Mirjam Tjassing

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received & held consultations this morning with members of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The exchanges focused on developments in the Great Lakes region, particularly the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, & their implications for regional peace, security, & development. The Chairperson and ICG members underscored the importance of sustaining ongoing efforts to promote dialogue, de-escalation, & confidence-building. They welcomed progress achieved through the Washington Accord & the Doha process, & stressed the importance of consolidating gains through the implementation of agreed measures, including a durable ceasefire, enhanced humanitarian access, confidence-building initiatives, & continued engagement among the concerned parties. The Chairperson @ymahmoudali reiterated the African Union’s lead role in supporting regional & international efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful & lasting resolution to the crisis, and called for continued alignment and coordination with AU-led initiatives. In this regard, ICG members reaffirmed their support for the AU's efforts & its central role in advancing peace, security, & stability in the Great Lakes region. The meeting also reaffirmed their conviction that a sustainable solution can only be achieved through dialogue and peaceful means, & called on all stakeholders to uphold their commitments, protect civilians, facilitate unhindered humanitarian access, & respect international humanitarian law. The Chairperson further noted that the Ebola outbreak is placing additional strain on an already fragile humanitarian situation & underscored the need for strengthened regional cooperation, cross-border coordination, & public health preparedness, in line with the outcomes of the recent AU High-Level Meeting on Ebola in Bujumbura. The Chairperson & the ICG members reaffirmed the importance of inclusive dialogue, good governance, and regional cooperation as indispensable pillars for sustainable peace, stability, and development in the Great Lakes region. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/2026…

Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine a rencontré S.E. Abdoulaye Diop, Ministre des Affaires étrangères de la République du #Mali. Les échanges ont porté sur les récentes évolutions au Mali et dans le Sahel. Le Président de la Commission a réaffirmé la pleine solidarité de l’Union africaine avec le Mali à la suite des événements du 25 avril 2026. Les deux parties sont convenues de poursuivre le dialogue en vue d’accompagner le Mali sur la voie de la stabilité, de la bonne gouvernance et du développement, conformément aux aspirations de l’Agenda 2063. @ymahmoudali @AbdoulayeDiop8

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission met with H.E. Mamadou Tangara, High Representative for #Mali and the #Sahel, to exchange views on recent developments in the region. The Chairperson commended the efforts undertaken by the High Representative and encouraged him to continue his engagement and dialogue initiatives in support of stability, peace and sustainable development across the Sahel. [Français] Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine a rencontré S.E. Mamadou Tangara, Haut Représentant pour le Mali et le Sahel, afin d’échanger sur les récentes dynamiques dans la région. Le Président de la Commission a salué les efforts déployés par le Haut Représentant et l’a encouragé à poursuivre ses initiatives de dialogue et d’accompagnement des pays du Sahel en faveur de la stabilité, de la paix et du développement durable. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/2026… @ymahmoudali

Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine @ymahmoudali suit avec une vive préoccupation les attaques signalées au #Mali, visant la capitale, #Bamako, ainsi que d’autres centres urbains à travers le pays. Le Président de la Commission condamne fermement ces actes, qui risquent d’exposer les populations civiles à des dangers importants, et réaffirme l’engagement constant de la Commission en faveur de la promotion de la paix, de la sécurité, de la bonne gouvernance et de la stabilité au Mali. Le Président de la Commission exprime sa pleine solidarité avec le peuple malien, les forces de défense et de sécurité ainsi que les autorités nationales.

African football reflects the African Union’s mandate to advance unity, integration, and people-centred development under #Agenda2063 ,reminding us that even in competition, Africa stands together through sport. @CAF_Online 🇸🇳 Senegal - the Lions of #Teranga will face 🇪🇬 Egypt - the #Pharaohs. #Senegal have lifted the trophy once (2021). #Egypt are seven-time champions, crowned in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, and most recently in 2010. 🇳🇬 Nigeria - the #SuperEagles will take on 🇲🇦 Morocco - the #AtlasLions. Pace against structure. #Nigeria have won the title three times -1980 (as hosts), 1994, and 2013. #Morocco claimed the trophy once, in 1976. Two quarter-finals. Four giants. Only two will move one step closer to the trophy.