The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out on 18 June 2026 against the International Airport of Niamey in the Republic of Niger. The Chairperson extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the authorities and people of Niger,…
The African Union (AU) Commission expresses its deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and advancing a peaceful resolution. The Commission believes that these developments risk further destabilising an already fragile situation and threaten…
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning convened members of his Cabinet to bid farewell to his long-time colleague & friend, H.E. Amb. @souefmo_elamine, the outgoing Chief of Staff of the Commission, who has been appointed as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Africa. The Chairperson expressed…
The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), on 3 June 2026, convened the 9th African Union Humanitarian Architecture: Law and Policy Training Programme (Livingstone Syllabus) in Lusaka, Zambia, under the theme: “Strengthening Humanitarian Governance and Advancing Protection and Solutions in Africa.” The Livingstone Syllabus remains one…
His Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China His Excellency Telesphore Irambona, Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi to China and Chairperson of African Union His Excellency Miao Deyu, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his congratulations to the Government and people of the State of Eritrea on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the country’s Independence Day. The AUC Chairperson said that the important occasion reflects the resilience, determination, and aspirations of the Eritrean people for…
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has appointed Dr. Yann Bedzigui as his new Chief of Staff. Dr Bedzigui brings to the position a wealth of experience and distinguished service, and will support the Chairperson in advancing the vision, priorities, and institutional objectives of the Commission. A holder of…
Mr Falana urged both the African Commission and the South African government to hold perpetrators of xenophobic attacks accountable. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), demanding that the xenophobic violence in South Africa be officially declared a grievous violation of human rights. “The several xenophobic…
South Africa’s Competition Commission has approved the R1 billion acquisition of major payment platform Pay@ by the fintech group Araxi. The transaction, facilitated through Araxi’s African Resonance subsidiary, involves the acquisition of Pay@ and its cross-border expansion arm, IPH, without conditions. The Commission determined that the deal is unlikely to substantially diminish competition in any…
The African Union Commission expresses deep concern over the renewed escalation in the Gulf region, including reported drone and missile attacks and disruptions to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. These developments risk further destabilization and carry significant implications for global energy markets, with immediate economic repercussions for African countries. The African Union Commission…
