Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses his profound sorrow at the tragic loss of five peacekeepers following the crash of an AUSSOM helicopter operated by the Ugandan contingent in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 2 July 2025. The Chairperson conveys his deepest condolences to the families of the fallen personnel, to…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

Africa: Somalia Independence Day Message From the Chairperson of the African Union Commission

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of their independence. The Chairperson recalled that this historic day stands as a proud testament to the unity, resilience, and determination of…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

Africa: USA-Africa Private Sector Collaboration Game Changer – AUC Chairperson

Addis Ababa, — At the USA-Africa Summit 2025 in Luanda, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the AU views U.S.-Africa private sector collaboration as a game changer in the quest for shared prosperity. African presidents, heads of state, ministers, and senior USA and African government officials and business leaders are attending the summit…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Addresses #USAfricaSummit2025 in Luanda

Africa: AUC Chairperson Addresses #USAfricaSummit2025 in Luanda

Luanda — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to a bold and equal partnership with the United States, stating, “We’re not seeking aid, but building co-created solutions.” At the #USAfricaSummit2025 in Luanda, AU Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to a bold & equal partnership with the United States,…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

Africa: AUC Chairperson Convened & Presided Over a Session of the AU Peace Fund Executive Management Committee

This morning, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf convened & presided over a session of the AU Peace Fund Executive Management Committee. He received a comprehensive briefing from H.E. @dagmawit_moges, Director-General of the @AUPeaceFund, & H.E. @Bankole_Adeoye, Commissioner of @AUC_PAPS, on the strategic and progressive utilisation of the Fund. The Chairperson…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Mr. Dammu Ravi, Vice Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Mr. Dammu Ravi, Vice Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India, for a courtesy visit. Their exchange reaffirmed the strong and growing Africa-India partnership, with discussions focusing on preparations for the next Africa-India Summit. The Chairperson commended…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

Africa: AUC Chairperson Met With H.E. Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Rep of the UN Secretary General for West Africa & Sahel

AU Commission Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali met with H.E. Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Rep of the UN Secretary General for West Africa & Sahel & discussed the evolving political & security landscape. They exchanged on the Sahel crisis, They affirmed the AU-UN cooperation to advance peace, stability & democracy across the West Africa & Sahel region.

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