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What: High-Level Convening of the African Union (AU) and International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies (IFRC) under the theme “Adv ...
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Twentieth annual joint consultative meeting between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the members of the United Nations Security Council

The members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held their Twentieth (20th) Annual Joint C Meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in ...
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AUC Chairperson Condemns Deadly Drone Attacks in Sudan and the Abyei Area

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the recent deadly drone attacks in Sudan and the Abyei Area. Media reports citing local and medical ...
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AUC Chairperson & H.E. Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the #Russian Federation signed the AU Commission–Russian Federation Action Plan 2027–2029

On the sidelines of the 3rd Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf & H.E. Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the ...
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CAADP Strategy and Action Plan - 2026-2035

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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African Union Commission and Google Sign Landmark Partnership to Advance Africa’s Sovereign AI and Digital Capacity

African Union Commission (AUC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation across the continent. The ...
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AUC Chairperson Calls For Utmost Restraint And Immediate De-Escalation In Northern Ethiopia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over renewed tensions and military escalation in Northern Ethiopia, including the seizure and ...
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Chairperson of the AU Commission Appoints President Jakaya Kikwete as the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has the honour to announce the appointment of H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of ...
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Agenda 2063-SDGs

African Agenda 2063 is a framework formulated for the purpose of guiding Africa’s development in the next fifty years. Organization of African Unity (OAU) focused on decolonization of Africa and ...
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AUC Chairperson was this evening hosted by Hon. Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, was this evening hosted by Hon. Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade ...
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Weather Impacts Know No Boundaries: AU Calls for An El Niño Collective Preparedness

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), convened an Extraordinary Consultative Session of the ...
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AU Commission Chairperson appoints new Chief of Staff

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has appointed Dr. Yann Bedzigui as his new Chief of Staff. Dr Bedzigui brings to the position a wealth of experience and ...