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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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AUC Chairperson met with H.E. Prof. Miguel Bembe, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, met with H.E. Prof. Miguel Bembe, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola to the African Union. They exchanged views ...
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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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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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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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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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African Union Concludes Peer Review and Knowledge Exchange Meeting with Renewed Commitment to Transform Higher Education and TVET Across Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), has successfully concluded the Peer Review and Knowledge Exchange Meeting on Higher ...
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AUC Chairperson today addressed the AU Peace and Security Council's (PSC) informal consultation on the future of the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)

Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today addressed the AU Peace and Security Council's (PSC) informal consultation on the future of the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in #Somalia (AUSSOM) ...
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Calls for Renewed Commitment to Africa’s Integration Agenda on Africa Integration Day

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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Joint Statement of the African Union–Russian Federation High-Level Consultations

On 7 July 2026, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov, conducted ...
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African Union to Participate at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York

WHAT: African Union (AU) will participate at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF2026) on Sustainable Development, featuring Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reviews, thematic discussions ...
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AUC Chairperson received H.E. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and his delegation for the annual AU–#Russia High-Level Consultations at the ...