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

This historic occasion not only commemorates Benin’s rich and remarkable heritage but also celebrates its continued and steadfast role as a valued member of the African Union. Benin has been a strong advocate for peace, democracy, and regional integration, consistently contributing to the realization of our shared continental aspirations.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received a farewell courtesy call from H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of Germany to Ethiopia & Permanent Observer to the African Union.

The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Ambassador Hanefeld’s contributions to strengthening AU-Germany & AU-EU partnerships, including on UN & IFI reform, peace support operations, & bilateral development with AU member states.

Educators from over 20 African Union Member States are currently participating in a capacity-building workshop on School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), taking place in Yaoundé under the theme: “Empowering Educators to End SRGBV through Teacher Leadership and Advocacy”. The training is to be held from July 28–31, 2025, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met this morning with H.E. Amb. @BerikAryn, Director General of @IOFS_Official, on the margins of #UNFSS+4. They explored ways of strengthening cooperation to advance food security & agricultural transformation in line with AU Agenda 2063 and the priorities of AU Member States.

At #UNFSS+4, AUC Chair H.E. @ymahmoudali issued a powerful call to action: Food systems transformation, he stressed, is not just a moral imperative: it is a strategic necessity central to achieving the SDGs, especially ending hunger, reducing poverty, & building climate-resilient economies.