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      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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       The African Union Commission and the African Renaissance Trust formalized a renewed partnership under the African Union Partnership Platform.
      AUC & ART formalized a renewed partnership under the AU Partnership Platform.
      19 February 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Renaissance Trust (ART) have formally signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in their shared commitment to driving inclusive development across the continent. 

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      African Union Launches Call for Applications for the 3rd Cohort of the Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme
      AU Call for Applications for 3rd Cohort of the Digital & Innovation Fellowship
      18 February 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC) is pleased to announce the official launch of the call for applications for the 3

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      African Union Renews Commitment to Finance Gender Equality at High-Level Breakfast Meeting
      AU Renews Commitment to Finance Gender Equality at High-Level Breakfast Meeting
      13 February 2026

      The Women, Gender and Youth Directorate of the African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Republic of Ghana, convened a High-Level Breakfast Meeting on the margins of the 39th O

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      Fireside Conversation with Africa Female Presidents
      Fireside Conversation with Africa Female Presidents
      13 February 2026

      WHAT:      Fireside Conversation with Africa Female Presidents

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      High-Level Breakfast Meeting on Financing and Reaffirming Africa's Gender Commitments
      HL Breakfast Meeting on Financing and Reaffirming Africa's Gender Commitments
      13 February 2026

      INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

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      Equatorial Guinea Becomes 8th Nation to Sign AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
      Equatorial Guinea 8th Nation to Sign Convention on Ending Violence Against Women
      12 February 2026

      On the second day of the 48th Executive Council, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea took a landmark step toward advancing women’s rights by officially signing the

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      OAFLAD’s Commitment to Build Resilience:  Moving Beyond Emergency Response
      OAFLAD’s Commitment to Build Resilience: Moving Beyond Emergency Response
      11 February 2026

      ​The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) successfully convened its 30th Ordinary General Assembly under the theme: “Building Resilience for Women and Girls: Climate, Conflict, and Sustainable Futures,”.  

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      AU Media Fellowship Attracts Over 100,000 Applications, Advancing Pan-African Storytelling
      AU Media Fellowship Attracts Over 100,000 Applications, Advancing Pan-African
      29 January 2026

      Africa’s media ecosystem is rich in talent and creativity, yet many journalists and content creators face limited opportunities to collaborate across borders or engage with continental development

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      Tunis Declaration - 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
      Tunis Declaration - 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security WPS
      24 December 2025

      Theme: “25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Leveraging Multilateral Diplomacy to Reinforce Africa’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda in a Shifting Global Order.”

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      Tunis, Birth Place of the Name, ‘Africa’ hosts 6th Forum of Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
      Tunis, Birth Place of Name ‘Africa’ hosts 6th Forum of Women, Peace and Security
      9 December 2025

      The African Union (AU) successfully convened the 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Tunis, Tunisia.

      Event
      6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
      6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
      9 December 2025

      Theme: “25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Leveraging Multilateral Diplomacy to Reinforce Africa’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda in a Shifting Global Order.”

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