Africa Day High Level Dialogue at COP30
November 11, 2025
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African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates the Republic of Angola on its 50th Independence Anniversary
November 11, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Angola on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the country’s independence.
African Union Convenes Inaugural Symposium to Harness Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction
November 10, 2025
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), today inaugurated the first-ever Symposium of the Africa Science and Technology Advisory Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (Af-STAG DRR), in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
The event was co-organised with the Partners Enhancing Resilience for People Exposed to Risks (Periperi U). Periperi U is a consortium of African universities that builds local capacity in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
African Union Strengthens Interregional Partnerships at Bogotá Education Dialogue
November 07, 2025
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The African Union Commission concluded its participation in the Third Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development, which brought together leaders from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe in Bogotá, Colombia, from November 3-7, 2025, to strengthen partnerships and build shared priorities in education, science, and innovation.
The AUC delegation was led by H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona, Commissioner for ESTI, accompanied by Prof. Saidou Madougou, Director of ESTI, and Prof. Jean Koulidiati, Rector of the Pan African University.
African Union Delegation Advances Interregional Education Cooperation At Bogotá (Colombia) Dialogue
November 07, 2025
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The African Union Commission's Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation concluded a highly successful participation in the Third Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development in Bogotá, Colombia (November 4-7, 2025), with the five-member delegation achieving significant outcomes for Africa-Latin America-Caribbean cooperation.
Deputy Chairperson H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi and ESTI Commissioner, H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona Setting the Strategic Vision
Five (5) Things You Need to Know About the Luanda Declaration on Financing Africa’s Infrastructure Development
November 09, 2025
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Adopted by African Union Heads of State and Government on 30 October 2025 in Luanda, Angola, the Luanda Declaration represents a renewed continental commitment to transforming Africa’s infrastructure landscape as a foundation for trade, industrialization, and integration under Agenda 2063.
Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Calls for Urgent International Action as Crisis Escalates in Mali
November 09, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Mali, where terrorist groups have imposed blockades, disrupted access to essential supplies, and severely worsened humanitarian conditions for civilian populations.
African Union Commission Welcomes and Congratulates the Republic of South Africa as G20 Chair and Host
November 08, 2025
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1. The African Union Commission (AUC) warmly expresses its support for the Republic of South Africa as G20 Chair and welcomes the country for hosting the G20 Summit in Africa for the first time. This milestone reflects South Africa’s growing role in global governance.
2. As the current Chair of the G20, South Africa has shown exceptional leadership in promoting the priorities of the Global South, advancing sustainable development, and strengthening inclusive global governance.
AUC Chairperson calls for urgent climate justice
November 08, 2025
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At this afternoon’s #COP30 Leaders Event in Belém, Roundtable on The Implementation of Adaptation Goals, AUC Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for urgent climate justice, noting that though Africa contributes less than 4% of global emissions, it bears the brunt of the crisis.
AUC Chairperson met this afternoon with the Director-General of the WTO, H.E. @NOIweala,
November 07, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, met this afternoon with the Director-General of the @wto, H.E. @NOIweala, on the sidelines of the #COP30 Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil.
Their discussions focused on strengthening Africa’s integration into the global trading system, advancing trade-related infrastructure & addressing barriers to deeper economic integration, including limited infrastructure, high trade costs, & the need for greater diversification to add value to African exports.
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