Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

Geneva — On 17 May 2026, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 – Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General (DG) of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event was known to…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville/Kinshasa — As part of efforts to support the ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the World Health Organization convened governments, partners and technical agencies to align response priorities and reinforce preparedness across affected and neighbouring countries. The outbreak has affected several health zones in Ituri Province, including…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: Epidemic of Ebola Disease Caused By Bundibugyo Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda Determined a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 – Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event is known to be currently occurring, is hereby determining that…

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Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

Africa: AUC Chairperson Met This Afternoon With the President of the Republic of Guinea, H.E. General Mamady Doumbouya

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, met this afternoon with the President of the Republic of Guinea, H.E. General Mamady Doumbouya, on the margins of the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi. During the meeting, the Chairperson reaffirmed the AU Commission’s support for Guinea’s transition process, welcomed Guinea’s constructive engagement with…

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Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

Africa: Opening Statement At the Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China (Gaac), H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Phd AU Permanent Representative to the People’s Republic of China, Beijing | 23 April 2026

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 Her Excellency Dr. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of the AU Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and your formidable…

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Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, today received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of #Nigeria to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & to the AU. The Chairperson congratulated Ambassador Aminu on his appointment, noting that his prior engagement with…

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Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Joined H.E. @tayeatske, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning Joined H.E. @TayeAtske, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to address the inaugural meeting of the Africa-China #Entrepreneurs meeting (CAES) in Addis Ababa. The forum brought together business leaders from #Africa & #Chaina. Also in attendance were H.E. Jiang Feng, Ambassador of…

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Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

Africa: The Preliminary Statement – the African Union Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Djibouti 10 April 2026 Presidential Election

I. INTRODUCTION Following the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Djibouti, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, upon the proposal of the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), H.E. Bankole Adeoye, deployed a Short-Term African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to observe and report on…

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Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

Africa: Statement of the Chairperson of the AU Commission On the Passing of Former President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, H.E. Liamine Zeroual

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses profound sorrow upon learning of the passing of H.E. Liamine Zeroual, former President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, who departed on yesterday evening. The AUC Chairperson extends heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Algeria, as well as to the…

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