Message of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Occasion of the Ethiopian New Year. The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest greetings and best wishes to the Government and people of #Ethiopia on the o…Mostrar mais

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“Africa is not seeking a larger place in the world; Africa is reclaiming its rightful place in the world. Our task is to translate this renewed confidence into unity, prosperity, peace & influence,” Happy African Union day #AUDay #Corrrctthdmap

Happy African Union day #AUDay

On this #AUDay, we honour the visionary founding fathers of AU who bequeathed us a united continent.   Pan-Africanism is our heritage, solidarity our strength, freedom is our slogan, and dignity our foundation.   Agenda2063 is our pledge. Empower our youth, defend our values, an…Mostrar mais

Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on the Occasion of African Union Day. On the occasion of African Union Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali extends his warm greetings to the peoples of Africa…Mostrar mais

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, conveys his deepest condolences to H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, her family, and the people of #Tanzania on the passing of her husband, H.E. Hafidh Ameir…Mostrar mais

Communiqué du Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine sur l’adoption de la résolution « Correct The Map » Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, S.E. M. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, se félicite de l’adoption, ce jour, par l’Assemblée générale des Nations Unies, de…Mostrar mais

Communiqué of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Adoption of the “Correct The Map” Resolution. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali welcomes the adoption today by the United Nations General Assembly of the r…Mostrar mais

Congratulations to the delegation of #Togo 🇹🇬 and the Africa Group on the adoption this morning by the #UNGA of resolution A/80/L.104, “Correct the Map.” First endorsed by the African Union Assembly in February and officially passed at the United Nations today, this @_AfricanUnion…Mostrar mais

The UN General Assembly is debating a landmark African-led resolution to replace the 1569 Mercator map projection with the geographically accurate Equal Earth map across international institutions, schools, and media platforms. Sponsored by Togo and backed by the African Union m…Mostrar mais

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today bade farewell to H.E. Jean Jacques Demafouth, Permanent Representative of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) to the African Union. The Chairperson expressed his appreciation to…Mostrar mais

Here is what you need to know ahead of the AfCRA offical launch next month.... What is AfCRA? The African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) is a continental institution headquartered in Mauritius created to provide sovereign and corporate credit assessments. The Problem: For decades…Mostrar mais

Here is what you need to know ahead of the offical launch next month.... What is AfCRA? The African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) is a continental institution headquartered in Mauritius created to provide sovereign and corporate credit assessments. The Problem: For decades, Afri…Mostrar mais

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received H.E. Gamal Mohamed Hassan, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Republic of #Somalia, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, during a courtesy visit. The Chairperso…Mostrar mais

Africa’s health future is in YOUR hands. Africa is ready... but are YOU ready to take the lead? Applications are OPEN for the Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference (#YPC2026) happening 21–22 Nov in Addis Ababa, right before #CPHIA2026 If you're a young changemaker, health tech founder…Mostrar mais

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Mr. Frank Garcia, United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The meeting provided an opportunity to reaf…Mostrar mais

Since 2022, the #AUMediaFellowship (#AUMF) has empowered 60 visionary journalists, creators, and media innovators( and counting)  across Africa and the diaspora to reclaim the continent's narrative. Why the Fellowship? Research by Africa No Filter highlights the systemic gap in…Mostrar mais

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning signed the Book of Condolences in honour of His Majesty King Harald V of #Norway at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. On this solemn occasion, Mr. Youssouf @ymahmoudali…Mostrar mais

Applications are STILL OPEN for the Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme, an AU Startup Acceleration Initiative designed to scale youth- and women-led businesses across the continent. Here is what you get if selected: 1. Structured Training & Expert Mentorship: L…Mostrar mais

Teachers serving in rural and underserved communities are often transforming lives in challenging circumstances. At the Pan African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED) 2025, the African Union, in partnership with @HumanaHPP, introduced the Rural Teacher Awards to celebrate…Mostrar mais

Reparatory justice is not charity or aid, it is a legal, economic, and moral imperative to correct centuries of systemic exploitation and address the structural development deficit across our continent. #DecadeOfReparations

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today bade farewell to H.E. Ambassador Mahlaba A. Mamba, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of #Eswatini to the African Union, on the completion…Mostrar mais

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received and held wide-ranging discussions with H.E. Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of @IFC_org of the @WorldBankGroup on deepening the strategic partnership between Africa and the World Bank in advancin…Mostrar mais

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali today received H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Lino Adam, Ambassador of the State of #Libya to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union. The discussions focused on developments in…Mostrar mais

For decades, skewed risk perceptions have forced African nations to pay an unfair "risk premium" on global capital. The African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) headquartered in Mauritius, aims to rewrite that narrative with context-driven credit opinions for sovereign and corporate…Mostrar mais

