Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Egypt's Prime Minister joins African leaders in Angola to address urgent security reforms.

The African Union condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that such escalation threatens maritime security, regional stability, and African nations' economic interests dependent on safe passage through this critical waterway.

The African Union condemns a drone strike on Egypt's Damietta Port, calling it a sovereignty violation.

AU condemns terrorist attacks on Niger and Mali, killing soldiers and injuring many.

African leaders sent condolences to Qatar's Emir after former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's death.

The African Union appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as special envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea, tasking him with coordinating diplomatic efforts across a conflict-ridden region critical to global trade and geopolitical stability.

African Union Commission Chairperson Youssouf demands sustainable financing to address escalating continental crises, revealing the institution operates at only thirty percent mandated staffing levels while member states fail to meet financial obligations, threatening peacekeeping and health initiatives.

The African Union expresses deep concern over the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda.

President Ramaphosa and AU Commission Chair Youssouf oversaw PAP bureau elections in South Africa in April 2026, highlighting efforts to transform the continental parliament from symbolic to effective governance amid Africa's trillion-dollar debt crisis and colonial legacies.

Macron says Africa should lead efforts to resolve its own crises.

The African Union and United Nations reaffirm their strategic partnership to address global challenges.

President William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron co-host Kenya's Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, drawing over 4,000 delegates including 30 heads of state, marking France's strategic pivot toward stronger African partnerships on innovation, climate, and security amid improving bilateral ties.

The African Union calls for an immediate Sudan ceasefire and unified global mediation to end the humanitarian crisis.

After three years of war, Sudan confronts devastation as donors gather in Berlin

Over $1.5 billion pledged to ease Sudan's hunger crisis at Berlin conference.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf committed to strengthened cooperation addressing Africa's peace, development, and security challenges, prioritizing Security Council reform and equitable global financial systems.

The Iran-U.S. escalation in early 2026 triggered severe economic shockwaves across Africa, with policymakers warning the continent could lose at least 0.2 percentage points of GDP growth if conflict persists beyond six months, affecting fragile recoveries through disrupted energy markets, food supply chains, and shipping routes.

Security threats across Africa impose an estimated $18 billion yearly economic burden, representing a significant drain on the continent's resources and hindering development progress amid ongoing regional conflicts.

The African Union condemned a drone strike on Egypt's Damietta Port, calling it a sovereignty violation.

African Union condemns Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

The African Union convenes a meeting to counter terrorism and violent extremism in Africa tomorrow.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visits Ethiopia, meeting officials to discuss security and diplomacy.

Ebola cases exceed 200 in Congo and Uganda, with over 875 infected and 202 dead in Congo.

India postpones the India-Africa Forum Summit due to Africa's Ebola outbreak.

Africa CDC alerts the continent to the growing risk of Ebola spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

The African Union and United Nations signed a strategic partnership agreement to advance peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development across Africa, addressing crises in multiple regions and calling for international financial system reform.

Macron says Africa should lead its own crisis responses during his Addis Ababa visit.

The AU Commission Chair, UN Secretary-General, and French President met in Addis Ababa on May 13, 2026, affirming commitment to multilateralism, African-led solutions to continental crises, and stronger AU-UN partnership on peace and security cooperation.

China implemented zero-tariff treatment on all 53 African nations with diplomatic ties, becoming the first major economy to grant unilateral tariff exemption, aiming to boost African exports and industrialization amid global protectionism.

Switzerland pledges CHF23m more aid to war-torn Sudan

After three years of war, Sudan confronts devastation as donors gather in Berlin

Donors gather in Berlin to aid war-torn Sudan after three years of conflict.

The African Union welcomes the UN General Assembly resolution strengthening UN-AU cooperation in peace, security, and development.

The African Union welcomed a ceasefire in the US-Israeli war on Iran, emphasizing its critical impact on African economies suffering from fuel supply disruptions and inflation while calling for sustained diplomatic engagement.

Northern Ethiopia's war has ended, but lasting stability requires completing the transition to a functioning political order.

African leaders reaffirm support for Somalia mission, calling for stronger commitment and reliable funding.

The African Union emphasized that secure Red Sea passage is critical to Africa's economic and security interests, as disruptions threaten trade routes and regional stability affecting the continent's development and prosperity.

The African Union chairman visits Mali to restore relations and discuss security issues.

The African Union condemns coordinated terror attacks in Mali, offering condolences and support to the government and people.

The UN briefed the Security Council on various global conflicts and crises, including Ukraine and Afghanistan, urging diplomacy and ceasefire.

Africa CDC declares the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security.

Activists, including foreign nationals, were arrested in Nairobi while attempting to storm the KICC venue hosting the Africa Forward Summit with over 30 heads of state, protesting against alleged foreign interference and imperialism in Africa.

French President Macron will host talks in Paris regarding the African Union's peace fund as African nations pursue greater financial autonomy and reduced dependence on external funding sources for their peacekeeping and security initiatives.

Macron says African problems must be solved by Africa, supporting AU-led mediation efforts.

Egyptian President Al-Sisi attended Nairobi's Africa-France Summit with 30 African leaders demanding permanent UN Security Council representation, addressing global financial reform and sustainable development amid France's declining West African influence.

China eliminated tariffs on all 53 African nations with diplomatic ties, enabling African exports of cocoa, coffee, and fruits to enter duty-free, fostering industrialization and countering global protectionism trends.

The Middle East conflict has weakened 29 African currencies, significantly increasing debt servicing costs and import expenses for vulnerable nations including Senegal and Sudan, while threatening to reduce continental GDP growth by at least 0.2 percentage points if the crisis persists.

Switzerland pledges CHF23m more aid to war-torn Sudan

Africa's cities are urbanizing at record 3.5 percent annually, generating 60 percent of GDP while facing a severe housing crisis affecting over 60 percent of its youth population lacking adequate shelter.

Veteran Ethiopian diplomat Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis has passed away after receiving medical treatment for an unspecified condition.