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AUC Chairperson
Chairperson
About
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission is the Chief Executive Officer, legal representative of the AU and the Commission’s Chief Accounting Officer. The Chairperson of the Commission is elected by the Assembly for a four-year term, renewable once.
The Chairperson’s functions, include: overall responsibility for the Commission’s administration and finances; Promoting and popularising the AU’s objectives and enhancing its performance; Consulting and coordinating with key stakeholders like Member States, Development Partners, RECs, etc; Appointing and managing Commission staff; Acting as a depository for all AU and OAU treaties and legal instruments.
Activities
On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all Muslims across Africa and
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning received H.E. Prof.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has appointed Dr.
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E.
September 23, 2025
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.
April 23, 2025
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received H.E.
January 11, 2023
When: Wednesday, 11th January 2023 starting at 8:00 am.
March 15, 2021
Swearing-in of elected AUC Commissioners
November 01, 2020 to November 30, 2020
Theme: “Youth Voices, Actions, Engagement: Building A Better Africa”
January 11, 2020 to January 12, 2020
Theme: “Securing predictable and sustainable financing for peace in Africa.”
October 24, 2019
Sochi hosted the inaugural Russia-Africa Summit on 23 and 24th October 2019 chaired by H.E. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and H.E. Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Chairperson of the African Union.
May 25, 2026
March 11, 2026
On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all Muslims across Africa and
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning received H.E. Prof.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.
Excellencies,
Staff Members,
Members of the Diplomatic Community,
Friends of Africa,
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has appointed Dr.
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September 19, 2020
The African Union Commission (AUC) envisions “an integrated continent that is politically united based on the ideals of Pan Africanism an
June 24, 2020
Highlights of the cooperation with the GIZ-project “Support to the African Union on Migration and Displacement”
June 24, 2020
Violent extremism is a global issue.
May 25, 2026
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May 15, 2026
8 YEARS SERVING AFRICA
Leading a Transformative and Impact Oriented Journey
April 01, 2026
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