Amb. Albert SHINGIRO

L'Afrique doit être une priorité, déclare le chef de l'ONU @antonioguterres

“African ideas and evidence-based solutions must lead the future of Africa,” said the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @DCP_Haddadi , at the inaugural Think Tank Coordination and Capacity-Strengthening Workshop for the African Think Tank Platform (#ATTP). The message was echoed by stakeholders, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening Africa-led research and policymaking. The #ATTP is building the capacity of think tanks to generate policy-ready research that advances #Agenda2063 and supports more effective decision-making across the continent. From trade and digitalisation to climate and food security, the platform is translating continental priorities into measurable impact.

AU Commission Chairperson Appoints President Obasanjo to Support Peace Efforts in the Horn of Africa. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to support AU Commission’s efforts towards peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, Announcing the appointment, the AUC Chairperson stated: “President Obasanjo brings unparalleled experience, wisdom, and credibility to this important assignment”. In this capacity, President Obasanjo will engage with all relevant stakeholders and parties with a view to building confidence, sustaining dialogue, and supporting ongoing efforts towards lasting peace, stability, reconciliation in the Horn of Africa. The AUC Chairperson @ymahmoudali expressed his deep appreciation to President Obasanjo for accepting this responsibility and reaffirmed the African Union’s continued commitment to supporting sustainable peace in the region. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

Grateful for the strong lasting partnership between the @UN & @_AfricanUnion as we reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing peace & security, human rights & sustainable development through the signing of a joint declaration. Together, we will continue our work to address complex global & regional challenges.

« L'exclusion continue de l'Afrique d'une représentation permanente au Conseil de sécurité est une injustice historique et indéfendable. » @antonioguterres appelle à reformer le Conseil pour garantir qu’il agisse avec légitimité et efficacité. un.org/sg/en/content/…

“Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent representation in the Security Council is a historical injustice and indefensible.” – @antonioguterres says reform is essential to ensure the Security Council is able to act with legitimacy and effectiveness.

« L'énorme potentiel de l'Afrique est freiné par un système international injuste. Cela doit changer. Nous devons faire pression pour obtenir un système qui donne à l'Afrique la voix, les ressources et la représentation qui lui ont longtemps été refusées. » – @antonioguterres

I have always believed that Africa should be seen for what it is: a continent of immense richness & promise. Today, the partnership between the @_AfricanUnion & the @UN is stronger than ever Together we continue to strive for peace & security, sustainable development & human rights.

Meeting between the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the President of the French Republic. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, M. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, M. António Guterres, and the President of the French Republic, M. Emmanuel Macron held informal consultations on 13 May 2026 at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Discussions focused on several African and international issues of mutual interest, on which the three leaders noted a strong convergence of views. They reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism as an indispensable framework for seeking common solutions to contemporary challenges related to peace and security, sustainable development, climate change and global economic vulnerabilities. They also emphasised the importance of more representative and inclusive international governance, particularly within the United Nations Security Council, and recognised the need for African representation in line with the spirit of the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration. The three leaders reaffirmed the centrality of African solutions to the crises affecting the continent, as well as the importance of a balanced partnership between the African Union and the United Nations. They emphasised the need to strengthen coordination of international support to African efforts in conflict prevention, mediation and peace support operations. In this context, they reaffirmed their commitment to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023), which they identified as a landmark development in the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations on peace and security. They emphasised the importance of its effective implementation in order to ensure more predictable, sustainable and flexible funding for African peace support operations, without prejudice to the Security Council’s primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security in accordance with the United Nations Charter. They also agreed to support the organisation of simulation exercises designed to test the practical arrangements for implementing Resolution 2719. The discussions also provided an opportunity to address the prospects for international mobilisation in support of African priorities regarding peace, resilience and development. In this regard, the three leaders agreed to work towards organising an international conference to mobilise private-sector resources for the African Union Peace Fund, that would take place in Paris before the end of 2026. On the situation in the Middle East, the three leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, in particular respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and the peaceful settlement of disputes. They expressed their concern at the economic, energy and food repercussions of the conflict on the African continent, particularly regarding the supply of hydrocarbons and fertilisers, with potentially significant consequences for food security, macroeconomic stability and social stability in the most vulnerable African countries. They called for strengthened international solidarity with Africa in order to mitigate the impact of this external shock on the continent’s food security. In this regard, they agreed to explore the establishment, under African leadership, of concrete emergency measures aimed at safeguarding the food security of vulnerable African States in the face of disruptions affecting global fertiliser markets. In this context, France indicated that this issue would also be addressed during the discussions on the global economic situation at the G7 Summit to be held in Évian on 15, 16 and 17 June 2026. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the President of the French Republic reaffirmed their commitment to promote collective, solidarity-based and sustainable responses to the challenges of peace, security and development affecting the African continent and the international system. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas… @ymahmoudali @antonioguterres @EmmanuelMacron @UN @AfricanUnionUN

