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Joint Statement of the African Union–Russian Federation High-Level Consultations

On 7 July 2026, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov, conducted ...
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African Union to Participate at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York

WHAT: African Union (AU) will participate at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF2026) on Sustainable Development, featuring Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reviews, thematic discussions ...
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AUC Chairperson received H.E. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and his delegation for the annual AU–#Russia High-Level Consultations at the ...
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High Level Press Briefing with AUC Chairperson and Foreign Affairs Minister of Russia

Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa’s goal for inclusive and ...
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AUC Chairperson received H.E. Mohamed Salem Ould Salek, Minister Counsellor to the Presidency of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in charge of Diplomatic Affairs

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission received H.E. Mohamed Salem Ould Salek, Minister Counsellor to the Presidency of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in charge of Diplomatic ...
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Strengthening partnerships for Africa’s economic transformation

Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs of The Gambia. The Africa Caucus Meeting provides a strategic platform for African leaders to advance a common voice on global economic governance ...
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Statement by the Chaiperson of the African Union Commission on the coordinated attacks in Mali

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the coordinated terrorist attacks carried out on 4 July 2026 against several localities across northern, ...
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The 10th AU CIEFFA High-Level Dialogue Calls for Stronger Integration of Nutrition, Safety and WASH to Advance Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa

Discussions highlighted the critical role that access to nutritious meals, menstrual hygiene management, safe sanitation facilities, clean water, and gender-responsive school environments play in ...
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AUC Chairperson this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Paulo Jorge Pereira do Nascimento, Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic

Commission, this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Paulo Jorge Pereira do Nascimento, Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent ...
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The 2nd AU Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education Opens in Bujumbura, Burundi

The Second African Union (AU PANCOGEd 2) has officially opened in Bujumbura, Burundi, bringing together Ministers, policymakers, development partners, education experts, youth representatives, ...
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African Union Dialogue on Debt Sustainability and Reform Theme: “From Crisis Response to Sustainable Financing: Implementing the Common African Position on Debt”

The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, will convene the African Union Dialogue on Debt Sustainability and Reform ...
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Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of Somalia

On the occasion of Somalia’s Independence Day, we extend our warm congratulations to the people and Government of the Federal Republic of #Somalia as they commemorate this significant milestone. The ...