The candidacy of @Macky_Sall for Secretary-General of the United Nations is opportune. His experience, credibility, moderation and clear understanding of today’s global challenges make him a strong candidate to lead the Organization at this critical time. Having worked with him…Mostrar mais

I attended the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026 Ceremony in my capacity as a member of the Judging Committee. I wish to reiterate my warmest congratulations to this year's honorees and to thank the UAE for the warm welcome.

It was an honor and privilege to discuss human fraternity with His Eminence Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb and His Holiness Pope Leo @Pontifex as part of consultations of the @ZayedAward Judging Committee of which I am honored to be a member.

It is with deep sorrow that I learned of the passing of the late Hon Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya & PanAfrican statesman. A fearless leader, Raila Odinga shaped the political trajectory of his country. A strong advocate for Continental integration, he also s…Mostrar mais

My warmest congratulations to my Brother @DonaldKaberuka for being recognized as one of the ten Global @gatesfoundation 2025 Champions, honouring his longstanding leadership in global healthcare. During my tenure as Chairperson of the AUC, I personally witnessed Donald's unwaveri…Mostrar mais

I was delighted to be back in Addis Ababa this week for the 2nd African Climate Summit in my new role as Special Envoy for the Pact for Prosperity, People & the Planet (4P) where I met my Brother Dr @AbiyAhmedAli, Ethiopian Prime Minister and President Ismail Omar Gueller of Djib…Mostrar mais

Melkam Addis Amet to our Ethiopian brothers and sisters celebrating the Orthodox New Year. My best wishes of peace and joy to you and your families! #Enkukatash #EthiopianNewYear

I attended the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development #FFD4 in Seville today where attending #4P Community of World Leaders - including presidents @sanchezcastejon, @jlprdeangola, @WilliamsRuto and @EmmanuelMacron - endorsed my appointment as the new Special En…Mostrar mais

J’ai appris avec une profonde tristesse le décès de notre sœur Aziza Baroud. Le #Tchad perd en elle une femme politique d’exception.  Je présente mes sincères condoléances à sa famille et à tout ses proches. Ina lillah wa Ina illeihi radjioun

Je m'incline devant la mémoire d'un digne fils de l'Afrique. Amara Essy, diplomate émérite, il aura marqué l’histoire en servant aussi bien son pays la Côte d’Ivoire que le Continent comme secrétariat général de l’OUA et président intérimaire de la Commission de l'Union africaine…Mostrar mais

An honour to formally hand over to my Brother, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and new Chairpersom of the Commission during a ceremony graced by Angolan President H.E President João Lourenço & Chair of the Union and H.E President Taye Atske Selassie of Ethiopia. It was a privelige to…Mostrar mais

I was deeply honoured by H.E. President Ismail Omar Guelleh by the decoration of Commander of the Order of the Great Star of Djibouti at State House today during my working visit to the country.

AU Commission Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki calls for an immediate end to hostilities in South Sudan au.int/en/pressreleases/20250308/auc-chair...

May our hearts be filled with humility, compassion and gratitude as we begin this Holy Month. May our prayers for peace, dignity and faith be heard. Ramadan Kareem!

I went to pay my respects and sign the Book of Condolences at the Namibian Embassy in Addis Ababa today for Namibia's Founding Father,the late H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. The Continent is united in grief and solidarity with Namibia at the passing of a towering Pan-Africanist…Mostrar mais

Allocution du Président de la Commission de l'Union africaine, Moussa Faki Mahamat, @AUC_MoussaFaki à l'occasion de la 38ème session ordinaire de la Conférence de l'Union @ au.int/en/speeches/20250215/allocution-du-...…Mostrar mais

Souleymane Cissé, l'un des derniers pionniers vivants du cinéma africain, est décédé à l'âge de 84 ans, quelques jours avant de présider le jury des longs métrages au 29e Festival panafricain du cinéma et de la télévision (FESPACO) à Ougadougou. Le continent a perdu un grand visi…Mostrar mais

Souleymane Cissé, one of the last living pioneers of African Cinema has passed away at 84 years old, days before he was expected to preside over the Jury for Feature Films at the 29th Pan African Film & Television Festival (FESPACO) in Ougadougou. The Continent has lost one of i…Mostrar mais

My sincere thanks to my Brother Dr @AbiyAhmedAli and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for your solidarity and support to the @_AfricanUnion during my tenure serving our Continent from the vibrant city of Addis Ababa, Africa's diplomatic capital. Amese…Mostrar mais

My warmest congratulations to my Brother Mahmoud Ali Youssouf from #Djibouti and my Sister Selma Malika Haddadi from #Algeria for their brilliant election as incoming Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commissiom respectively. I look forward to working with…Mostrar mais

I was pleased to open the 46th Ordinary Session of the @_AfricanUnion Executive Council where the Meeting observed a Moment of Silence in memory of #Namibia's Founding President and the last of the Continent's Founding Fathers, the late H.E Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma.

