Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa’s goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan-African drive for unity, self-determination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance.
H.E President William Samoei Ruto (PhD), President of the Republic of Kenya and the African Union Champion on Institutional Reform. H.E. Ruto was appointed during the 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in February 2024 to champion the AU Institutional Reform process taking over from the H.E Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda who led the implementation of the reform process since 2016.
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On Tuesday, 14 October 2025, the African Inclusive Markets Excellence Centre (AIMEC) was officially launched in Tunis during a meeting held at the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX). The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade and Export Development, CEPEX officials, and AIMEC’s Executive Director, Mr. Youssef El Kordafani.
The global spotlight on women’s role in peace and security firmly shifted to Windhoek, Namibia, the symbolic birthplace of the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325). The two-day high-level commemoration, "25 Years of 1325: Honouring the Legacy, Advancing the WPS Agenda," concluded as a critical inflection point, with the African Union Commission’s Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, H.E. Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, leading the continent’s strategic call for action.
the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, participated in the opening session of the 5th Edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development on behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. The Forum is held under the theme: A World in Flux, A Continent in Motion: Navigating Africa’s Progress Amid Global Challenges.
The African Union Commission's Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI) convened an official handover ceremony formalizing the transfer of responsibilities to H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona, who assumed office as Commissioner for ESTI earlier this month. The ceremony took place at the AU Headquarters, with the handover document encompassing the department's activities and achievements from January 2022 through September 2025.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of #Pakistan, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa.
Their discussions underscored the growing partnership between Africa & Pakistan, particularly in trade, technology, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, & textiles.
The Chairperson commended Pakistan’s experience in these sectors & in peacekeeping, noting opportunities for deeper cooperation.
Durban, South Africa, 10 October 2025 – The African Union Commission and the Department of Electricity of South Africa launched the Africa Energy Efficiency Facility (AfEEF), a flagship legacy of South Africa’s G20 Presidency envisioned to serve as a continental mechanism to mobilise financing, harmonise policies, and scale up energy efficiency projects across Africa.
The AfEEF initiative, which is hosted by the AUC through the African Energy Commission (AFREC) has been launched during the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
Pursuant to the decisions adopted by the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) at its 1305th and 1306th meetings held on 14 and 15 October 2025, respectively, on the situation in the Republic of Madagascar, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the nine African nations that have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, and Ivory Coast.
“I warmly congratulate our nine African teams whose outstanding performances have brought pride and joy to the entire continent,” said the Chairperson. “Their success demonstrates Africa’s growing strength, skill, and unity on the global stage.”
H.E. Mr. Guang Cong, the UN Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission. They took the opportunity to exchange on the situation in the Horn of Africa & reaffirmed that AU–UN partnership as a cornerstone for advancing peace, stability, & development.
The Chairperson congratulated Mr. Cong on his appointment and expressed appreciation to H.E @HannaTetteh, his predecessor for her dedicated service & contributions to strengthening AU–UN cooperation.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received members of the @UN Security Council at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa.
He briefed them on key AU priorities, including peace & security, development, & governance, & underscored the importance of a strengthened AU–UNSC partnership, particularly through Africa’s representation in the A3.
