The 15th #AU High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security, and Stability in Africa has opened in Abidjan, featuring keynote addresses by Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné of 🇨🇮 & Moussa Faki Mahamat w/the attendance of Former Presidents & other distinguished dignitaries

Now out: AU PSC-UNSC communiqué. The text has changed considerably from 2023, with new substance on women, youth, climate, working methods, and resolution 2719. Central African Republic is a new geographical focus. Compare here: draftable.com/compare/CngIDD… 📄peaceau.org/en/article/joi…

As part of the effort to deride the group, they used to say “there are only two #BRICS in the wall”. That was never true, and even less so after the 16th #BRICS2024 summit in #Kazan. My column in China Daily . Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University Adil Najam  Amitav Acharya @marianakalil #Diplomacy

Canada and African Union Commission to host High-Level and Trade Policy dialogues - Canada.ca canada.ca/en/global-affa…

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The Canada-African Union Commission (AUC) Trade Policy Dialogue is under way! The Canadian and AUC delegations are meeting today to continue discussions begun during the first Trade Policy Dialogue, last year. #CanadaAfricaTogether

Canada’s long-standing relationship with Africa is evolving, and today we’re deepening our partnerships for the future. Through enhanced diplomacy, economic growth, and shared support for peace, we're building stronger people-to-people ties and driving progress together.

The AU Panel of the Wise is in Juba to advance dialogue on the implementation of the R-ARCSS. The Panel received a comprehensive briefing from SRCC Amb. Joram Biswaro and engaged with the African Diplomatic Corps to align on efforts for sustained peace & stability in #SouthSudan.

Earlier this week, I undertook a working visit to Toronto for the 2nd AU/Canada HighLevel Dialogue together with Commisioners Muchanga & Samate where together with Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, Intl Trade Minister Mary Ng and Minister of International Dev, Ahmed Hussen,we

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. 𝐌𝐣𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐚, Africa’s Leadership Debate. 📅 13 December 2024. 📍African Union Headquarters. ⏰1900Hrs EAT. Mjadala Afrika is a platform for candidates vying for the 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On The Horn, Murithi Mutiga and Hanna Tetteh unpack the state of the African Union and how it can become more effective in resolving conflicts across the continent. In partnership with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. crisisgroup.org/africa/peacema…

#YearInReview: In September, Member States adopted the Pact for the Future, pledging concrete actions for a more effective and just multilateral system. Read more, in Politically Speaking: link.medium.com/b9lAPSG6NPb

The partnership between the African Union and the United Nations has never been stronger. Together, we see an Africa brimming with hope and possibility. - António Guterres at the #AfricanUnionSummit Full remarks: un.org/sg/en/content/…

The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union has never been stronger. On all fronts, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the African Union to advance security, stability, human rights and the rule of law.

H.E. 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐟 was elected as the incoming Chairperson of the African Union Commission. He will be to be deputised by H.E. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐢. Both mandates are for four years, renewable once. The two leaders were elected and

It is with great humility and pride that I announce my appointment as Canada's Special Envoy for Africa.

Canada’s first-ever Africa Strategy is here—a new chapter in our partnership with the continent. Together, we’re driving economic growth, strengthening security, and deepening ties for a more prosperous, resilient future. Learn more: canada.ca/en/global-affa…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Mahmoud Ali youssouf), met with the Co-Chairs of the African Union Partners Group #AUPG: H.E. Ben Marc Diendéré J.K., Permanent Representative of #Canada to the African Union, and H.E. Simone Knapp,

Keynote Address by His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, on the theme “Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration: Two Decades of the African Common