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AU-IPED Hosts Continental Dialogue on Strengthening Education Data Systems through Responsive EMIS Policies

July 23, 2025
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The African Union Commission, through its Pan African Institute for Education for Development (AU-IPED), convened the 2nd KIX Knowledge Café on Education Data Systems, on 22 July 2025, to advance dialogue on strengthening Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) across the continent. Held virtually, the session brought together education policymakers, EMIS experts, and development partners from over 15 African countries.

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ARSO Webinar on Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) Advances Africa’s Road Safety Agenda Through Data and Collaborative Processes

July 15, 2025
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 15 July 2025 – The African Road Safety Observatory (ARSO) Secretariat successfully hosted its inaugural webinar on Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) on 14 July 2025, marking a significant step toward advancing the continent’s road safety goals under the Second Decade of African Action Plan for Road Safety (2021–2030).

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African Union Completes Appointment of the Top Leadership Team of its Secretariat with Election of Two New Commissioners

July 23, 2025
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The African Union has concluded the election of all eight members of the top leadership of its secretariat, the African Union Commission (AUC), following the deferment of the election of two Commissioners at the Union’s 38th Ordinary Summit, which was held in February this year. The affected portfolios were: Economic Development Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM), and Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI).

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Message from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt

July 23, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Government and People of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of their National Day.

This momentous day marks not only the birth of modern Egypt’s sovereignty but also a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of freedom, resilience, and self-determination that continues to inspire the entire African continent.

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$100 Billion Investment Agenda: The African Union, GIZ, and Sterling One Foundation Rally Private Sector to Invest in Africa's Women and Youth

July 23, 2025
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Since its inception in 2022, the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion (WYFEI 2030) Initiative, a key initiative of the African Women’s Decade on Financial and Economic Inclusion of African Women 2020-2030 , has created  multi-stakeholder platforms to advance targeted financial inclusion strategies for African women and youth.A

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AUC Deputy Chairperson reaffirmed the AU’s commitment to ocean health as a cornerstone of Agenda 2063 & SDGs

July 22, 2025
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At the High Level Event on “A Sustainable Ocean Economy,” co-organised by APRM & the OECD at the AU Permanent Observer Mission offices in New York this afternoon, AUC Deputy Chairperson H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi reaffirmed the AU’s commitment to ocean health as a cornerstone of Agenda 2063 & SDGs. She underscored the urgent need for policy & institutional coherence to address pollution, overfishing & climate threats.

AUC Deputy Chairperson met with H.E. Mr. Atul Khare, UN Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support

July 22, 2025
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The Deputy Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, met with H.E. Mr. Atul Khare, UN Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support in New York this morning.
They discussed, & underscored the importance of deepening collaboration between the UN & the AU by leveraging respective comparative advantages& fostering knowledge sharing

HLPF 2025: AUC Deputy Chairperson, H.E Selma Malika Haddadi, participates at the Ministerial Segment of the High-Level Political Forum.

July 21, 2025
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H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) is on the list of the keynote speakers who will address the High-level Political Forum (HLPF 2025) Ministerial segment on Sustainable Development, which kicked off on Monday, 21 July 2025 to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, in the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, USA.

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AUC Deputy Chairperson convened a strategic coordination meeting with the AU Commission delegation & the AU Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations

July 22, 2025
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On the margins of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF ) in New York, the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi convened a strategic coordination meeting with the AU Commission delegation & the AU Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations. The meeting focused on advancing shared priorities, enhancing the visibility of African positions in global fora, and ensuring alignment with Agenda 2063 and the continent’s broader development aspirations.

African Union, in partnership with UNICEF, convene a Validation Workshop to Scale Proven Solutions for Foundational Learning in Africa

July 22, 2025
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The Validation Workshop on Scalable Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Practices to End Learning Poverty in Africa was officially opened today. The two-day gathering, held at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters in Addis Ababa from July 22 to 23, 2025, marks a significant step forward in the collective effort to address the continent’s learning crisis and ensure that every child acquires the essential foundational skills they deserve by age 10.

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