The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with profound sadness of the passing of H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya, and a distinguished statesman of the African continent. On behalf of the African Union, its organs and institutions, the Chairperson extends his…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates H.E. President-elect Patrick Herminie on his electoral victory in the 2025 Presidential Elections in the Republic of Seychelles. The AUC Chairperson commends the people of Seychelles for their peaceful and orderly participation in this credible democratic process, which underscores the country’s strong commitment…
At today’s 24th Summit of the #COMESA Authority of Heads of State & Government in Nairobi, Kenya, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission, reaffirmed the AU’s commitment to advancing regional & continental integration through stronger collaboration among RECs. The Chairperson underscored that the expiry of #AGOA & new US tariffs on African…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, attended a State Banquet at @StateHouseKenya hosted by H.E. President @WilliamRuto , marking the 30th Anniversary of COMESA. The dinner was also graced by H.E. Presidents Azali Assoumani of Comoros, Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, Prime Ministers Russell Dlamini of Eswatini, & Mustafa Madbouly of…
Last week, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Ruslan Nasibov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. They exchanged on strengthening Africa-Azerbaijan relations. The Chairperson commended Azerbaijan’s constructive diplomacy and efforts toward peace, including in its region. Ambassador Nasibov congratulated the…
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out by Al-Shabaab on 4 October 2025, reportedly targeting the Godka Jilow prison in the capital city of Mogadishu, which resulted in the loss of lives and left several others wounded. The Chairperson presents the African Union’s…
Addis Ababa — Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, addressed the AU Peace and Security Council on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York on Wednesday, presenting a comprehensive strategy to address the continent’s security challenges. Youssouf expressed gratitude to Angolan President João Lourenço for convening…
– The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, joins African countries in commemorating the 26th anniversary of the Sirte Declaration of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The resolution was adopted on 9 September, 1999, in Sirte, Libya and called for the establishment of the African Union (AU)…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the credentials of the newly appointed Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Mr. El Hadji Ibrahima Diene. During their meeting, the Chairperson…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Mr. Ali D. Mohamed, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Senior Advisor to the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto. Discussions focused on advancing Africa’s common position on climate change ahead of…
