African Union

“ It is no secret that the current international landscape is increasingly characterized by geopolitical shifts, economic uncertainties, climate shocks, debt pressures, declining concessional flows, and competing global priorities.

In this fragmented world, Africa faces a serious challenge: navigating external vulnerabilities while aggressively funding its own internal transformation “

Representing the Chairperson of African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, at the 2026 African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson

Read the full statement at:
https://au.int/en/speeches/20260526/remarks-auc-deputy-chairperson-african-development-bank-group-annual-meetings

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning received H.E. Prof. , Ambassador of the Republic of to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU.

The Chairperson commended Angola’s longstanding commitment & valuable contributions to the promotion of peace, security, & stability across the African continent.

Amb. Bembe conveyed a letter of invitation from H.E. João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, inviting the Chairperson to participate in the International Summit of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, to be held in Luanda under the theme: “A Call for Peace, an End to Wars, and Respect for International Law.”

They also exchanged views on strengthening the AU's role in advancing effective multilateralism, enhancing conflict prevention mechanisms, & promoting sustainable peace & security in Africa, in the lead-up to the Extraordinary AU Summit on “Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa,” scheduled to take place in Luanda in August 2026.

Amb. Bembe further commended the Chairperson’s leadership of the AU Commission & his commitment to advancing peace, security, & stability across the continent.

Read @ https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20260526/auc-chairperson-morning-received-ambassador-republic-angola