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The African Union Commission (AUC) reiterates its unwavering commitment to the principles of sovereignty, non-interference, religious freedom, and the rule of law, as enshrined in the African Union Constitutive Act and related instruments.

The Commission notes with concern recent statements by the United States of America alleging that the Government of Nigeria is complicit in the targeted killing of Christians and threatening military action. The AUC emphasizes the following:

At the Climate & Nature: #Forests & #Oceans side event at #COP30 this morning, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, addressed leaders on the vital role of forests & oceans in #climate action.

He underscored “the inseparable link between climate balance, forests, & oceans,” noting that Africa, which holds 17% of the world’s forests & vast marine ecosystems, “is central to global climate action, yet receives less than 5% of adaptation finance.”

At Belém, Brazil, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, addressed the leaders summit, & underscored that Africa arrives at #COP30 “with conviction,” affirming that “the continent is an agent of transformation.” He noted that “from solar fields to green innovators by the youth across our continent, Africa is leading the way towards a just, inclusive, low-carbon future.”

The African Inclusive Markets Excellence Centre (AIMEC) successfully convened its inaugural Strategic Planning Workshop in Tunis, Tunisia, from 28 to 30 October 2025. The pivotal three-day meeting solidified the Centre's operational framework and charted a clear roadmap for its activities, positioning it as a key driver of inclusive and sustainable economic growth in line with Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).