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#HLPF2026: Deputy Chairperson, Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi stressed that today's challenges require integrated approaches

Addressing the General Debate of the #HLPF2026, H.E. the Deputy Chairperson, Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi, stressed that today's challenges require integrated approaches — not just coordination — ...
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AUC Chairperson was this morning received by H.E. Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Burkina Faso

Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was this morning received by H.E. Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Burkina Faso, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in ...
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AUC Chairperson this morning visited the offices of the AU Mission for Mali & the Sahel (MISAHEL) in Bamako

Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning visited the offices of the AU Mission for Mali & the Sahel (MISAHEL) in Bamako, where he was received by his High Representative , H.E. Mamadou ...
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Keynote Address by H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation African Union Commission

Welcome to the African Union Commission. It is a great honour to welcome you to the Innovating Education in Africa 2026 Expo, where we bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, innovators, ...
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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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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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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 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 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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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 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 ...