peace, democracy, and regional integration, consistently contributing to the realization of our shared continental aspirations.

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AUC Chairperson has arrived in Nairobi to attend the Joint Summit of the Co-Chairs of the EAC & SADC

July 31, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has arrived in Nairobi to attend the Joint Summit of the Co-Chairs of the EAC & SADC with the Panel of Facilitators on the DRC peace process.
Ahead of the Summit, he met with H.E. Prof. @rdussey, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo, who briefed him on the high-level meeting convened by H.E. President Faure Gnassingbé in Lomé in May, aimed at enhancing coordination among African-led mediation efforts.

Statement By H.E. Moses Vilakati, AUC Commissioner for ARBE at Media Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2)

• Honorable Minister, Dr. Fitsum Assefa,
• Honorable State Minister, Mr. Seyoum Mekonen,
• Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, Mr. Simon Stiell,
• 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,
• Colleagues from the African Union Commission,
• Distinguished Guests,
• Members of Media Houses,
• Ladies and Gentlemen,

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July 31, 2025
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Statement by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Pan African Women's Day and the 63rd Anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation

Today, we stand at a pivotal moment in our continental journey as we commemorate Pan African Women's Day and celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation. This dual celebration connects us to the very foundations of our struggle for liberation, reminding us that African women have always been architects of change, builders of nations, and champions of justice.

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July 31, 2025
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AUC Chairperson received a farewell courtesy call from H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of Germany

July 30, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received a farewell courtesy call from H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of Germany to Ethiopia & Permanent Observer to the African Union.

The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Ambassador Hanefeld’s contributions to strengthening AU-Germany & AU-EU partnerships, including on UN & IFI reform, peace support operations, & bilateral development with AU member states.

The African Union Moves to Harmonize Learning Assessments through a New Continental Framework

July 29, 2025
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Pan African Institute for Education for Development (AU-IPED), in partnership with the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA), the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), is advancing the validation of a continent-wide framework aimed at transforming how learning outcomes are measured and addressed across African Union (AU) Member States.

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Official Statement by the Commissioner of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah at World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Theme: “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation”

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the African Union stands in solemn solidarity with all survivors of human trafficking and in unwavering determination to end this grave violation of human dignity. We join the global community in condemning one of the most devastating crimes of our times.

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July 30, 2025
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Educators Trained on identifying and addressing School-Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV)

July 30, 2025
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Educators from over 20 African Union Member States are currently participating in a capacity-building workshop on School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), taking place in Yaoundé under the theme: “Empowering Educators to End SRGBV through Teacher Leadership and Advocacy”. The training is to be held from July 28–31, 2025, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

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Inaugural Africa Urban Resilience Programme (AURP) Steering Committee and the Technical Working Group Meetings

August 14, 2025 to August 16, 2025
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INAUGURAL AFRICA URBAN RESILIENCE PROGRAMME (AURP)
STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEETINGS
14 to 16 August 2025, in Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA)

Download the AURP Brochure:
- English Version
- French Version

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