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On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, reaffirms the fundamental importance of democracy, the rule of law and good governance for peace, stability, and sustainable development on the continent.

The Chairperson recalls the normative frameworks adopted by the African Union, in particular the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, which remains the reference instrument guiding Member States in their efforts to consolidate democratic institutions and promote citizen participation.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the unanimous adoption of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, during the Seventy-ninth Session held on 29 August 2025 in New York.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, was warmly received in Abu Dhabi by H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE. Their wide-ranging discussions focused on strengthening UAE-Africa cooperation in green energy, infrastructure, technology, & trade, with a view to driving sustainable growth.

They also agreed to deepen collaboration on peace & mediation efforts & other contexts that require stabilisation like Somali, under the leadership of the AU.