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Theme of the Year 2026: Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063

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African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Champions Urgent Action on Clean Cooking Access at IEA Report Launch in Paris

July 18, 2025
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The African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, H.E. Ms Lerato D. Mataboge, has issued a strong call for urgent and coordinated international action to tackle Africa’s clean cooking crisis during the launch of a flagship report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) titled “Universal Access to Clean Cooking in Africa: Progress Update and Roadmap to Implementation”.

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Welcomes the Signing of Declaration of the Principles Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23)

July 19, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, warmly welcomes the signing of the Peace Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) today in Doha, Qatar. This significant development marks a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace, security, and stability in eastern DRC and the wider Great Lakes region.

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Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Meeting: Heads of State and Government Conclude Significant Discussions on Development and Continental Integration

July 15, 2025
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The Heads of State and Government, representing the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) and Chairpersons of the Eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Regional Mechanisms (RMs), convened on 13 July 2025 at the Sipopo Conference Center in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, for the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. The meeting was chaired by H.E.

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Chairperson of the African Union Commission Welcomes the 19 April Peace Agreement in the Central African Republic and the Dissolution of the UPC and 3R Armed Groups

July 18, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf welcomes the signing of the Peace Agreement concluded on 19 April 2025 in N’Djamena between the Government of the Central African Republic and the armed groups Unité pour la Paix en Centrafrique (UPC) and Retour, Réclamation et Réhabilitation (3R), as part of efforts to revitalize the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic (APPR-RCA).

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Public Disclaimer on the Misrepresentation of the "AU Education Summit 2025" Event and Associated Ambassador Application Form

July 15, 2025
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The African Union Commission, through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), wishes to inform the African Union Member States, education stakeholders, and all concerned partners and individuals that the event being promoted as the “AU EDUCATION SUMMIT 2025” is not an initiative of the African Union, not is it endorsed, organised or affiliated by the African Union Commission, or any of its departments or organs.

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Africa charts a new social contract: ECOSOCC’s 4th Citizens’ Forum concludes with bold commitments on democracy and reparative justice

July 15, 2025
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The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) successfully concluded its flagship annual Citizens’ Forum (4th edition), under the theme, “Reimagining Democracy and Advancing Reparative Justice: A New Social Contract.”

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African Union Chairperson appoints H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, as his Special Envoy for the Sahel region.

July 17, 2025
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17 July 2025, Luanda, Angola*: The Chairperson of the African Union, H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, is pleased to announce the appointment of H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and African Union Champion for Youth, Peace and Security, as his Special Envoy for the Sahel region.

The Chairperson of the African Union is most grateful to H.E President Évariste Ndayishimiye for accepting this strategic political assignment in the collective interest of the Union.

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AUC Chairperson received H.E. Amb. Rose Kashembe Sakala, the outgoing Ambassador of Zambia

July 16, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Amb. Rose Kashembe Sakala, the outgoing Ambassador of Zambia to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. He commended her for her dedicated service & valued contributions to AU reforms & institutional priorities.

AUC Chairperson bid farewell to H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt

July 16, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, bid farewell to H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Representative to the AU. The Chairperson commended Amb. Gad’s steadfast engagement in AU deliberations, notably on peace and security, institutional reform, and sustainable financing. They also exchanged views on enhancing African agency in diplomacy & mediation & multilateral cooperation.

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