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Theme of the Year 2026: Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063

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AUC Chairperson visited Freedom Park, a national heritage site & memorial dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for freedom

May 01, 2026
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During his visit to the Republic of South Africa this week, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, visited Freedom Park, a national heritage site & memorial dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for freedom.

The Chairperson appreciated the Park’s powerful role in preserving historical memory, fostering reconciliation, & celebrating the resilience & diversity of the leaders & individuals whose courage helped shape a better world.

African Transport and Energy Ministers Endorse Two Continental Policy Frameworks to Transform Mobility Across Africa

April 30, 2026
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Transport and Energy Ministers from across Africa endorsed the Pan-African Action Plan for Active Mobility (PAAPAM) and a Continental Framework on Electric Mobility at the 5th Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E). The two frameworks aim to tackle the continent’s rising transport-related road deaths, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by scaling investment in walking, cycling and electric vehicles.

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The African Union Welcomes Launch of €19.9 Million African-European Museum Partnership with The European Union

April 21, 2026
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 28 April 2026

In partnership with The African Union, the launch of the African-European Museum Partnership (AEMP) was welcomed today at Headquarters.The €19.9 million initiative supported by the The European Union and its Member States - Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

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African Union Advances Continental Infrastructure Agenda at 5th STC-T&E Session in Johannesburg

April 30, 2026
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The African Union Commission (AUC) concluded the Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E) today in Johannesburg, bringing together Ministers and experts from across the continent to accelerate infrastructure integration and address critical challenges in Africa's transport and energy sectors.

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Statement of the Chairperson of the AU Commission on the Election of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament

May 01, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the successful conclusion of the elections of the President and Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, held in Midrand, Republic of South Africa.

He extends warm congratulations to H.E. Fateh Boutbig on his election as President, as well as to the newly elected Members of the Bureau representing all regions of the continent.

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AU and UNESCO Convene High-Level Consultation on Africa Media and Information Literacy Framework

April 30, 2026
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At the margins of World Press Freedom Day 2026 in Zambia, the AU Information and Communication Directorate, in partnership with UNESCO liason office to the AU and UNECA, will host a high-level stakeholder consultation session to validate the draft Continental Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Framework.

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AU Peace Fund’s Independent Evaluation Group, Strengthening Oversight and Advancing Strategic Coordination

April 30, 2026
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The Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) of the AU Peace Fund convened its Second Statutory Meeting to review the status of the Peace Fund, assess ongoing Peace Fund-supported projects, and preparations for the upcoming Joint Retreat with the Board of Trustees (BoT), Executive Management Committee, and other governance stakeholders.

The meeting, which was held virtually on 1st April 2026, reaffirmed the IEG’s central role in strengthening oversight, transparency, accountability, and independent evaluation across the Peace Fund’s operations. 

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H.E. Ambassador Selma Haddadi Malika, AUC Deputy Chairperson, met today with H.E. Mr. A. Selverajah, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore

April 29, 2026
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On behalf of H.E. the Chairperson of the Commission, H.E. Ambassador Selma Haddadi Malika met today with H.E. Mr. A. Selverajah, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore 🇸🇬 to Ethiopia and the African Union @MFAsg to discuss and strengthen the cooperation between the two sides.

The discussions focused on the candidature of Ambassador Rena Lee for Judge of the International Court of Justice (2027 - 2036) and taking advantage of the capacity building initiatives of Singapore for the African Union.

The President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, this evening received the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Pretoria

April 29, 2026
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The President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, this evening received the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Pretoria.

AUC Deputy Chairperson received Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda

April 29, 2026
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H.E. Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi, @DCP_Haddadi Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on behalf of the AU Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of #Uganda, at the AU Headquarters today 29th April 2026.

Key discussions highlighted continental priorities particularly, the critical component of the African Union-led peace support efforts in Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

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