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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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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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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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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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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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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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AUC Chairperson this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Paulo Jorge Pereira do Nascimento, Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic

Commission, this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Paulo Jorge Pereira do Nascimento, Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent ...
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AUC Chairperson received H.E. Mohamed Salem Ould Salek, Minister Counsellor to the Presidency of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in charge of Diplomatic Affairs

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission received H.E. Mohamed Salem Ould Salek, Minister Counsellor to the Presidency of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in charge of Diplomatic ...
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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 ...