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      Eid ul-Fitr Message of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf
      Eid ul-Fitr Message of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission
      19 March 2026

      On the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, I extend my warmest greetings to all Muslims across Africa and around the world.

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      Statement of the Chairperson on the passing of Nicholas Haysom
      Statement of the Chairperson on the passing of Nicholas Haysom
      19 March 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses profound sadness at the passing of Mr.

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      AU Commission Chairperson commends the agreed decision to pursue peaceful and diplomatic settlement of border disputes among Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone
      AUC Chairperson commends decision to pursue peaceful and diplomatic settlement
      18 March 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.

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      African Union Commission Chairperson strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack in Northeast Nigeria
      AUC Chairperson strongly condemns heinous terrorist attack in Northeast Nigeria
      18 March 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.

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      Statement of Condolences by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Ethiopia Gamo Zone Mudslide
      Statement of Condolences by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on E
      16 March 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.

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      The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, and the African Union Commission Condemn the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli occupying authorities
      OIC, LAS, AUC Condemn the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
      13 March 2026

      The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, and the African Union Commission affirm the central status of the Holy City

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      AUC Chairperson Condemns Attack on Civilians in Goma, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace in Eastern DRC
      Chairperson Condemns Attack on Civilians in Goma, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace
      12 March 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E.

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      Opening Remarks by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission at the AU Media Fellowship – Cohort 3.0
      Opening Remarks by AUC Chairperson at the AU Media Fellowship – Cohort 3.0
      11 March 2026

      Distinguished colleagues, partners, and our outstand-ing Fellows,

      Good morning.

      It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the African Union Media Fellowship – Cohort 3.0.

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      Statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Situation in the Persian Gulf
      Statement by the AUC Chairperson on the Situation in the Persian Gulf
      9 March 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.

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      AUC Chairperson this afternoon received Donald Kaberuka, AU Special Envoy on Sustainable Financing for the Union & Financing for Peace in Africa
      AUC Chairperson received AU Special Envoy on Sustainable Financing for the Union
      9 March 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received Donald Kaberuka, AU Special Envoy on Sustainable Financing for the Union & Financing for Peac

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      Allocution de S.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Président de la Commission de l'Union Africaine À l'occasion de la Journée internationale de la Femme
      Allocution du Président de la CUA À la Journée internationale de la Femme
      9 March 2026

      Mes Chères Filles, Sœurs, Mères et Collègues,

      Press releases
      Message of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the AU Commission on the Occasion of International Women’s Day 2026
      AUC Chairperson Message on the Occasion of International Women’s Day 2026
      8 March 2026

      8 MARCH 2026

      Excellencies,
      Dear Esteemed Colleagues

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