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In a major election for the global aviation community, Africa achieved a resounding success at the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, securing the election of all eight of its candidates to the 36-member ICAO Council.

This outstanding outcome grants the continent nearly one-fourth of the total seats, demonstrating the international community’s continued confidence in Africa’s leadership and united commitment to shaping the global aviation agenda.

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

On this historic occasion, the African Union honors the valiant struggle of the Guinean people, whose steadfast pursuit of freedom and dignity led to the nation’s independence. The Chairperson commends Guinea’s continued efforts in consolidating peace, strengthening stability, and deepening democratic governance, while striving to fulfill the aspirations of its citizens.

On the margins of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), the African Migration Observatory (AMO) hosted an event on September 18 to 19, 2025, at the AU Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union (AU) to the United Nations (UN) in New York, held under the broader theme “Fostering Partnerships to Advance African Ownership: Data Justice and Harmonized Migration Data Governance.”

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) will host the inaugural African Energy Efficiency Conference (AfEEC) on 10–11 December 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the framework of the African Energy Efficiency Alliance launched at COP29. The event will serve as a premier continental platform to advance energy efficiency as a catalyst for economic growth, sustainable development, and climate action across Africa.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Evgeny Terekhin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Ethiopia & Rep to the AU.

They exchanged on the AU–Russia cooperation, preparations for the 2nd Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, developments in the Sahel, the AU-led peacekeeping in Somalia, capacity-building initiatives.
They agreed to enhance coordination in amplifying Africa’s common position ahead of the Climate Summit in Brazil.