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The African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Condemns Terrorist Attack on Cameroonian Military

The Chairperson extends heartfelt condolences on behalf of the African Union to the families of the fallen soldiers, as well as to the Government and people of Cameroon

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep shock and unequivocally condemns the heinous terrorist attack carried out by Boko Haram on 24 March 2025 against the Cameroonian military in Wulgo, within the Lake Chad Basin. The attack, executed using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), underscores…

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African Forum on Mining Calls for Bold Action to Transform the Continent’s Mineral Sector

A major milestone at the forum was the launch of the African Green Minerals Strategy (AGMS), a fundamental step in advancing Africa’s industrialization and electrification through green minerals

The 3rd African Forum on Mining (AFM), held from March 19 to 21, 2025, at the African Union Commission’s Headquarters, concluded with a strong call to action for African nations to harness their vast mineral wealth for sustainable development, industrialization, and economic transformation. Organized by the African Union (AU)’s African…

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African Union and European Union Celebrate 25 Years of Strengthened Partnership

This milestone, aligned with the Africa Agenda 2063 and the Global Gateway Investment Package for Africa, underscores the powerful impact of two unions representing over 1.9 billion people

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) launched a year-long celebration marking the 25th anniversary of their enduring and unique partnership, since the first Africa-Europe Summit on 3-4 April 2000 in Cairo. This milestone, aligned with the Africa Agenda 2063 and the Global Gateway Investment Package for Africa, underscores the powerful impact of…

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Africa: We must do more to break barriers for rural women farmers and address the deeply rooted in structural inequalities

Across much of Africa, millions of women toil on farms that yield little financial return, despite their immense contribution to food security

Every planting season, women in our villages wake up before dawn, their hands rough from years of tilling the land. They labour tirelessly under the scorching sun, sowing maize, cassava, pearl millet, sorghum, cowpeas, or peanuts. For decades, they have followed the same routine, hoping that this time, the harvest…

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H.E. Moses Vilakati Salutes the achievements of the previous Commissioners of ARBE and DREA Respectively

Commissioner Vilakati wished both distinguished leaders continued success in their respective roles and looks forward to their ongoing contributions to the advancement of the Continent

H.E. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) at the African Union Commission, extends his heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Amb. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko on her recent appointment as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the Republic of Italy.…

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Chairperson of the African Union Commission Welcomes the Doha Meeting Between the Leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda

The Chairperson commends the Statesmen of the DRC and Rwanda for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful resolution of the crisis in Eastern DRC

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf welcomes the outcomes of the trilateral meeting hosted by the State of Qatar on 18 March 2025 in Doha, bringing together His Excellency President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda and His Excellency President Félix Tshisekedi of…

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The nexus between food security, peace and stability calls for a holistic approach in policy design

In 2022, Africa was home to 282 million hungry people—38% of the global total

Food systems are defined as the networks needed to produce, transform, and distribute food to consumers. These systems encompass everything from agricultural production and supply chains to storage, transportation, and retail. Resilient food systems ensure that nutritious food is accessible and affordable, reducing vulnerability to shocks such as climate change,…

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The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat Conclude Monitoring Visit to the SADC Humanitarian Operations Centre

The monitoring visit concluded with a session in which the organisations present developed a matrix outlining potential areas of collaboration in various activities

Following a courtesy call to the President of the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction of Mozambique (INGD), H.E. Luisa Celma Meque, the joint monitoring mission held a technical consultative meeting with the Institute in Maputo from 28-28 February 2025. During the meeting, INGD gave a presentation on…

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African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, appoints new Chief of Staff and Deputy

Amb. Moussa Mohamed Omar as the new Deputy Chief of Staff in the Cabinet of the Chairperson

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed H.E. Mohamed El-Amine Souef as the new Chief of Staff and Amb. Moussa Mohamed Omar as the new Deputy Chief of Staff in the Cabinet of the Chairperson. Mohamed El-Amine Souef succeeds H.E. Prof. Mohamed El Hacen…

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African Union and the United Nations Signs the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme 2.0 Agreement

The signing ceremony adopted a hybrid format, convening representative from the Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate, alongside UN Regional Directors

The African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) formalized their strategic collaboration through the signing of the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme 2.0 (SIARP) Agreement. This agreement builds on the successes of SIARP 1.0 (2020–2023), reinforcing the robust partnership that has driven transformative action towards gender…

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