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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Calls for Renewed Commitment to Africa’s Integration Agenda on Africa Integration Day

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 ...
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Strengthening AU–The Gambia Partnership

Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, was received in audience by H.E. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, where they reaffirmed the longstanding ...
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Continental Momentum Builds as Botswana Becomes the 43rd African Union Member State to Ratify the African Youth Charter

The African Union Commission (AUC) welcomes the ratification of the African Youth Charter by the Republic of Botswana, marking another significant milestone in advancing youth rights, participation, ...
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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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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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The President of the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference, H.E. André Aranha Corrêa do Lago of #Brazil , this afternoon paid a courtesy call on AUC Chairperson

The President of the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference, H.E. André Aranha Corrêa do Lago of #Brazil , this afternoon paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African ...
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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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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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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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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 ...