Also known as: AUC · AU Commission
African Union Commission — regional organization that calls for diplomatic resolution of interstate tensions, monitors peace agreements, and supports continental development initiatives.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for renewed multilateral solidarity in addressing Africa’s evolving peace and security challenges, warning that growing pressure on the global multilateral system is testing …
AU Commission Chair calls for stronger AU–UN cooperation amid rising global instabilityThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday joined African leaders, diplomats and peace envoys in Libreville, Gabon, for the 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, convened by the African Union Commission. …
Uhuru joins African leaders at AU peace retreat in GabonCapital News
… Among the leaders engaged were representatives from France, Sierra Leone, Mauritius, Madagascar, Eswatini, Egypt, Chad, Comoros, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia, as well as officials from the African Union Commission and the International Finance Corpor …
President Ruto Introduces Justice Njoki Ndung’u to World Leaders in ICC Campaign DriveCitizen Digital
… Also in attendance were French President Emmanuel Macron, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. …
Africa asserts autonomy as Nairobi Summit forges partnership of equalsCitizen Digital
… A peace and security plenary is set for 3.00pm to 4.30pm, with opening remarks by President William Ruto and President Macron, followed by discussions featuring UN Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. …
Police block protesters from accessing KICC during Africa Forward Summit, several arrestedCitizen Digital
… On Wednesday, the French president will travel to Addis Ababa where he will hold talks with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the African Union Commission, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Macron seeks to cement Africa legacy with Kenya summitThe Standard
… mit held in a non-Francophone African country, drawing over 4,000 delegates, including 30 heads of state and government, global financiers, business leaders and civil society groups.Other dignitaries expected include UN Secretary-General António Guterres, African Union Commission …
Macron lands in Nairobi ahead of Africa Forward SummitCapital News
… KDC will also take part in the AIM2030 High-Level Breakfast Meeting under the Africa Initiative for Medical Access and Manufacturing, a programme supported by the Government of Kenya, the African Union Commission, and the World Bank Group. …
KDC Champions Creative Economy and Youth Innovation at Africa Forward Summit in NairobiThe Standard
… reation, cultural expression and economic transformation."KDC will also engage in the AIM2030 High Level Breakfast Meeting under the Africa Initiative for Medical Access and Manufacturing (AIM2030), a flagship programme led by the Government of Kenya, the African Union Commission …
KDC roots for creative economy, innovation and youth-led enterprise growthCapital News
… Also addressing the conference, Ambassador Mohamed Belaiche, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in Sudan, underscored the urgency of coordinated regional and international action to end the conflict in Sudan, describing the gathering as a sy …
Horn of Africa at ‘Dangerous Crossroads,’ IGAD Chief Warns as Conflicts Become InterconnectedThe African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through diplomatic means, as relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have deteriorated, with the two countries expelling each other's diplomats.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
The African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through diplomatic means, as relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have deteriorated, with the two countries expelling each other's diplomats.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Mwananchi Party, led by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, said its creation and recognition by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties predates the formation of Linda Mwananchi Movement. The party said it was officially renamed from Muungano Party on September 10, 2026.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto co-hosted a clean cooking event with Norway at the UN General Assembly in New York, where Kenya presented a $600 million investment opportunity covering schools, healthcare facilities and correctional services, and confirmed Nairobi as the venue for the Second Africa Clean Cooking Summit in January 2027.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Africa's mineral wealth—including copper, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements—is strategically important for the global energy transition, and that China-Africa mining cooperation could help the continent capture greater value from its resources.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation after Tigray forces seized three civilian airports in Mekelle, Axum and Shire, detained federal personnel, and disrupted air services, warning that these actions breach the Pretoria peace agreement of November 2022.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has ordered the Government to establish a formal complaints mechanism within nine months to protect Kenyans working for international and regional organisations that enjoy diplomatic immunity from rights violations. The ruling followed a finding that state officials violated a former African Union ECOSOCC member's constitutional rights by ignoring his complaint over an unlawful suspension.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United Nations Environment Program has invested US$32 million (Ksh. 4 billion) to support Kenya and other African countries in integrating climate information into environmental management and ecosystem-based adaptation, according to UNEP's Head of Liaison Office to the African Union Commission.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights organization VOCAL Africa has written to the International Criminal Court's Office of the Prosecutor seeking close observation of Kenya's deteriorating political and human rights situation ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing organized gang use at political gatherings, inflammatory rhetoric, attacks on journalists and protesters, and institutional failure as potential triggers for widespread violations.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
African policymakers, investors, businesses and development partners gathered in Nairobi for the inaugural GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum, organized by Jacob's Ladder Africa and partners including the African Union Commission and Kenya's Ministry of Environment, to develop practical solutions for creating green jobs as the continent transitions to a low-carbon economy.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for stronger political and financial backing for the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), arguing that sustainable African-led financing is needed to maintain security gains against Al-Shabaab and reduce reliance on external funding.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
The African Union Commission and Russian Federation have renewed calls for UN Security Council reforms to give Africa permanent representation, describing the current system as a "historical injustice." Both sides pledged to deepen strategic cooperation ahead of an Africa-Russia Summit scheduled for October in Moscow.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
