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The African Union Accountability Framework on the Elimination of Harmful Practices

The purpose of the African Union Accountability Framework on the elimination of harmful practices in Africa is to ensure that good performance measurement and monitoring practices are in place to track progress on the elimination of harmful practices by AU Member States.The Framework is a result of a request to the Commission by AU Heads of State and Government, emanating from AU Assembly Decision Assembly/AU/Dec.737(XXXII) on “Galvanizing Political Commitment Towards the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation in Africa.

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Validation Workshop on Scalable Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Practices to End Learning Poverty in Africa

July 22, 2025 to July 23, 2025
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INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

MEDIA ADVISORY

Validation Workshop on Scalable Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Practices to End Learning Poverty in Africa

What: Validation Workshop on Scalable Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Practices to End Learning Poverty in Africa.

When: 22 - 23 July 2025, starting from 9:00 am (EAT)

Where: African Union Commission Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
               Medium Conference Hall

Chairperson of the African Union Commission Welcomes the 19 April Peace Agreement in the Central African Republic and the Dissolution of the UPC and 3R Armed Groups

July 18, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf welcomes the signing of the Peace Agreement concluded on 19 April 2025 in N’Djamena between the Government of the Central African Republic and the armed groups Unité pour la Paix en Centrafrique (UPC) and Retour, Réclamation et Réhabilitation (3R), as part of efforts to revitalize the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic (APPR-RCA).

Public Disclaimer on the Misrepresentation of the "AU Education Summit 2025" Event and Associated Ambassador Application Form

July 15, 2025
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The African Union Commission, through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), wishes to inform the African Union Member States, education stakeholders, and all concerned partners and individuals that the event being promoted as the “AU EDUCATION SUMMIT 2025” is not an initiative of the African Union, not is it endorsed, organised or affiliated by the African Union Commission, or any of its departments or organs.

Africa charts a new social contract: ECOSOCC’s 4th Citizens’ Forum concludes with bold commitments on democracy and reparative justice

July 15, 2025
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The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) successfully concluded its flagship annual Citizens’ Forum (4th edition), under the theme, “Reimagining Democracy and Advancing Reparative Justice: A New Social Contract.”

African Union Chairperson appoints H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, as his Special Envoy for the Sahel region.

July 17, 2025
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17 July 2025, Luanda, Angola*: The Chairperson of the African Union, H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, is pleased to announce the appointment of H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and African Union Champion for Youth, Peace and Security, as his Special Envoy for the Sahel region.

The Chairperson of the African Union is most grateful to H.E President Évariste Ndayishimiye for accepting this strategic political assignment in the collective interest of the Union.

AUC Chairperson received H.E. Amb. Rose Kashembe Sakala, the outgoing Ambassador of Zambia

July 16, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Amb. Rose Kashembe Sakala, the outgoing Ambassador of Zambia to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. He commended her for her dedicated service & valued contributions to AU reforms & institutional priorities.

AUC Chairperson bid farewell to H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt

July 16, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, bid farewell to H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Representative to the AU. The Chairperson commended Amb. Gad’s steadfast engagement in AU deliberations, notably on peace and security, institutional reform, and sustainable financing. They also exchanged views on enhancing African agency in diplomacy & mediation & multilateral cooperation.

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