Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid a historic official visit to the African Union Commission (AUC), where he was received by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC. This first-ever visit by a Malaysian Prime Minister marks a significant milestone in Africa-Malaysia relations. Welcoming the Prime Minister, the Chairperson expressed confidence that…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of the Kingdom of Morocco Anniversary of the country’s independence. This important day commemorates the historic moment, when Morocco regained its full sovereignty following a long and determined struggle for national liberation. The resilience,…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over the escalating violence and reported atrocities in El Fasher, following its takeover by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Chairperson condemns in the strongest terms the grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, including alleged war crimes and…
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…
Brussels — Angola’s minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, met on Wednesday (08) in Brussels, Belgium, with European Commission’s Deputy-Chair, Kaja Kallas, focusing on preparations for the upcoming African Union European Union (AU-EU) Summit, scheduled for this November, in Luanda. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2nd Edition of the Global Gateway…
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…
Malawi’s former President Peter Mutharika has been declared the winner of last week’s elections, in a huge comeback for the 85-year-old. Official results show that he won 57% of the vote, compared to the 33% of President Lazarus Chakwera, 70. Chakwera, a pastor before entering politics, conceded defeat ahead of the final result being declared,…
The DA’s Glynnis Breytenbach The DA is intensifying its efforts to create a Cyber Commission, with news on Tuesday that it has tabled a private members bill in parliament to this effect. DA justice & constitutional development spokeswoman Glynnis Breytenbach said that while the response from the private sector and academia has been “overwhelmingly positive”,…
Addis Ababa & Djibouti — The AUC and IGAD have received with keen interest the Joint Statement issued by the Quad comprising the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America on the conflict in Sudan. In particular, the African Union and IGAD welcome:…