Le Président de la Commission de l’Union Africaine réagit aux événements survenus au Niger. Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, S.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali a suivi avec préoccupation la situation au Niger à la suite des graves événements survenus dans…Mostrar mais

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Reacts to Developments in Niger. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali has been following with concern the situation in Niger following the serious events that occurred in Niamey d…Mostrar mais

Africa must take a deliberate approach to how its citizens are treated when they seek work across borders. Bilateral Labour Agreements (BLAs) are central to that effort. They must be thorough, detailed, and informed by every actor along the labour migration cycle, to ably protect…Mostrar mais

African Union Commission Welcomes Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue Initiative. Since the outbreak of the Sudanese crisis in April 2023, the leadership of the African Union Commission has sought to bridge the divides among Sudanese stakeholders and foster an environment conducive to en…Mostrar mais

Message of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the occasion of the International Day for People of African Descent. On the occasion of the International Day for People of African Descent, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf,…Mostrar mais

[LIVE NOW] Final Press Briefing of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly on Strengthening Conflict Prevention and Resolution Mechanisms in Africa, Luanda, Republic of Angola

[LIVE NOW] Closing Ceremony of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa

Discours de Son Excellence Monsieur Evariste Ndayishimiye, Président de la République du #Burundi et Président en Exercice de l’Union Africaine, à l’ouverture de la 21ième Session Extraordinaire de la Conférence des Chefs d'état et de Gouvernement Lire @ au.int/fr/speeches/20260830/president-du-b...…Mostrar mais

Discurso de Boas-Vindas de Sua Excelência João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Presidente da República de #Angola e Campeão da União Africana para a Paz e Reconciliação em África, por Ocasião da 21.ª Sessão Extraordinária da Conferência dos Chefes de Estado e de Governo da União Afric…Mostrar mais

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this afternoon received a courtesy call from H.E. Russell Mmiso Dlamini, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of #Eswatini, @RussellMDlamini, on the margins of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of…Mostrar mais

Speaking at the 21st Extraordinary African Union (AU) Summit on conflict prevention & resolution in Luanda this morning, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for urgent reform of Africa’s peace & security architecture. He @ymahmoudali observed t…Mostrar mais

[LIVE NOW] Opening Ceremony of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa - Luanda, Angola

On the margins of the 26th Ordinary Session of the African Union(AU) Executive Council on Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa in Luanda, Angola, , H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, separately received H.E. Carolyn R…Mostrar mais

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, was received at the State House in Luanda by H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of #Angola and AU Champion for Peace and Reconciliation in Africa, on the margins of the 21…Mostrar mais

Projecto de discurso de boas-vindas de Sua Excelência Embaixador Tété António, Ministro das Relações Exteriores da República de #Angola, por ocasião da 26ª Sessão Extraordinária do Conselho Executivo da União Africana, preparatória à 21ª Sessão Extraordinária da Conferência dos C…Mostrar mais

Discours de SE Edouard Bizimana, Ministre des Affaires Étrangères de la République du #Burundi et Président en Exercice du Conseil Exécutif à l’ouverture de la 26ème Session Extraordinaire du Conseil Exécutif #AUSummit Lire @ au.int/fr/speeches/20260829/discours-de-se...Mostrar mais

In his keynote at the 26th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) on the Strengthening of Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention & Resolution in Africa taking place in Luanda, the Republic of #Angola, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmou…Mostrar mais

[LIVE NOW] Opening Ceremony of the 26th Extraordinary Session of the AU Executive Council on the Strengthening of Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa

African Union Commission Chairperson Condemns the Fatal Attack on UN Peacekeepers In South Sudan. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali strongly condemns the fatal attack carried out by unidentified assailants against a joint pa…Mostrar mais

🔴WE ARE LIVE with our partners @WorldBank, @AFD_France & @ECA_OFFICIAL for the official launch of Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs Tune in as we break down how connecting cross-border systems and building regional production networks will drive the #AfCFTA and power ind…Mostrar mais

Trade barriers aren't just tariffs on a spreadsheet; they are disconnected payment gateways, fragmented rail tracks, and unaligned standards. Fixing these everyday friction points is how we convert policy into real jobs." The African Union is moving decisively from policy formul…Mostrar mais

HAPPENING TODAY What will it take to make Africa’s regional markets work better for businesses? Signed agreements and lower tariffs under the #AfCFTA were just the beginning. Real gains depend on connecting everyday systems customs, transport, payments, energy, & data. Join s…Mostrar mais

Statement of The Chairperson of The African Union Commission on The Devastating Wildfires in Algeria. The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses his profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Peop…Mostrar mais

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali this afternoon met with H.E. Mr. Biniam Berhe, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of #Eritrea to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU. The meeting provided an oppo…Mostrar mais