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      Forty-Ninth (49th) Ordinary Session of the Executive Council
      Forty-Ninth (49th) Ordinary Session of the Executive Council
      24 June 2026
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      African Union Launches Call For Papers For Au Echo 2026, Focusing On Water Sustainability And Sanitation
      African Union Launches Call For Papers For Au Echo 2026,
      17 June 2026

      The African Union (AU) has officially announced a call for papers for the 2026 edition of its flagship publication, AU ECHO.

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      The African Union Commission, Zambia, And Acmad Convene Continental Dialogue To Strengthen Africa's Preparedness For  El Niño 2026/2027 Through Enhanced And Timely Weather And Climate Services
      The African Union Commission, Zambia, And Acmad Convene Continental Dialogue
      15 June 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, and the African Centre

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      African Union Commission Concludes High-Level Benchmarking Mission on Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based Education 5.0 Model
      AUC Concludes High-Level Benchmarking Mission on Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based
      15 June 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), concluded a Benchmarking and Policy Learning Mission to the Republic of Zimbabwe

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      African Union Concludes Humanitarian and Free Movement of Persons Assessment Mission to Rwanda with Solidarity Gesture
      African Union Concludes Humanitarian and Free Movement of Persons Assessment
      12 June 2026

      African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has successfully concluded a four-day Humanitarian and Free Movement of Persons

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      “Governance: The Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent”
      The Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity,
      12 June 2026

      Media Advisory

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      AUC Chairperson received Director-General of the Anwar AGDAUAE
      26 June 2026

      H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this afternoon received H.E.

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      AUC Chairperson this morning participated in the closing session of the 52nd Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC)
      AUC Chairperson participated in closing session of the 52nd Session of the PRC
      26 June 2026

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

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      Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission following the earthquakes in Venezuela
      Statement of the AUC Chairperson following the earthquakes in Venezuela
      25 June 2026

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

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      Keynote Speech by H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, at the Celebration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy
      AUC Deputy Chairperson at Celebration of International Day of Women in Diplomacy
      19 June 2026

      VENUE: Tunis, Republic of Tunisia

      DATE:Friday, 19 June 2026

       

       

       

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      H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi received H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and High Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea
      Deputy Chairperson received H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania
      17 June 2026

      H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi received on 16 June 2026, on behalf of H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission; H.E.

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      Message by H.E Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha
      Message by AUC Deputy Chairperson on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha
      27 May 2026

      "On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, I extend my sincere congratulations to all staff and employees of the African Union Commission, as well as to all Muslims across our African continent and the world

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      52nd Ordinary Session of the PRC
      52nd Ordinary Session of the PRC
      2026-06-03
      Statement by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Occasion of Africa Day 2026
      Statement by AUC Chairperson on the Occasion of Africa Day 2026
      2026-05-25
      Statement by AUC Chairperson on the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
      Statement by AUC Chairperson on the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
      2026-05-25
      Message of the AUC Chairperson, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on the occasion of Africa Day 2026
      Message of the AUC Chairperson on the occasion of Africa Day 2026
      2026-05-25
      Experts Session - 5th STC on Transport and Energy
      Experts Session - 5th STC on Transport and Energy
      2026-04-27
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      Agenda 2063

      Flagship Projects
      Integrated High Speed Train Network

      Connecting African capitals and commercial centers through a High-Speed Train Network; facilitating the movement of goods, factor services and people as well as reducing transport costs and relieving congestion of current and future systems through increased rail connectivity.

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      African Commodities Strategy

      Transforming Africa from a raw materials supplier by enabling countries to add value, extract higher rents from commodities, integrate into global value chains promote diversification anchored in value addition and local content development.

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      African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

      Accelerating intra-African trade and boosting Africa’s trading position in the global market by strengthening Africa’s common voice and policy space in global trade negotiations.

