Honoured to receive H.E. Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of #Germany. We agreed to further strengthen the AU-Germany reliable and smart cooperation through renewed multilateralism at the global level, and to work very closely in promoting peace and security in Africa

Chairperson of the African Union Commission Receives the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of #Germany. The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Johann David Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Chairperson and Minister Wadephul reaffirmed the strategic depth and enduring importance of the African Union–Germany partnership, underscoring their shared commitment to multilateralism, peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development. H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed the African Union’s deep appreciation for Germany’s longstanding and principled support to Africa’s development efforts. He welcomed Germany’s continued backing of key AU priorities, including peacebuilding, good governance, migration management, health security, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as well as its support for flagship initiatives such as the AU Border Programme and AFRIPOL. The Chairperson @ymahmoudali further welcomed Germany’s announced commitment of EUR 88 million for the 2026–2027 period and acknowledged Germany’s leadership role as a key partner in advancing the @AfCFTA agenda. The Chairperson and the Minister exchanged views on regional and international peace and security issues. On the situation in the Great Lakes Region, they emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire, coherent and African-led mediation efforts, and inclusive regional dialogue. Regarding Sudan, both sides agreed on the importance of complementary international and regional efforts centered on dialogue, an immediate cessation of hostilities, and the protection of civilians. H.E. Minister Wadephul underscored the imperative of strengthening African ownership of development processes and mediation initiatives, in line with the principles of partnership, mutual respect, and shared responsibility. He reaffirmed Germany’s support for African-led peacekeeping and preventive diplomacy, noting that Germany would work with the European Union to support the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). He also reaffirmed Germany’s support for Africa’s advocacy for reform of the United Nations system, including Africa’s permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council. The Minister welcomed Africa’s integration into the G20, noting that it brings renewed impetus to global cooperation. The Chairperson thanked Germany for its support in this process and welcomed the partnership pact announced by Germany in Johannesburg during the G20 meeting. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of both sides’ commitment to further strengthening AU–Germany cooperation in support of Africa’s peace, stability, and continental integration agenda. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/2026…

Antrittsbesuch in Addis Abeba: Als erstes Mitglied der Bundesregierung reist Ministerin Alabali Radovan zur @_AfricanUnion. Im Fokus der Gespräche stehen der Ausbau der Partnerschaft und der Krieg im #Sudan, der die gesamte Region bedroht. 👉 bmz.de/de/aktuelles/aktuelle…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, today received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, #Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. Their meeting reaffirmed the strong AU–Germany partnership and underscored the need to further deepen strategic cooperation in support of Africa’s development priorities. The Chairperson welcomed the German Chancellor’s initiative in deepening relations with Africa announced at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, noting its alignment with AU frameworks and its potential to advance mutually beneficial cooperation. He commended Germany’s leadership in renewable energy and the global clean-energy transition, and encouraged intensified knowledge-sharing with African countries. H.E. Youssouf also called for continued German and EU support to Ethiopia as it prepares to host COP32 in 2027, emphasising Africa’s growing leadership on global climate governance. The Chairperson and Minister Alabali-Radovan exchanged views on the situations in Sudan, the DRC, and the Sahel, stressing that sustainable peace requires African-led, nationally and regionally owned solutions. Chairperson Youssouf further thanked Germany for its steadfast support to humanitarian efforts in Sudan and to countries generously hosting refugees across the region. @AuswaertigesAmt @GermanyDiplo  @bundeskanzler  Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/2025…

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