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The Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union (AU) to the United Nations (UN) On November 26, 2025, hosted a one-day retreat for the African Group of Permanent Representatives to the UN. The retreat provided a platform to deliberate and exchange views on the UN80 Initiative, under the theme: “Strategic African Response to the UN80 Reform Initiative.” Participants included Deputy Permanent Representatives (DPRs), experts, African Group Coordinators of United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) Committees, and staff from the AU Permanent Observer Mission.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on the occasion of the anniversary of their independence.

The Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) of the African Union (AU) Peace Fund, on 18th November 2025, carried out its first statutory meeting. The Independent Evaluation Group is set advance oversight, strengthen accountability, and reinforce performance monitoring across the Fund’s operations. The meeting aimed to consolidate the IEG’s mandate and enhance coordination among governance bodies responsible for the Fund’s effective implementation.

The meeting elected of H.E. Amb. Maria G. Harrison as Chairperson and H.E. Youness EI Mesmoudi as Deputy Chairperson of the IEG.