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ECOSOCC hosts training to equip CSOs with advocacy tools to influence peace and security policy across Africa
April 30, 2025
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The African Union’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) has concluded a three-day training session in Accra, Ghana, aimed at equipping Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with advocacy techniques and strategic policy engagement within the Conflict Management Cycle. This initiative, part of the EU-APSA IV Programme, reflects growing momentum to ensure civil society’s structured involvement in African Union peace and security policy formulation and implementation.
AUC Chairperson received H.E. Mr. Régis Onanga Ndiaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon
April 30, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received H.E. Mr. Régis Onanga Ndiaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon. Commending Gabon's peaceful transition to constitutional order; through inclusive dialogue, a national referendum, & credible elections that was observed by the AU, the Chairperson welcomed the lifting of the suspension of Gabon today by the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) & affirmed Gabon's vital role in continental governance & within AU institutions.
IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan, H.E. @lawrncekorbandy, briefed the Chairperson of the AU Commission on IGAD’s ongoing efforts to support peace in Sudan.
April 29, 2025
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This morning, the IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan, H.E. @lawrncekorbandy, briefed the Chairperson of the AU Commission on IGAD’s ongoing efforts to support peace in Sudan. The Envoy reaffirmed his commitment to working in close alignment with the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan. Both the Chairperson & Ambassador Korbandy reiterated their call for an immediate cessation of hostilities & underscored their shared commitment to a Sudanese-led & Sudanese-owned political process aimed at restoring constitutional order & achieving lasting peace.
AUC Chairperson received H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ethiopia & Permanent Observer to the AU
April 29, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf received H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ethiopia & Permanent Observer to the AU. The Ambassador reaffirmed Germany's commitment to supporting the implementation of the AfCFTA, recognising it as a key driver of Africa’s economic integration & development.
The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Germany’s longstanding partnership with Africa, including its vital contributions to peacekeeping, preventive diplomacy, and institutional support to the AUC.
H.E. George Orina, Ambassador of Kenya to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, paid a courtesy call on the AUC Chairperson.
April 29, 2025
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This afternoon, H.E. George Orina, Ambassador of Kenya to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, paid a courtesy call on the AUC Chairperson. Ambassador Orina conveyed a message of congratulations on the Chairperson’s election & reaffirmed Kenya’s support to his leadership at the AUC.
AUC Chairperson met with H.E. Amb. Maruyama Norio of Japan for a productive exchange on preparations for TICAD 9
April 29, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Amb. Maruyama Norio of Japan for a productive exchange on preparations for TICAD 9. They welcomed the progress process made & reaffirmed their shared commitment to make TICAD9 a success.
Amb. Maruyama conveyed an invitation from the Prime Minister of Japan for the Chairperson to visit Japan, as a step toward strengthening strategic ties.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, H.E. Sahak Sargsyan, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the AU Commission
April 28, 2025
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The Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, H.E. Sahak Sargsyan, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali. During the meeting, Ambassador Sargsyan conveyed warm congratulations to the Chairperson & expressed Armenia’s interest in deepening cooperation with the African Union. The Chairperson acknowledged the potential for collaboration between the Commission & Armenia in key areas such as diaspora engagement, education, health, & ICT.
AUC Chairperson met with the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Huang Xia.
April 28, 2025
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H.E. @ymahmoudali, the Chairperson of the AU Commission met with the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Huang Xia, to exchange on mediation efforts in Eastern DRC & the broader region. They underscored the importance of ensuring regional & international peacemaking initiatives are coordinated & coherent, & reaffirmed their shared commitment to a robust AU-UN partnership in support of the region’s pursuit of peace, stability, and development.
AUC Chairperson met H.E. @Lamamra_UN, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan.
April 28, 2025
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The AU Commission Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali met H.E. @Lamamra_UN, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan. They discussed the situation in Sudan, stressing there’s no military solution. Both emphasized the urgent need for an inclusive, Sudanese-led political process, civilian governance, & stronger AU-UN-IGAD & Arab League cooperation to restore lasting peace to Sudan.
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