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Ministerial Opening of the Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly on Ending AIDS by 2030

Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year ...
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Commissioner HHS Briefing to the PRC Sub-Committee on Refugees, Returnees, IDPs and Migrants on the Humanitarian Situation in Africa

Allow me to begin by thanking you for your presence at this important briefing on the current humanitarian situation in Africa. I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to the Acting Chairperson and ...
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AUC Chairperson was received by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Burkina Faso, H.E. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Burkina Faso, H.E. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, received the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, at his office in ...
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Video message from H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day

As we honour Madiba's lifelong commitment to freedom, justice and peace, let us carry forward the spirit of Mandela through actions that bring our communities, our nations and our continent closer ...
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Message of Condolences of the AU Commission Chairperson on the Passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Emir of the State of Qatar

Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses his profound sadness at the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Emir of the State of #Qatar . On behalf of the AU ...
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AUC Chairperson this morning visited the offices of the AU Mission for Mali & the Sahel (MISAHEL) in Bamako

Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning visited the offices of the AU Mission for Mali & the Sahel (MISAHEL) in Bamako, where he was received by his High Representative , H.E. Mamadou ...
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African Experts Strengthen Continental Coordination on Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action Systems

Multi-hazard early warning experts and policymakers from across Africa have reaffirmed the urgent need to strengthen continental coordination, interoperability and anticipatory action to address the ...
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AUC Chairperson received the Letters of Credence of H.E. McAros Akanbeanab Akanbong, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana

This morning, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, received the Letters of Credence of H.E. McAros Akanbeanab Akanbong, Ambassador of the Republic of #Ghana to ...
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HLPF 2026 Kicks Off in New York with a Focus on Transformative Actions for a Sustainable Future

The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2026 officially commenced on July 7, 2026, and will continue until July 15, 2026, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, emphasizing the theme: ...
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AUC Chairperson received Ms. @KateForbes_IFRC, President of the @ifrc

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union AU) Commission, today received Ms. @KateForbes_IFRC, President of the @ifrc. They discussed strengthening AU–IFRC cooperation in advancing ...
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Keynote Address by H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation African Union Commission

Welcome to the African Union Commission. It is a great honour to welcome you to the Innovating Education in Africa 2026 Expo, where we bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, innovators, ...
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The African Union Commission and the African Capacity Building Foundation’s Training on the African Carbon Market

WHAT: The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), in partnership with the African Capacity Building ...