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…
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) held a three-day capacity-building workshop in Lilongwe, supported by the African Union (AU), COMESA, and International IDEA, aimed at strengthening electoral risk management and addressing gender-based violence in elections. This initiative comes as the country intensifies preparations for the 16 September 2025 General Election. Speaking at the official opening of…
Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and other senior officials from across the world have spoken about how international support was critical to putting their countries on the path to peace. They shared their experiences at an event this week at UN Headquarters to mark 20 years of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The intergovernmental advisory body…
The African Union Commission expresses its profound sorrow and deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of India, and to all other nations affected, following the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 earlier today, which has claimed the lives of at least 204 individuals. On behalf of the Commission and the…