Joint Communiqué of the Tenth African Union–United Nations Annual Conference. 1. On 13 May 2026, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, convened the Tenth African Union–United Nations Annual Conference at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa. They reaffirmed their commitment to the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union as a cornerstone for advancing peace and security, human rights, sustainable development, and accelerating progress on AU Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda. They agreed that cooperation between the two organizations rests on collective coordinated action to address complex global and regional challenges. They expressed deep concern over the multiplication of the prevailing global and continental challenges, including armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, poverty and inequalities, climate change, and disregard for international law and shared principles. AU–UN Partnership Frameworks 2. The Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General reviewed progress in the implementation of the three joint frameworks, namely the Joint Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, the Framework for the Implementation of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Joint Framework on Human Rights. They welcomed the progress achieved in deepening institutional cooperation, strengthening coherence and accountability, and highlighted the importance of strengthening mechanisms such as the High-Level Strategic Dialogue (HLSD) and the College-to-College (C2C) platform, as well as regular engagements across the three pillars of the partnership. In this regard, they welcomed the adoption of General Assembly Resolution 79/329, which provides renewed impetus for reinforcing AU–UN cooperation frameworks and institutional mechanisms, ensuring Africa's centrality in the work of the United Nations. Peace and Security 3. The Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General underscored the primacy of political solutions, as well as the need for predictable, sustainable, and adequate financing for AU-led peace support operations including through the implementation the UN Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023) on a case-by-case basis. 4. They discussed regional situations, including the Great Lakes, the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, deploring the suffering caused by violent conflict in several regions, reaffirming their joint commitment to the respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the Constitutive Act, as well as to the promotion of political dialogue at both bilateral and regional levels to address ongoing crises. 5. On the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes region , they underscored the need to urgently reach an effective and lasting ceasefire through amicable means, including through the AU-led mediation process, as called for in the Communiqué of the 1261stMeeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 14 February 2025 at the level of Heads of State and Government, on the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Security Council resolution 2773 (2025). They agreed to strengthen coordinated support to the ongoing mediation processes, namely the African-led mediation process under the leadership of H.E. President Faure Gnassingbé, the AU Mediator, as well as the Doha and Washington processes. 6. On Sudan, they welcomed the appeal made by leading Sudanese civilian actors during the Third International Sudan Conference, held in Berlin, Germany, on 15 April 2026, calling for de-escalation and an end to the conflict. They called upon the parties to the conflict to place the supreme interests of the Sudanese people at the forefront and to engage constructively in efforts aimed at achieving peace. In this regard, they underscored the importance of revitalising an inclusive inter-Sudanese dialogue, rooted in reconciliation and aimed at fostering the conditions for a consensual political solution through the facilitation efforts of the Quintet. They further agreed to strengthen coordinated regional and international peace efforts in order to prevent further regional spillover and reaffirmed their commitment to continue working together, including within the Quintet framework, towards a swift, peaceful and sustainable resolution of the conflict. 7. On the Horn of Africa, they underscored the importance of the full implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA – Pretoria Agreement) and called on the signatory parties to use the established mechanisms to address any disagreement. They also expressed concern regarding the increase of interstate tensions within the region and agreed to strengthen coordinated preventive action by both organizations. 8. On the Sahel, they underscored the imperative of a comprehensive approach to prevent and counter violent extremism and committed to identifying ways and means to support national and regional efforts in this regard. They expressed their sincere condolences to the people of Mali following the deadly attacks perpetrated on 25 April 2026 and reiterated their firm condemnation of these terrorist attacks. 