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Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

The Chairperson pays tribute to the Pope's courageous engagement with the African continent, amplifying the voices of the voiceless, championing peace and reconciliation

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has received with profound sorrow and deep sadness the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a towering moral voice of our time and a steadfast advocate for peace, justice, compassion, and human dignity. On behalf of…

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson welcomed H.E. Mr. Nayef Hapes Al Otaibi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the African Union (AU)

Discussions focused on fostering regional cooperation to support and enhance peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts across the continent

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission, welcomed H.E. Mr. Nayef Hapes Al Otaibi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the AU. Discussions focused on fostering regional cooperation to support and enhance peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts across the continent.

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson met with H.E. Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Djibouti

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual concern

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission, met with H.E. Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Djibouti. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual concern and to reaffirm the importance of continental cooperation in pursuit of Africa’s shared aspirations.

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Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Early Action (AMHEWAS) increases early-warning products, moves to strengthen disaster preparedness further

Meeting articulates the effective mechanisms for the co-production of AMHEWAS products

The African Union Commission (AUC), with support from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), CIMA Research Foundation, and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning  System for Early Action (AMHEWAS) Programme is holding the 3rd coordination and co-production meeting for AMHEWAS products to enhance…

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson met with H.E. Niels Annen, Parliamentary State Secretary to the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

Discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, including Germany’s valued support to the Africa CDC, peace and security initiatives, and regional integration efforts

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Niels Annen, Parliamentary State Secretary to the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, to advance AU–Germany cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, including Germany’s valued support to the Africa CDC, peace and security initiatives, and regional…

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson received H.E. Mr. Tsutomu Nakagawa, Ambassador of Japan to the African Union

The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Japan’s commitment to multilateralism, its direct support to AU-led initiatives, and longstanding trade and development partnerships with AU Member States

The Chairperson of the AU Commission received H.E. Mr. Tsutomu Nakagawa, Ambassador of Japan to the African Union, for a productive exchange on strengthening AU–Japan relations. They discussed deepening bilateral cooperation, Japan’s continued support to AU, including peace and security efforts, and preparations for the upcoming TICAD Summit. They agreed…

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Ethiopia

Ambassador Al-Rashedi reaffirmed the UAE’s continued commitment to AU-UAE cooperation and conveyed a formal invitation from his government for the Chairperson to visit the UAE

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, to explore ways to further deepen collaboration between the African Union and the United Arab Emirates. They discussed enhancing UAE investments in key sectors across Africa, and the Chairperson requested…

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU)

The Chairperson commended Egypt’s leadership, its commitment to regional multilateralism, and its constructive contributions to the mandate of the AU

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. Ambassador Gad conveyed a message of goodwill from his government & reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast support for the…

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Message of Condolence on the Passing of His Excellency (H.E.) Amara Essy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

Mr. Essy served with honour and distinction as Foreign Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, the last Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), and the first Interim Chairperson of the African Union Commission

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the passing of H.E. Amara Essy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. On behalf of the African Union Commission and the entire African Union family, the Chairperson conveys his heartfelt condolences to the…

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First Meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union on the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Situation

The Session was dedicated to the consideration of the appointment of a new Mediator for the AU’s engagement in the peace process between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda

In line with the African Union’s mandate to promote peace, security and stability on the continent, the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union held its First virtual Meeting on 5th April 2025. The meeting was convened and chaired by H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic…

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