H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi

"On International Labour Day, we honor the resilience and dignity of Africa’s workforce. Let us advance decent work, protect rights, and invest in skills to drive inclusive growth and shared prosperity across our continent." - H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, @DCP_Haddadi

Statement of the Chairperson of the AU Commission on the Election of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali welcomes the successful conclusion of the elections of the President and Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament @AfrikParliament, held in Midrand, Republic of South Africa. He extends warm congratulations to H.E. Fateh Boutbig on his election as President, as well as to the newly elected Members of the Bureau representing all regions of the continent. The AUC Chairperson pays tribute to the outgoing President, H.E. Fortune Charumbira, for his dedicated service and for advancing the role of the Pan-African Parliament within the African Union’s governance architecture. He notes that the orderly and transparent conduct of the elections reflects Member States’ commitment to the principles of democracy, rule of law, and inclusive representation, as enshrined in the Constitutive Act of the African Union. It further underscores the Parliament’s growing role as a platform for the voice of the African people. As the institution enters a new phase, the AUC Chairperson expresses full confidence in the incoming leadership and calls for the discharge of their responsibilities with integrity, unity of purpose, and commitment to Pan-African ideals. He reiterates the Commission’s support for ongoing institutional reforms to strengthen the effectiveness and legislative authority of the Parliament. The AUC Chairperson represented H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chairperson of the African Union, in overseeing the electoral process and taking of the oath of office by the new elected Members of Parliament. More @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

Kwa niaba yangu , ninatoa pongezi zangu za dhati kwa Bwana Boutebik Fatah kwa kuchaguliwa kuwa Rais wa Bunge la Afrika. @AfrikParliament Mafanikio haya yanastahili na yanaonyesha umahiri wake pamoja na imani kubwa iliyowekwa katika uongozi wake. Tunamtakia kila la heri katika kulitumikia bara la Afrika pamoja na mafanikio zaidi yajayo. Hongera sana !! #PAP #AUC #AfricanUnion #AUC

I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Boutebik Fatah on his election as President of the Pan-African Parliament. @AfrikParliament This well-deserved achievement reflects his competence and the great confidence placed in his leadership. Wishing him every success in serving the African continent and its peoples, and continued achievements ahead. Congratulations !! #PAP #AUC #AfricanUnion #PanAfricanParliament

أهنئ السيد بوطبيق فاتح بمناسبة انتخابه رئيسا للبرلمان الأفريقي @AfrikParliament ، إنجاز مستحق يعكس كفاءته وثقة كبيرة في قيادته. نتمنى له التوفيق في خدمة القارة الإفريقية وشعوبها ومزيدا من النجاحات. ألف مبروك.

On behalf of H.E. the Chairperson of the Commission, H.E. Ambassador Selma Haddadi Malika @DCP_Haddadi met today with H.E. Mr. A. Selverajah, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore 🇸🇬 to Ethiopia and the African Union @MFAsg to discuss and strengthen the cooperation between the two sides. The discussions focused on the candidature of Ambassador Rena Lee for Judge of the International Court of Justice (2027 - 2036) and taking advantage of the capacity building initiatives of Singapore for the African Union. Both sides committed to continue the engagement to ensure the strengthening of the cooperation for the mutual benefit of the people's of Africa and #Singapore. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

Today, I was glad to receive Nana Dr. Antwi‑Boasiako Amoah, Chairperson of the Africa Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN). @AGNChair_UNFCCC . I underscored the significance of his leadership at a critical juncture for global climate action. I further assured Dr. Amoah of the @_AfricanUnion commission’s unwavering support for the AGN’s mission. The AGN serves as a strong Continental voice on the climate change agenda, amplifying Africa’s priorities and ensuring they are heard on the international stage. #AUC #AGN #ClimateAction

I was pleased to receive H.E. Ms. Anácláudia Marinheiro Centeno Rossbach @AnacludiaRossb1 Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of @UNHABITAT 🇺🇳, at the African Union Commission. @_AfricanUnion Our meeting reaffirmed the strong AU–UN-Habitat partnership in advancing sustainable urbanisation, adequate housing, urban resilience, and empowered local governance as key pathways to delivering #Agenda2063 and the #NewUrbanAgenda across Africa. #AU #UN #AfricanUnion #UNHabitat

