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 sworn in at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. They garnered the required two thirds majority votes of the 49 member states eligible to vote. 6 AU member states are under sanctions and therefore ineligible to vote. The elections and appointments of the AU Commission Commissioners were conducted during the Executive Council session of Ministers of Foreign Affairs. 🌐𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩- https://ow.ly/HAe050V1aFs
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The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African states as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Our Headquarters are located in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. The vision of the African Union is that of: “An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena”. Our mission is to become “An efficient and value-adding institution driving the African integration and development process in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens”. The values that guide and govern our function and operations are: • Respect for diversity and teamwork • Think Africa above all; • Transparency and accountability • Integrity and Impartiality; • Efficiency and Professionalism; and • Information and Knowledge sharing
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𝐕𝐎𝐗 𝐏𝐎𝐏: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞. 🗃️Implement policies that advance industrialization. 💡Harness Africa's rich energy potential for industrialization. 📚Invest in human capacity through education and vocational training. 🤝🏾Enhance regional cooperation. 🛰️Harness the demographic dividend to scale youth innovations. 💎Expand the “Made in Africa” market. 💰Finance industrialization projects. The African Union Commission department of Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETTIM) is leading the agenda on Africa’s industrialization, visit https://ow.ly/qhXY50SlNL9 to learn more. Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, Mining (ETTIM) | African Union
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Throwback!!! #AfricanGames have once again demonstrated the power of sport to transcend boundaries and celebrate the diversity of Africa's nations. Against the backdrop of challenging times globally, the Games provided a beacon of hope, resilience, and solidarity." #Agenda2063
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AU Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (@ymahmoudali) to Deploy Panel of the Wise for South Sudan Mediation. https://lnkd.in/dFDU2ek8
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Did you know? The #AfricanGames, a property of the African Union and coordinated by the AU Sports Council, is convened every four (4) years and (1) one year before the Olympic Games. Check the AU Sports Council Statute for all the details! https://ow.ly/I61a50S4pih
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🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨 The AU ECHO 2025 Edition is still accepting submissions for its annual publication! This is your chance to contribute to a publication addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time. New Deadline: Monday, 31st March 2025 https://ow.ly/MROH50Vqz6u
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