9. The Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General agreed to work closely toward enhancing the effective implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023) including through the established thematic workstreams of the Joint United Nations–African Union Roadmap. 10. Furthermore, the Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General acknowledged the growing repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the African continent. They reiterated calls for peace and dialogue and underscored the imperative of strengthened international solidarity and coordinated measures to de-escalate the situation and mitigate its impact on macroeconomic stability, energy supply, and food security, trade and supply chains, inflationary pressures and fiscal space in Africa and globally in Africa. In this regard, they agreed to advance this issue in relevant international fora, including the G20 and the G7. Sustainable Development 11. The Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General welcomed progress achieved through the AU–UN partnership on sustainable development, particularly through the College-to-College (C2C), and High-Level Strategic Dialogue (HLSD) mechanisms. They commended the outcome of the 6th AU–UN High-Level Strategic Dialogue on Sustainable Development held on 16 February 2026, including the establishment of a joint roadmap and digital dashboard to strengthen implementation and track progress. They further welcomed progress on the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of Agenda 2063 and reaffirmed the importance of continued AU–UN alignment in support of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda, including ahead of the United Nations Water Conference of December 2026, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and Senegal. 12. They also noted that recent engagements at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development and strengthened collaboration on Financing for Development, domestic resource mobilization in Africa, and G20 processes have enhanced clarity and visibility of the partnership. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening and building on the two organizations' legacy and institutional heritage. 13. The Chairperson and the Secretary-General noted the progress made in the joint technical work on the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063 (STYIP) and called on all parties and stakeholders to actively support the implementation of STYIP, especially in supporting all African countries in achieving middle-income status by 2033 and ensuring a stable, peaceful and prosperous Africa. 14. They called for accelerated reform of the international financial architecture to better reflect the priorities and realities of developing countries, particularly the African continent, as well as to address the structural challenges affecting its development, including the financing gap, unsustainable debt, illicit financial flows among others. 15. They reiterated the centrality of sustainable infrastructure, energy transition, digital transformation, youth employment, women’s economic empowerment, and regional integration, including through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as essential drivers for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth on the continent. Human Rights 16. The Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General recalled the centrality of human rights to conflict prevention, sustaining peace, and inclusive development. They reaffirmed the importance of the Joint Framework on Human Rights and commended the adoption of the AU Convention on Ending Violence against Women and Girls. 17. They welcomed the outcomes of the recent Dialogue on Human Rights (Geneva, May 2025), which focused on strengthening human rights compliance in AU Peace Support Operations (AUPSOs) using the AU Compliance and Accountability Framework (AUCF) and reiterated the need for closer cooperation, and the continuity and sustainability of the partnership to enhance the respect for, and promotion and protection of human rights to fully comply with AU and international standards on human rights, transparency, and accountability. AU Theme of the Year 18. The Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General underscored the convergence between the African Union Theme of the Year for 2026 — "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063" — Sustainable Development Goal 6, and the upcoming United Nations Water Conference of December 2026, and committed to ensuring that African perspectives shape the global agenda. In this regard, they welcomed the role played by the 12th session of the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development which took place from 28 to 30 April 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the African Dialogue Series focused on the theme of the year. They also underscored the need to approach water not just as a basic service, but also as a strategic resource. They further agreed to scale up joint support to the African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) and the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP), to promote a strategic asset management approach to water, to mobilise predictable financing for climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure, and to accelerate the deployment of early warning systems for water and climate risks, aiming for universal coverage of African populations by 2027. 