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AUC Deputy Chairperson received @WHOAFRO Director Prof. Mohamed Yakub Janabi

August 08, 2025
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H.E. @DCP_Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received @WHOAFRO Director Prof. Mohamed Yakub Janabi this morning where they discussed enhancing the AU–WHO partnership.

They agreed on developing joint action on Africa’s health agenda, with the Deputy Chairperson reaffirming the AUC’s commitment to deepen strategic collaboration under the existing MoU to address the continent’s health priorities.

Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2): Driving Africa’s Climate Leadership, Green Growth and Finance Agenda

August 04, 2025
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The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8-10, 2025. Co-convened by the African Union Commission and hosted by the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The biennial summit will be held under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development”.
The two strategic pillars of the ACS2 would be showcasing the Africa led Climate Solutions and unlocking climate Finance.

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African Union Innovation Lab announces Top 20 Innovators for "AU Go Gal!" Initiative

August 06, 2025
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The African Union Commission Women, Gender and Youth Directorate through the AU Innovation Lab (AU InnoLab) in collaboration with AU-CIEFFA, GIZ African Union, UNITAR, UN Women and with the support of the World Bank, is proud to announce the selection of the top 20 young innovators for the "AU Go Gal!" Innovation Initiative. These young African women, aged 20-25, were chosen from over 400 submissions to participate in the 9-month program.

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

August 07, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on the celebration of their Independence Day.

This important occasion is a proud reflection of the resilience, unity, and aspirations of the Ivorian people. It marks not only the commemoration of national sovereignty but also the ongoing journey of Côte d’Ivoire as a pillar of economic dynamism and regional leadership within the African continent.

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Statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana

August 06, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the tragic helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region of the Republic of Ghana, which claimed the lives of eight people, including Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Hon. Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.

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Strengthening Africa’s Resilience: Key Outcomes from the 3rd AMHEWAS Technical Working Group and Steering Committee Meeting

August 04, 2025
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Unit of the Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy (SEBE) Directorate, convened the third governance and coordination meetings for the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action System (AMHEWAS) Programme on disaster risk reduction. Hosted by the government of the Republic of Ghana, the Technical Working Group meeting took place from July 23 to 25, 2025, followed by the Steering Committee meeting on July 26 in Accra.

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AFREC Empowers South Africa to Strengthen Energy Data Statistics Reporting

August 04, 2025
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Johannesburg, 04 August 2025 –The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has concluded a three-day technical training workshop in South Africa aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to compile and manage comprehensive national energy statistics, a significant step toward strengthening energy data management in Southern Africa.

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