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      The African Passport & Free Movement of People

      Removing restrictions on Africans’ ability to travel, work and live within their own continent by transforming restrictive laws and promoting visa free travel to enhance movement of all African citizens in all African countries.

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      Silencing the Guns by 2020

      Ending all wars, civil conflicts, gender-based violence, violent conflicts and preventing genocide in the continent by 2020.

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      The Grand Inga Dam Project

      Generating an estimated 43,200MW of power to support current regional power pools and their combined service to transform Africa from traditional to modern sources of energy and ensure access to clean and affordable electricity.

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      Single African Air-Transport Market

      Promoting intra-regional connectivity between the capital cities of Africa by creating a single unified air transport market in Africa, as an impetus to the continent’s economic integration and growth agenda.

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      African Economic Forum

      Multi-stakeholder meeting bringing together the Africa’s policy makers, private sector, academia and civil society to reflect on accelerating Africa’s socio- economic development and transformation by harnessing its vast resources.

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      African Financial Institutions

      Accelerating integration and economic development through the establishment of organisations which will play a pivotal role in the mobilization of resources and management of the African financial sector.

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      The Pan African e-Network

      Transforming Africa into an e-Society by implementing policies and strategies that lead to transformative e-applications and services in Africa such as broad band terrestrial infrastructure, cyber security and revolutionary bio and nanotechnology industries.

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      Africa Outer Space Strategy

      Strengthening Africa’s use of outer space to bolster development in critical sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, remote sensing, climate forecast, banking and finance, defense and security.

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      African Virtual & e-University

      Using ICT based programmes to increase access to tertiary and continuing education in Africa by reaching large numbers of students and professionals in multiple sites simultaneously.

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      Cyber Security

      Incorporating emerging technologies in Africa’s development plans and ensuring these technologies are used for the benefit of African individuals, institutions and nation states by ensuring data protection and safety online.

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      Great African Museum

      Preserving and promoting African cultural heritage by creating awareness of Africa’s vast, dynamic and diverse cultural artefacts and Africa’s continuing influence on world cultures in art, music, language, science, and so on.

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      Encyclopaedia Africana

      Provide an authoritative resource on the authentic history of Africa and African life.

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      • Theme of the Year 2026

        Key Resources

        • Key
        • Speeches
        • All Documents
        Reports
        Second Continental Report on The Implementation of Agenda 2063
        2022-02-10

        Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year period.

        AUC Chairperson Reports
        Annual Report of the Activities of the African Union and its Organs For the Period of January to December 2025
        2026-05-18
        AUC Chairperson Reports
        End of Term Report 2017 - 2025
        2026-05-15

        8 YEARS SERVING AFRICA
        Leading a Transformative and Impact Oriented Journey

        AU Echo Magazine
        AU Echo 2025
        2026-02-20
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        Speech
        Speeches
        Keynote Speech by H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, at the Celebration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy
        2026-06-19
        Speech
        Speeches
        OPENING REMARKS FOR H.E. MOSES VILAKATI COMMISSIONER FOR AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, BLUE ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT 11 OUR OCEAN CONFERENCE
        2026-06-17
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        Speeches
        All statement delivered on the event: The African Union Commission, Zambia, And Acmad Convene Continental Dialogue To Strengthen Africa's Preparedness For El Niño 2026/2027 Through Enhanced And Timely Weather And Climate Services
        2026-06-15
        Speech
        Speeches
        Remark by H.E. Amma A. Twum-Amoah Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, African Union Commission
        2026-06-11
        Reports
        Second Continental Report on The Implementation of Agenda 2063
        2022-02-10

        Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year period.

        Documents
        Strategic Framework for the Prevention and Management of Anaemia in Africa
        2026-05-19

        The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, has launched the S

        AUC Chairperson Reports
        End of Term Report 2017 - 2025
        2026-05-15

        8 YEARS SERVING AFRICA
        Leading a Transformative and Impact Oriented Journey

        AU Echo Magazine
        AU Echo 2025
        2026-02-20
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