19. With regard to the AU Theme of the Year in 2025, the Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General welcomed the historic adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime against Humanity on 25 March 2026. This constitutes a historic event in addressing the injustices of the past and the suffering of Africans and people of African descent. Cross-Cutting Issues 20. The Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation on the advancement of health sovereignty, universal health coverage, and sustainable development across Africa. They committed to continue supporting strengthened migration governance frameworks that promote protection, regular pathways, and the humane management of migration, including through the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration, enhanced protection for stranded and vulnerable migrants, the combat against trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants, and coordinated responses to climate-induced displacement and mobility. 21. They further committed to deepening collaboration toward the operationalisation of the African Humanitarian Agency and to strengthened global solidarity in the face of forced displacement, as provided for by the Global Compact on Refugees, with a view to reinforcing Africa's humanitarian preparedness, response and resilience capacities, particularly in situations of forced displacement, protection of affected populations, and support to crisis-affected communities. 22. On illicit drug trafficking and its public health implications, the Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General agreed to intensify joint efforts to prevent and combat drug-related crime, promote evidence-based prevention, treatment, care, and rehabilitation services, strengthen HIV prevention among people who use drugs and in prison settings, and expand equitable access to controlled medicines for medical and scientific purposes across the continent. A Stronger AU–UN Partnership 23. The Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General reaffirmed that the AU–UN partnership is strategic, multidimensional and forward-looking. They called for deeper co-creation, enhanced collaboration and continued innovation beyond 2026, and committed to advancing the development and validation of an AU–UN joint roadmap to better align continental priorities with global frameworks and amplify Africa's voice in international decision-making. They further underscored that the AU–UN partnership stands as a model of effective multilateralism, bridging regional and global governance and reinforcing the principles of shared responsibility and solidarity. 24. In this regard, they signed a Declaration reaffirming the principles underpinning the United Nations–African Union Joint Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security (2017), the African Union–United Nations Framework for the Implementation of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2018), and the African Union–United Nations Joint Framework on Human Rights (2023). They reaffirmed that the three pillars of cooperation are interconnected and mutually reinforcing and underscored the importance of regular and structured communication between the two organizations at all levels and across pillars. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening follow-up, accountability and joint implementation across the three frameworks. 25. The Chairperson of the Commission paid tribute to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. António Guterres, as he prepares to conclude his distinguished tenure at the helm of the United Nations. Throughout his mandate, the Secretary-General demonstrated principled leadership and an unwavering commitment to advancing issues of critical importance to the African continent, notably in the areas of peace and security, sustainable development, humanitarian action, climate justice, and the reform of global governance institutions. The Chairperson of the Commission further commended his steadfast dedication to multilateralism and to the strengthening of the strategic partnership between the African Union and the United Nations, grounded in shared values and common objectives. The Chairperson of the Commission conveyed its profound appreciation for his enduring engagement with Africa and extends to him its sincere wishes for continued success, good health, and fulfilment in his future endeavours. 26. The Chairperson of the Commission and the Secretary-General agreed that the Eleventh AU–UN Annual Conference will be convened in 2027 in New York, at a mutually agreed date. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas… @ymahmoudali @antonioguterres @UN @AfricanUnionUN