H.E. Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi, @DCP_Haddadi Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on behalf of the AU Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of #Uganda, at the AU Headquarters today 29th April 2026. Key discussions highlighted continental priorities particularly, the critical component of the African Union-led peace support efforts in Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Amb. Haddadi expressed the African Union’s appreciation and gratitude to Uganda, under the leadership of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, for the immense sacrifices UPDF personnel are making to ensure peace and stability in Somalia in the spirit of Pan-Africanism. She reaffirmed the AU’s efforts to mobilize resources for AUSSOM. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

Statement by the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, @DCP_Haddadi at the 12th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12) Read @ au.int/en/speeches/20…

Good exchange with H.E. Aude Maio-Coliche, EU Ambassador for Equality & Acting Deputy MD for Africa. @eu_eeas 🇪🇺 We both highlighted AU-EU robust partnership on equality, inclusion, and development as well as strong commitment to multilateralism, Implementation of the 7th AU-EU Summit outcomes and follow up mechanisms were central to our discussions including the next AU-EU SOM meeting. #AU #EU #AU_EU #Partnership @EUtoAU @EU_Commission .

Statement by H.E Selma Malika Haddadi, @DCP_Haddadi AUC Deputy Chairperson, Delivered at the Joint Ministerial Committee of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund at the 2026 World Bank Spring Meetings. Read @ au.int/en/speeches/20… @WBG_Digital @IMFNews

A milestone for peace and dialogue in Africa The AfricanUnion Commission and KAICIID - @KAICIID have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their decade-long partnership. Representing the AU was Deputy Chairperson H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, alongside KAICIID Acting Secretary General Ambassador António de Almeida-Ribeiro. Key highlights of this renewed cooperation: • Shared Vision: Grounded in a commitment to dialogue, peace, social cohesion and inclusive development. • Strategic Alignment: Advancing interreligious and intercultural dialogue in full alignment with #Agenda2063 and "The Africa We Want". • Conflict Prevention: Using dialogue as a vital tool for mediation, community resilience, and social cohesion. • Empowering Local Actors: A focus on engaging women, youth, and faith leaders as agents of change across all 55 Member States. Together, we are translating this agreement into concrete initiatives for a more peaceful continent. @DCP_Haddadi Statement @ au.int/en/speeches/20…

Our discussions focused on advancing a shared agenda for resilience and self-reliance, and ensuring that Africa’s voice continues to shape development priorities for Africa. I expressed AU’s appreciation for the able promotion of Africa’s positions and interests by the Executive Directors in the WBG processes. #SpringMeetings #AUC #WBG

I concluded my engagements at the @WorldBankGroup #SM26 with a substantive meeting with African Executive Directors to the World Bank Group Board, including Mr. Zaru Wendline Kibwe, Chair of the Africa Caucus, Hon. Zainab Ahmed, Mr Abdelhak Bedjaoui and Mr. Harold Tavares. #SpringMeetings #AUC #WBG

Substantive discussions with @bjerde_anna , Managing Director for Operations at the @WorldBankGroup, during #SM26. Fruitful overview of the state of implementation of the AU-WBG MoU. Our exchange was anchored on driving job creation, with a focus on expanding energy access, advancing local pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing, and accelerating digital integration across the continent. We underscored the importance of translating policy into action, ensuring that our frameworks deliver tangible results on the ground. #AUC #WB #WorldBank #AfricanUnion

It was a pleasure to meet @ousmane_diagana , Vice President for Western and Central Africa at the @WorldBankGroup , on the margins of #SM26. Our discussions focused on deepening the @_AfricanUnion –World Bank partnership, particularly through building regional value chains for resilience, advancing integration, and scaling support across energy, health, digital transformation, and jobs. #AfricanUnion #WorldBank

I was pleased to receive Mr. Zeine Zaidane, the newly appointed Director of the African Department at the @IMFNews , for a courtesy visit on the margins of the @WorldBankGroup #SM26. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore areas of cooperation between the @_AfricanUnion and the IMF, particularly in advancing dialogue on the continent’s economic priorities and on Africa’s engagement within the global financial system. I extend my congratulations and best wishes to him in this important role. #AfricanUnion #WorldBank