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Opening and Keynote Address by H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonnen, State Minister, Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD), Virtual Media Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2)
H.E. Mr. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, African Union Commission,
Distinguished Members of the Media,
Colleagues from the African Union Commission,
Partners of ACS2,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
All Protocols Observed,
Good afternoon, good morning—wherever you may be joining from.
Thank you for being with us today.
Dates:
July 31, 2025
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Statement By H.E. Moses Vilakati, AUC Commissioner for ARBE at Media Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2)
• Honorable Minister, Dr. Fitsum Assefa,
• Honorable State Minister, Mr. Seyoum Mekonen,
• Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, Mr. Simon Stiell,
• Excellency Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of the Member States of the African Union,
• Excellencies Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of the Partner Countries of the African Union,
• Colleagues from the African Union Commission,
• Distinguished Guests,
• Members of Media Houses,
• Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dates:
July 31, 2025
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Statement by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Pan African Women's Day and the 63rd Anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation
Today, we stand at a pivotal moment in our continental journey as we commemorate Pan African Women's Day and celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation. This dual celebration connects us to the very foundations of our struggle for liberation, reminding us that African women have always been architects of change, builders of nations, and champions of justice.
Dates:
July 31, 2025
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Official Statement by the Commissioner of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah at World Day against Trafficking in Persons
Theme: “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation”
On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the African Union stands in solemn solidarity with all survivors of human trafficking and in unwavering determination to end this grave violation of human dignity. We join the global community in condemning one of the most devastating crimes of our times.
Dates:
July 30, 2025
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Statement by AUC Chairperson at 13th High Level Dialogue on Human Rights, Democracy and Governance: Trends, Challenges and Prospects
ON THE THEME: “JUSTICE, RIGHTS, REPARATIONS AND STATE BUILDING”
29 JULY 2025, ACCRA, GHANA
Your Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana;
Your Excellencies, Former Heads of State and Government Present here today;
Your Excellency, Samuel Okudzeto Abiakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Republic of Ghana;
Your Excellency, Ambassador Amma Twum-Amoah, AU Commissioner for Social Development, Health, and Humanitarian Affairs;
Dates:
July 29, 2025
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Media Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit
Call for Proposals: The Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) Project
Call for Proposals: The African Think Tank Platform (ATTP) Project
The African Union (AU) Commission invites applications from African Think Tanks to participate in the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) Call for Proposals. The ATTP project is a five-year, $50 million initiative by the African Union, with funding from the World Bank Group, aimed at enhancing the capacity and influence of African think tanks.
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Statement by H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson for the General Debate at the 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Theme: Advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 through inclusive growth and partnerships, social protection, and decent jobs
July 23, 2025
Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
1. It is a profound honor to address this esteemed Forum at a moment that demands more than reflection but calls for our collective resolve. I bring you warm greetings from Addis Ababa, from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and on my own behalf.
Dates:
July 23, 2025
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Keynote by H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, at HLPF2025 Side Event Two: Mobilizing Global & Regional Collaborations to Accelerate Socio-Economic Transformation in Africa: Leveraging the Kampala Declaration and Outcomes of the ARFSD
Africa’s future is built on action, not rhetoric. The Kampala Declaration sets a new standard for job-rich, inclusive, and climate-smart growth, powered by science, data, and true partnership. Together, we move from intent to impact for #Agenda2063 & #SDGs, H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi.
Dates:
July 23, 2025
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