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The African Union International Centre for Girls and Women's Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA), in collaboration with the International Women's Peace Group (IWPG), organised a high-level side event on the margins of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). Held at the AU Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations, the event focused on the theme: "Mobilising girls and women's education for leadership, resilience, and transformation of conflict-affected communities."

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Ethiopia following the tragic landslides in the Gamo Zone that have claimed many lives and displaced thousands of families after days of heavy rainfall.

The African Union Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Bureau officially launched Africa’s candidacy to host the 74th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW74) during a high-level luncheon held on 10 March 2026 at the African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York.

In a significant move to strengthen the resilience of African cities in member states, the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with GIZ, has officially launched the Resilience Insight Africa digital platform on 5^th March 2026.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses its deep concern over the reported drone strike in Goma, North Kivu, which resulted in the death of civilians, including a humanitarian worker, and caused damage in residential areas. The AUC Chairperson strongly condemns any attack that endangers civilian lives and humanitarian personnel, in violation of international humanitarian law.