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AU Member States Convene to Advance Africa’s 2026 G20 Priorities Aligned with Agenda 2063

April 28, 2026
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Following the African Union’s permanent membership in the G20 and South Africa’s historic Presidency in 2025, the African Union is prioritizing preparation for the 2026 United States G20 Presidency. To ensure the continent remains coordinated, influential, and strategically positioned, the African Union is convening a pivotal AU G20 Retreat,hosted by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

African Union and Denmark Strengthen Partnership to Advance Sustainable Peace Financing in Africa

April 24, 2026
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The African Union Peace Fund and the Government of Denmark convened a high-level meeting to officially mark the launch of Denmark’s support to the African Union Peace Fund, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing peace, security, and stability across Africa through sustainable and African-led financing mechanisms.

African Group high level preparations ahead of the resumed 6th session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG6) on Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System of the WHO Pandemic Agreement

April 28, 2026
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The African Group (AG) of Ambassadors in Geneva successfully concluded a high-level strategic workshop to solidify the continent’s united position ahead of the upcoming resumed session of the IGWG6. The negotiations represent efforts to resolve the most contentious part of the WHO Pandemic Agreement – the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System. Adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2025, to prevent a repeat of COVID-era inequities, the WHO Pandemic Agreement is a landmark achievement and legal milestone for global public health. 

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of Freedom Day of the Republic of South Africa

April 27, 2026
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The African Union Commission stands in solidarity with the people and Government of the Republic of South Africa in commemorating Freedom Day.

This solemn occasion reaffirms our collective commitment to the enduring principles of democracy, human dignity, and equality; values that continue to underpin Africa’s continental integration agenda

The Infrastructure of Survival: African Union and UNFPA Unite to End Preventable Maternal Deaths through Health Security, Sovereignty and Innovation

April 13, 2026
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On the sidelines of the Fifty-ninth Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59), the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with support from several African governments, convened a high-level meeting on the “Infrastructure of Survival” to address maternal mortality.

African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy

April 24, 2026
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, successfully convened the 5th Edition of the Joint Specialized Training for African Union Short-Term Election Observers (STOs) from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy

April 24, 2026
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, successfully convened the 5th Edition of the Joint Specialized Training for African Union Short-Term Election Observers (STOs) from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

AUC Chairperson this morning bid farewell to H.E. Amb. El Hadj Nounke Kaba, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea

April 23, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning bid farewell to H.E. Amb. El Hadj Nounke Kaba, Ambassador of the Republic of #Guinea to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, on the completion of his tour of duty.

Extraordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament to Elect New Bureau Leadership

April 22, 2026
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The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative organ of the African Union (AU), will convene an Extraordinary Session of its Seventh Legislature from 28 to 30 April 2026 at its headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, to elect the five members of its Bureau, comprising one President and four Vice-Presidents.

The AU Commission Chairperson welcomes the progress on Humanitarian Access and Judicial Protection, Prisoner Release and Ceasefire Oversight on Eastern DRC Peace Process

April 21, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the progress in efforts, on Saturday, 18 April 2026, to facilitate humanitarian access and secure the release of prisoners, reached between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the AFC/M23 Movement, following talks held in Montreux, Switzerland, under the Doha Peace Process.

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