Rencontre entre le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, le Secrétaire général des Nations Unies et le Président de la République française. Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, M. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, le Secrétaire général des Nations unies M. António Guterres, Président de la République française, M. Emmanuel Macron ont tenu des consultations informelles le 13 mai 2026 au siège de l’Union africaine à Addis-Abeba, en Éthiopie. Les échanges ont porté sur plusieurs questions africaines et internationales d’intérêt commun, sur lesquelles les trois dirigeants ont constaté une forte convergence de vues. Ils ont réaffirmé leur attachement au multilatéralisme comme cadre indispensable à la recherche de solutions communes face aux défis contemporains liés à la paix et à la sécurité, au développement durable, au climat ainsi qu’aux vulnérabilités économiques globales. Ils ont également souligné l’importance d’une gouvernance internationale plus représentative et plus inclusive, notamment au sein du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies, et ont reconnu la nécessité d’une représentation africaine conforme à l’esprit du Consensus d’Ezulwini et de la Déclaration de Syrte. Les trois dirigeants ont réaffirmé la centralité des solutions africaines aux crises affectant le continent ainsi que l’importance d’un partenariat équilibré entre l’Union africaine et les Nations Unies. Ils ont souligné la nécessité de renforcer la coordination du soutien international aux efforts africains de prévention des conflits, de médiation et d’opérations de soutien à la paix. Dans ce contexte, ils ont réaffirmé leur engagement en faveur de la résolution 2719 (2023) du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies, qu’ils ont identifiée comme une avancée structurante du partenariat entre l’Union africaine et les Nations Unies en matière de paix et de sécurité. Ils ont souligné l’importance de sa mise en œuvre effective afin d’assurer un financement plus prévisible, durable et soutenable des opérations africaines de soutien à la paix, sans préjudice de la responsabilité principale du Conseil de sécurité en matière de maintien de la paix et de la sécurité internationales conformément à la Charte des Nations Unies. Ils sont également convenus de soutenir l’organisation d’exercices de simulation destinés à tester les modalités concrètes de mise en œuvre de la résolution 2719. Les échanges ont également permis d’aborder les perspectives de mobilisation internationale en faveur des priorités africaines en matière de paix, de résilience et de développement. À cet égard, les trois dirigeants sont convenus de travailler à l’organisation d’une conférence internationale de mobilisation de ressources du secteur privé en faveur du Fonds pour la Paix de l’Union africaine à Paris avant la fin de l’année 2026. Concernant la situation au Moyen-Orient, les trois dirigeants ont réaffirmé leur attachement aux principes consacrés par la Charte des Nations Unies, notamment le respect de la souveraineté et de l’intégrité territoriale des États ainsi que le règlement pacifique des différends. Ils ont exprimé leur préoccupation face aux répercussions économiques, énergétiques et alimentaires du conflit sur le continent africain, notamment en matière d’approvisionnement en hydrocarbures et en engrais, avec des conséquences potentielles importantes sur la sécurité alimentaire, les équilibres macroéconomiques et la stabilité sociale des pays africains les plus vulnérables. Ils ont appelé à un renforcement de la solidarité internationale envers l’Afrique afin d’atténuer les répercussions de ce choc externe sur la sécurité alimentaire du continent. Dans cette perspective, ils sont convenus d’examiner la mise en place, sous conduite africaine, de mesures d’urgence concrètes visant à préserver la sécurité alimentaire des États africains les plus vulnérables face aux perturbations des marchés mondiaux des engrais. À cet égard, la France a indiqué que cette question serait également abordée lors des discussions sur la situation économique mondiale du Sommet du G7 les 15,16 et 17 juin prochains à Évian. Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, le Secrétaire Général des Nations unies, et le Président de la République française ont réaffirmé leur volonté de poursuivre la promotion de réponses collectives, solidaires et durables aux défis de paix, de sécurité et de développement affectant le continent africain et le système international. Lire @ au.int/fr/pressreleas… @ymahmoudali @antonioguterres @EmmanuelMacron

Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent representation in the Security Council is a historical injustice & indefensible. This is not about privilege or symbolism. This is about ensuring that the Council is fit for purpose & able to act with legitimacy and effectiveness.

#Happening: The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. António Guterres, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa for the 10th African Union–United Nations Annual Conference currently underway. @UN @antonioguterres @ymahmoudali Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

«L'énorme potentiel de l'Afrique est freiné par un système international injuste. Cela doit changer» @ONU_fr

For too long, Africa’s resources have been extracted, the value captured elsewhere, the environmental damage left behind. No more exploitation. No more plundering. The people of Africa must benefit - first & most - from the resources of Africa.

On the margins of the “Africa Forward” Summit held in Nairobi, H.E. President William Ruto, @WilliamsRuto President of the Republic of Kenya & the African Union Champion for Institutional Reform, received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Their discussions focused on progress in the implementation of the African Union institutional reform agenda, including Union financing, the strengthening of the Peace Fund, & preparations for the Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council scheduled for June 2026. The President & the Chairperson reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination & consultation on this matter.

Africa holds 60% of the world's best solar potential & receives only 2% of global clean energy investment. With the right finance, the continent could generate 10 times more electricity than it needs by 2040 – entirely from renewables. Africa must be at the centre of climate justice.

During this morning’s opening session of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, spoke alongside H.E. President William Ruto of Kenya, H.E. President Emmanuel Macron of France, & UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres . In his keynote remarks, the Chairperson @ymahmoudali expressed appreciation to the Government & people of Kenya for convening the important forum, noting that the Summit comes at a defining moment for the continent & reflects a shared commitment to advancing Africa’s development agenda. He underscored that Africa is endowed with immense natural resources & a dynamic youthful population, describing these as key drivers of the continent’s transformative potential & future prosperity. He highlighted energy as a critical enabler of growth & competitiveness, stressing that sustainable economic transformation will require predictable & long-term capital, much of which already exists within the continent. The Chairperson further cautioned that illicit financial flows continue to undermine Africa’s development aspirations & deprive the continent of resources needed for investment & growth. He emphasised that infrastructure development remains central to advancing regional integration, strengthening value chains & supply chains, & unlocking the full potential of the Africa's integration. Echoing the remarks of President Ruto, the Chairperson stressed that Africa’s solutions must be anchored in policy coherence, collective action, & the sustained commitment of Member States. He also noted that peace & security remain fundamental prerequisites for development & prosperity across the continent. Concluding his remarks, the Chairperson reaffirmed his confidence in Africa’s future, stating that the continent is poised to become a major powerhouse of global growth in the decades ahead. @WilliamsRuto @EmmanuelMacron

At today’s Ministerial Meeting on the Reform of the UN Security Council, held on the margins of the Africa–France Summit in Nairobi, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, reaffirmed Africa’s united & principled position on @UN Security Council reform. The Chairperson @ymahmoudali underscored that “Africa is not asking for a favour; Africa is demanding the correction of a historical injustice,” stressing that the continent can no longer remain excluded from permanent representation in the Council despite its demographic, political, & economic weight. Guided by the Ezulwini Consensus & the Sirte Declaration,he said Africa continues to call for no fewer than two permanent seats with full prerogatives, including the veto while it exists, & five non-permanent seats in an expanded Council. Chairperson Youssouf welcomed the support of France, Kenya, & Sierra Leone in advancing the African Model, & called for stronger political coordination, strategic alliances, & concrete action to transform growing international consensus into meaningful reform. “The credibility & legitimacy of the Security Council depend on its ability to reflect the realities of today’s world, not the geopolitical order of 1945,” he stated. He further noted that the AU’s permanent membership in the G20 has already demonstrated that global governance institutions can evolve to become more representative, inclusive, & responsive to contemporary realities. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, met this afternoon with the President of the Republic of Guinea, H.E. General Mamady Doumbouya, on the margins of the Africa–France Summit in #Nairobi. During the meeting, the Chairperson @ymahmoudali reaffirmed the AU Commission’s support for Guinea’s transition process, welcomed #Guinea’s constructive engagement with neighbouring countries, & encouraged continued efforts towards promoting peace, stability, & regional cooperation in West Africa and the Sahel. President Doumbouya commended the Chairperson’s leadership at the AU & expressed appreciation for the AU’s continued support to Guinea’s transition process. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas…