Africa Drought Watch (ADW) launched at the Second Africa Climate Summit: Leaders Call for Bold Action on Drought Resilience
September 29, 2025
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Hazard remains one of the most devastating and recurring in Africa
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AUC Chairperson received Hon. Dialla Moumouni and Mr. Ahmed Bening, Executive Leaders of the Pan African Youth Union (PYU)
October 06, 2025
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Today, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Hon. Dialla Moumouni and Mr. Ahmed Bening, Executive Leaders of the Pan African Youth Union (PYU), for the signing of an MoU between the AUC and the PYU, in the presence of the AU STC Chair on Youth.
The MoU underscores the AU’s vision to empower Africa’s youth, revitalizing and strengthening the PYU as the continental coordinating mechanism for national youth councils and a unifying voice for young Africans.
AUC Chairperson received the credentials of H.E. Mr. Gia Matcharadze, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Georgia
October 06, 2025
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H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, today received the credentials of H.E. Mr. Gia Matcharadze, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Georgia & Permanent Representative to the AU.
The Chairperson noted that Africa & Georgia share common experiences & can draw mutual benefit through enhanced cooperation & exchange.
Ambassador Matcharadze conveyed his appreciation to the Chairperson & reaffirmed Georgia’s strong commitment to deepening its partnership with the African Union and its Member States.
AUC Chairperson received the credentials of H.E. Afkar Nadhim Ali Al Farsi, Chargé d’Affaires & Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
October 06, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received the credentials of H.E. Afkar Nadhim Ali Al Farsi, Chargé d’Affaires & Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman to Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the African Union.
The Chairperson welcomed Ambassador Al Farsi & commended the longstanding historical & cultural ties between Africa & Oman, rooted in people-to-people relations.
AU Launches the 2025 Africa Integration Report to Accelerate Agenda 2063 Implementation
October 03, 2025
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The 2025 Africa Integration Report was officially launched on the margins of the 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration. The Report serves as a key decision-support tool to monitor and advance Africa’s integration agenda.
AU Commission Chairperson strongly condemns terrorist attack on Somali Prison
October 05, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out by Al-Shabaab on 4 October 2025, reportedly targeting the Godka Jilow prison in the capital city of Mogadishu, which resulted in the loss of lives and left several others wounded.
The Chairperson presents the African Union's most heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Somalia, especially to the bereaved families, and wishes speedy recovery to those wounded in the attack.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Kingdom of Lesotho
October 04, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the occasion of their Independence Day.
On this historic day, the African Union joins the people of Lesotho in celebrating the nation’s remarkable journey of sovereignty, unity, and resilience. The Chairperson commends the progress achieved by Lesotho in advancing peace, stability, and socio-economic development, while preserving its rich cultural heritage.
AU Launches Continental Force: New Media Network to Amplify Women's Voices as WPS Agenda Marks 25th Anniversary
October 01, 2025
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The African Union Commission’s Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (OSE-WPS) today officially launched the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Network for Media Professionals at the AU Headquarters. The launch follows a rigorous three-day meeting held from 29 September to 1 October 2025, under the theme: “Strengthening Media Engagement to Amplify Women’s Voices in Peace and Security Across Africa.”
African Group in Geneva Advocates on the Fight Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance
October 02, 2025
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On the margins of the Sixtieth Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the African Group, with the support of the Permanent Delegation of the African Union, organised, on 1st October 2025, its second mobilization event in the form of a reception to galvanise support for the eradication of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance around the world.
China and the African Union Commission Sign Cooperative Framework on Science and Technology
September 26, 2025
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The African Union Commission and the People’s Republic of China have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation and closer collaboration in various fields of science and technology. The MoU, signed at the AUC headquarters, was concluded between the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the AU Commission and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. This was among several high-level engagements and activities organised as part of China-Africa Innovation Cooperation Day.
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