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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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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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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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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 ...
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Statement on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of South Sudan

On the occasion of South Sudan's Independence Day, we extend our warmest wishes to the Government and people of the Republic of #SouthSudan.
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High Level Press Briefing with AUC Chairperson and Foreign Affairs Minister of Russia

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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Third meeting of the HLPF 2026 stresses the need to Accelerate SDGs in Africa particularly, the LDCs, LLDCs and MICs.

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 ...
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The 10th AU CIEFFA High-Level Dialogue Calls for Stronger Integration of Nutrition, Safety and WASH to Advance Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa

Discussions highlighted the critical role that access to nutritious meals, menstrual hygiene management, safe sanitation facilities, clean water, and gender-responsive school environments play in ...
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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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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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Statement by the Chaiperson of the African Union Commission on the coordinated attacks in Mali

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the coordinated terrorist attacks carried out on 4 July 2026 against several localities across northern, ...
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African Union Dialogue on Debt Sustainability and Reform Theme: “From Crisis Response to Sustainable Financing: Implementing the Common African Position on Debt”

The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, will convene the African Union Dialogue on Debt Sustainability and Reform ...