African Liberation icon and Namibia's Founding Father, the Continent and indeed the world mourns the passing of one of its most illustrious revolutionary leaders. H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma was the epitome of Courage, never wavering from his vision for a free #Namibia and a u…Mostrar mais

As I leave Lilongwe, I wish to thank H.E President @LAZARUSCHAKWERA for the extremely warm Malawian welcome and hospitality during my working visit to the country. During discussions at Kamuzu Palace, we reiterated the need for unity to better address the challenges facing the Co…Mostrar mais

I was honoured to be received by H.E. President Denis Sassou N'guesso in #Brazzaville today. We discussed Continental issues of concern such as #Libya, particularly as President Sassou Nguesso chairs the AU High-Level Committee on Libya. The Committee expects to assemble Libyan…Mostrar mais

I welcome the conclusions of the East African Community & @SADC_News leaders following their respective Summits regarding the security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and their decision to hold a joint intra regional Summit to map the next practical steps. Their…Mostrar mais

I was honoured to be received by H.E. President Isaias Afewerki in #Asmara during my recent working visit to #Eritrea for candid and wide-ranging discussions on the state of our Union. I also took the opportunity to bid him farewell ahead of the end of my 8-year tenure as Chairp…Mostrar mais

I was honoured to be received by H.E President Wavel Ramkalawan at @StateHouseSey during my official visit to the #Seychelles today. We held extensive consultations on Continental issues of concern. I also took the opportunity to commend President Ramkalawan's leadership as AU Ch…Mostrar mais

AUC Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki expresses dismay at announced US withdrawal from WHO au.int/en/pressreleases/20250122/auc-chair...

I received credentials from Dr Léandre Bassole, new @AfDB_Group Deputy Director-General Eastern Africa & #Ethiopia Country Manager. I look forward to strenghening our already solid partnership under the strong leadership of Dr @akin_adesina in jointly delivering on key Continenta…Mostrar mais

Mme @RaniaMachlab, @ICRC_AfricUnion Head of Delegation presented her credentials. I commended her Organization's vital role and presence in often complex humanitarian situations, particuarly in Africa. We also discussed how to further deepen our collaboration.

I received credentials from H.E. Jeanne Crauser, non-resident Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of #Luxembourg to Ethiopia & Permanent Observor to the @_AfricanUnion. We discussed the challenging global times for multilateralism and the need for pragmatic, frank & mutually respectful…Mostrar mais

I received credentials of H.E. Ambassador Artūras Gailiūnas, Permanent non-resident Delegate of the Republic of Lithuania accredited to the @_AfricanUnion. We discussed the multilateral partnership with #Lithuania within the EU and the need to deliver on shared commitments on th…Mostrar mais

I was pleased to receive the credentials of H.E Yeison Arcadio Meneses Copete, Ambassador of #Colombia to Ethiopia & Permanent Observor to the @_AfricanUnion, particularly after the successful visit of Vice President Francia Marquez. We also look forward to deepening our partners…Mostrar mais

I received credentials of Dr Annelies Verstichel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of #Belgium to Ethiopia & Permanent Observor to the @_AfricanUnion. I underscored the need for renewed partnerships that take into interests of all parties. Consolidating shared gains of longstanding stra…Mostrar mais

I received the credentials of H.E. Ali Akbar Rezaei, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of #Iran and Permanent Observor to the @_AfricanUnion. We agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors at the heart of the AU's Agenda2063, particularly in the areas of Science, Technology & Ed…Mostrar mais

I received the credentials of H.E Ambassador Lucas Domingo, Permanent Observor of #Cuba to the @_AfricanUnion.I look forward to deepening our historical fraternal cooperation in Health, Science & Education. I recalled Cuba's strong support to Africa in the fight against Coloniali…Mostrar mais

I received credentials for H.E. Olivia Leslie, Ambassador of #Ireland to Ethiopia and Permanent Observor to the @_AfricanUnion. During our discussions we agreed on the need to deepen our cooperation.

I received credentials of H.E. Amb @MbapeuaMuvangua, Permanent Representative of the Republic of #Namibia to Ethiopia & the @_AfricanUnion. I took the opportunity to commend President @DrNangoloMbumba's leadership during the transition after the death of Pres Hage Geingob. I also…Mostrar mais

I received the credentials of my Sister H.E. Amb @NoncebaLosi as Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa to Ethiopia & the @_AfricanUnion. I congratulated her on her appointment and look forward to South Africa's continued strong leadership towards our Continenta…Mostrar mais

AUC Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki strongly condemns the brutal killings of South Sudanese civilians in Sudan au.int/en/pressreleases/20250118/auc-chair...

I welcome the announcement of a deal for a ceasefire in #Gaza and the release of hostages. I wish to commend the crucial role played by #Qatar,#Egypt & the #USA. The @_AfricanUnion calls for the immediate and full implementation of this agreement. May justice and peace prevail fo…Mostrar mais

Je condamne fermement les attaques terroristes perpétrées le 8 janvier contre les forces armées béninoise au nord du pays. En cette douloureuse circonstance je présente mes condoléances aux familles des soldats tombés ainsi qu’au gouvernement et au peuple béninois. #Benin

Speech by H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat @AUC_MoussaFaki, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission at the Opening Ceremony of the Extraordinary Summit on the Post Malabo Comprehensive #Africa Agriculture Development Programme #CAADP in #Kampala, #Uganda. Read @

Melkam Genna to our Ethiopian friends and collegues, and all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas! With all our best wishes of joy and blessings! #MelkamGenna

I was honoured to be received by H.E João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola in Luanda today. Our discussions focussed on the upcoming AU Summit of Heads of State where President Lourenço will take up the annual Chairmanship of the Union. We also discu…Mostrar mais

I went to pay my respects and sign the Book of Condolences for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Embassy of the United States of America in Addis Ababa today. Nobel Peace Prize laureat, humanist, president Carter's global statesmanship made him a great friend of Africa.

Our prayers and sincere condolences go to the bereaved families following a tragic road disaster in Ethiopia's southern Sidama region, and in strong solidarity with the Government & people of Ethiopia during this difficult time.

AUC Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki calls for peaceful resolution of the escalating post-election violence in #Mozambique au.int/en/pressreleases/20241226/auc-chair...