Your Excellency Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan,
Your Excellency Mr. Tete Antonio, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Angola,
Excellencies, Ministers from African Union Member States;
Excellencies, Heads of Delegations of the TICAD Co-Organizers;
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen;
Theme: “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's resilient and Green” Development.
The Information and Communication Directorate (ICD) of the African Union Commission (AUC) hereby announces that the online registration for journalists interested to cover the Second Africa Climate Summit scheduled to take place from 8-10 September 2025 in Addis Ababa, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has been launched on the AU website.
Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Colleagues,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and on my own behalf, I extend heartfelt greetings to all the young people across our continent and in the diaspora as we mark this year’s International Youth Day.
This day calls us to recognize the extraordinary power of youth to turn aspiration into action—especially where change is needed most. Africa’s renewal begins with young people who do not wait, but lead with ingenuity and resolve.
Theme: Leveraging China-Africa Collaboration for Multimedia Transformation and Capacity Building
24 JULY 2025
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.
• 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,
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.
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.
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;