The United States announced it will withdraw support for the United Nations Support Office in Somalia after 2026, a move that could affect peace operations in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. UNSOS provides air transport, engineering, medical support and equipment to African Union forces; its withdrawal would require the AU and troop-contributing countries to find alternative funding and support arrangements.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ghana has condemned the fatal shooting of national Bashiru Isak, 40, during anti-immigrant protests in Cape Town on June 30, and demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. Ghana's High Commission lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and called for a full investigation and strengthened protection for Ghanaians in affected communities.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Agricultural Finance Corporation is using a wholesale lending model to extend bulk credit to intermediary institutions like SACCOs and cooperatives, which then on-lend to smallholder farmers, youth-led agribusinesses and women entrepreneurs. The model addresses an estimated $100 billion annual financing gap in African agriculture, where less than five per cent of commercial credit currently reaches smallholders who produce up to 80 per cent of the continent's food.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani international airport in Niamey on Thursday, killing 35 people comprising 22 assailants, 11 soldiers, and two civilians. Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM claimed responsibility for the assault, the second attack on the airport in less than five months.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
The African Union Commission is supporting efforts to address a growing gap between Africa's climate commitments and the skills needed to deliver green economic transformation. According to Jacob's Ladder Africa, which is convening the GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum, the continent's green transition must be measured by job creation, skills strengthening, and enterprise growth, not only emissions targets.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Mo Ibrahim Foundation report released in May 2026 found that limited freedom of movement and connectivity for Africans, despite the African Union's Free Movement of Persons Protocol, are hampering the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. While Mali, Niger, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Príncipe have ratified the Protocol, other countries remain closed due to security concerns, reciprocity issues, and lack of political commitment.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The African Union Commission has condemned armed clashes in Mogadishu between opposition forces and state security troops, with opposition leaders accusing security forces of attacking residences linked to former political leaders. The violence threatens coordination of Somalia's response to an Ebola outbreak, with Martini Hospital designated as the national testing centre now at risk.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is boosting tourism revenue by integrating cultural tourism with convention tourism and expanding beyond traditional wildlife safaris and beaches to include heritage, indigenous knowledge, arts, and eco-cultural experiences. Cultural tourism is among the fastest-growing tourism segments globally, with increasing numbers of international and domestic tourists seeking authentic cultural experiences.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
India and the African Union have postponed the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled for May 28–31 in New Delhi, following an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa that has confirmed 139 deaths. The decision allows both sides to focus on public-health response efforts, with no new dates announced.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has called for renewed multilateral solidarity and stronger cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations to address Africa's peace and security challenges, warning that growing pressure on the global multilateral system is straining conflict prevention and mediation efforts across the continent.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joined African leaders and diplomats at the 17th High-Level Retreat on Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon, where he called for stronger African-led mediation frameworks and homegrown solutions to continental conflicts.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has stepped up Kenya's diplomatic push for Justice Njoki Ndung'u to be elected as an ICC judge, introducing her to leaders from numerous African and international countries during the Africa Forward Summit. Kenya is seeking support from the 125 member states of the Rome Statute, emphasising Justice Ndung'u's legal experience and contributions to constitutional jurisprudence.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted by Kenya and France and attended by African heads of state, French President Emmanuel Macron, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, resulted in a declaration signed by African nations and the French Republic to strengthen partnership and advance inclusive growth and innovation.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Nairobi blocked human rights activists from accessing the Kenyatta International Convention Centre during the Africa Forward Summit, with several people arrested along Uhuru Highway. Security was tightened around the venue following the incident.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Africa to renew France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties. In Kenya, he will co-host the Africa Forward summit on Monday and Tuesday with African leaders and business executives, focusing on economic development and cross-border investment.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Nairobi for a two-day Africa Forward Summit co-hosted with President William Ruto, bringing together African leaders and business executives. The summit, themed "Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth," is the first France–Africa summit held in a non-Francophone African country and is expected to draw over 4,000 delegates, including 30 heads of state and government.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Development Corporation is participating in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi (May 11–12), jointly convened by Kenya and France, to mobilize financing and partnerships for youth-led innovation. KDC is positioning itself as a development finance driver supporting digital entrepreneurship, creative industries, fintech, and emerging technologies.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Development Corporation is participating in the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi (May 11–12), jointly convened by Kenya and France, to advance innovation-led growth and youth-led enterprise. KDC Director General Norah Ratemo stated that the corporation is providing affordable and inclusive financing to enable creatives, innovators and digital entrepreneurs to scale ideas into sustainable enterprises.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →