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[AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development @AU_HHS]

The 3️⃣Phase, #JLMPPROPEL 2025–2029, builds on the foundation of #JLMP-Priority & Lead and focuses on promoting opportunities, protection, employment & labour integration—capturing both opportunities & responsibilities of labour mobility in the 2️⃣1️⃣century.

H.E @amma_twumamoah

[AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development @AU_HHS]

#JLMPPROPEL officially launches as the next phase of the Joint Labour Migration Programme—a flagship @_AfricanUnion initiative to strengthen labour migration governance. Bringing partners together to advance safe, orderly, rights-based & gender-responsive migration across 🌍.

[AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development @AU_HHS]

The #JLMP shapes a positive & forward-looking labour migration regime, one that aligns with @_AfricanUnion long-term dev’t vision under Aspiration 6️⃣ of Agenda 2063 — an Africa whose development is people-driven and powered by the potential of its women and youth.
#JLMPPropel

[GIZ African Union @GIZAfricanUnion]

📢Don't miss out!

Tune in as #Nigeria, #Morocco and #Zambia showcase efforts to integrate #migration policy frameworks followed by a policy dialogue with decision-makers on what the #MPFA means in practice.
🕔4:00 pm EAT
🔗https://t.co/XXS3fXeWYN

[AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development @AU_HHS]

#HappeningToday:
How does the Migration Policy Framework for Africa #MPFA turn #policy into real #impact for Member States and Regional Economic Communities #RECs ?
Join the conversation @ 🕓 16:00hrs EAT.

Register⤵️

#MPFA #AfricaMobility
#Migration4Development

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

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 @ https://t.co/KAJsp8LlUH

[Auswärtiges Amt @AuswaertigesAmt]

Es war mir eine Ehre, heute @ymahmoudali in Addis Abeba zu treffen. #EU & #AU sind natürliche Partner. Die Afrikanische Union ist zentraler Pfeiler für Frieden, Stabilität und Zusammenarbeit. Vielen Dank für den offenen Austausch & die vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit! @AussenMinDE

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

🔍 Day 1 Dive: From Concepts to Frameworks

The capacity building in Bujumbura began with high-level opening remarks from AUC, ECCAS, OHCHR & the Gov't of Burundi, setting a strategic tone for the week.

Alida Kaneza, GIZ: “We are gathered here not to react to an immediate crisis, but to proactively prevent future conflicts and emerging threats by applying a human-rights-based approach to early warning and conflict analysis.”

Ambassadeur Jean-Jacques Demafouth – CEEAC: "Les défis sécuritaires, économiques, climatiques et sociaux auxquels nous faisons face exigent des réponses collectives, coordonnées et cohérentes."

On behalf of Amb. @Bankole_Adeoye, Mr. Issaka Garba Abdou, Head of Governance and Human Rights Division: “Human rights violations are not just symptoms; they are early warning indicators that must be integrated at every stage of our analysis and prevention efforts.”

Today's core sessions focused on:
✅ The critical value of human rights in early warning & conflict prevention.
✅ Analyzing international, continental & national human rights instruments & mechanisms.
✅ Laying the groundwork for the Training of Trainers (ToT) component.
A solid foundation for a week of skill-building in rights-based prevention. #HumanRights #EarlyWarning #ConflictPrevention #AU #CapacityBuilding

[Germany │ African Union @Germany_AU]

Building media ecosystems across Africa that are inclusive, equitable and safe for women and girls - pleasure to join the opening of #AWiM25, supported by @BMZ_Bund @GIZAfricanUnion #AWARE project.

[GIZ African Union @GIZAfricanUnion]

Productive meeting with Ambassador @Marc_Ben, from @CAunionafriEN. We discussed our shared priorities for cooperation with the @_AfricanUnion. We look forward to following up to advance our #collaboration.
@TobiasThielGIZ

[Canada in AU @CAunionafriEN]

@CAunionafriEN Amb & Special Envoy for Africa @Marc_Ben welcomed @GIZAfricanUnion Director @TobiasThielGIZ & team for a wide-ranging discussion on issue areas of common interest, including the #AfCFTA, #TVET, #GlobalHealth and more. We look forward to our next engagement asap!

[Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) @AfricaEUEnergy]

🌍The AEEP Energy Talks Spotlight is out!

Dive into the 21st edition to see how ACS2 outcomes shaped Africa’s COP30 engagement. Read more: https://t.co/09U6o0I3mS

#SDG7 #AUEU #Energy

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Session V: Presentation of the draft CAP-CPS (C): Thematic Priorities of the CAP-CPS. Natural Resource Governance; Livelihood Security; Climate-Induced Mobility; Exploitation by Non-State Armed Groups; Geopolitical Dimensions; Intersectional Dimensions; Island and Coastal Vulnerabilities

Session VI: Strategies (Part I): Natural Resource Management; Climate-Resilient and Conflict-Sensitive Livelihoods; Climate and Conflict-Sensitive Mobility

- At the AU Member States Validation of the Draft Common African Position on the #Climate Change, Peace and Security Nexus, from 25 to 27 November 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

At the AU Member States Validation of the Draft Common African Position on the Climate Change, Peace and Security Nexus, from 25 to 27 November 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, H.E. Amb Mirko Giulietti of Switzerland on behalf of technical partners, stated that “Africa continues to bear a disproportionate share of the adverse impact of climate change despite its relatively modest contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions … where institutional capacity and response are limited, these dynamics may increase the risk of instability … substantial progress in multilateral settings is difficult enough. Leadership, therefore, becomes even more crucial. Africa is demonstrating significant leadership in addressing climate change challenges.”

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

H.E. Amb. Churchill Ewumbue Monono, Permanent Representative of #Cameroon 🇨🇲 and Chair of the #AUPSC in November 2025, at the AU Member States Validation of the Draft Common African Position on the Climate Change, Peace and Security Nexus, from 25 to 27 November 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, noted that the Council has long underscored the significance of #climate change as an increasingly prominent driver of insecurity across Africa. Hence, Africa’s position must be informed by broad consultation and grounded in the lived experiences of member states.

He highlighted the Peace and Security Council's expectations for the meeting, stating that, “the Council looks forward to receiving a well considered, technically sound and widely owned draft that can be submitted for its review. We expect the workshop to produce clear refinements, practical recommendations and a coherent text that can guide Africa’s engagements in regional and global platforms. Most importantly, we expect outcomes that reinforce Africa’s leadership in shaping responses to the climate security challenges affecting our continent.”

He also thanked representatives of member states, partners, CSOs, media, youth and women organisations who are dedicatedly contributing to the process.

[Amb. Bankole Adeoye @Bankole_Adeoye]

In my opening statement at the AU Member States Validation of the Draft Common African Position on the Climate Change, Peace and Security Nexus, from 25 to 27 November 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, I stated that climate is not only an environmental challenge but a peace and security challenge, in line with #AUPSC decisions.

I called on Member States to ensure that, in reviewing and validating the CAP-CPS, it reflects national realities, regional experiences, and continental aspirations, and that, with their guidance and ownership, it should serve as a tool for internal coordination and as a strong basis for Africa’s multilateral engagements.

I also encouraged representatives of member states to reflect constructively on the draft position paper, which should:
- Focus on Africa’s priorities, to safeguard communities affected by climate-induced insecurities, including integrating climate sensitivity into peacebuilding and governance processes.
- Continuously support early warning and risk analysis capacities for better delivery.
- Ensure that the CAP-CPS strengthens Africa’s standing and stature in global climate forums.
- Reinforce our conviction that Africa’s security challenges and their climate dimensions are better understood and addressed through African positions and leadership.

I also thanked representatives of member states, partner institutions and technical experts for their commitment to advancing the common position. And particularly thanked partners for their technical and financial support, and acknowledged their respect for African ownership and leadership of the process.

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The AU Member States Validation Workshop on the Draft Common African Position on Climate Change, Peace, and Security Nexus (CAP-CPS), opens in Nairobi, Kenya, from 25 to 27 November 2025, with the participation of over eighty (80) delegates from Member States, the African Union, RECs/ RMs, partners, CSOs, women, youth and media organisations.

Building on initial processes, including PSC meetings and consultative workshops since 2021, the workshop aims to validate a CAP-CPS draft that reflects Africa’s diverse vulnerabilities, priorities and regional contexts. Specifically, the workshop will:
• Draw on expert analysis and regional evidence to strengthen the draft’s climate–
security pathways and thematic foundations without altering its agreed scope.
• Refine recommendations from the 2024 Member State consultation to improve
coordination across the AU Commission, RECs/RMs, Member States, and partners,
ensuring integrated, conflict-sensitive, and climate-resilient approaches.
• Reflect on practical arrangements for adoption, dissemination, and operationalisation, including roles, coordination mechanisms, financing priorities, and monitoring and
evaluation.
• Reaffirm continental ownership of the CAP-CPS and deepen partnerships among the AU Commission, Member States, RECs/RMs, Climate Commissions, and technical partners.

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

AU-CEWS & #RECs/#RMs convene in #Kigali to launch the Technical Meeting on the development of a Continental Early Warning Indicator Repository—organized with the Network for Peace (#NeTT4Peace) and supported by GiZ @GIZAfricanUnion . A major milestone in revitalizing #CEWS and strengthening our collective commitment to conflict prevention across #Africa.

#CEWSReview2025
#RevitalizingCEWS

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

🌍 "Africa's digital transformation presents substantial opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and enhanced connectivity. At the same time, it also brings risks associated with cyberattacks, misinformation campaigns, and the potential misuse of AI and autonomous systems in both warfare and criminal activities. AU has taken decisive steps to strengthen the continent’s digital security architecture." - Ms Jocelyne Nahimana, Head of SSR/DDR in the Governance & Conflict Prevention Directorate of the @AUC_PAPS, while delivering opening remarks on behalf of Director @PatienceChirad3.

At the AU Expert Meeting, 17th November 2025.
Uniting to safeguard Africa's digital future. #AUCyberPeace #AI

[AUDA-NEPAD @NEPAD_Agency]

On the final day of the #WSSD2025 parallel sessions, we reaffirmed a powerful truth — Africa’s social development is incomplete without full disability inclusion.

“Our SNVC programme will contribute to the domestication of the African Disability Protocol while strengthening institutions and advancing social protection systems that deliver real, tangible outcomes for vulnerable communities,” said our Director @SymerreGrey, Human Capital & Institutional Development Directorate.

As the continent rallies partners and governments, Africa calls for 15% of international development cooperation to be dedicated to disability programmes — ensuring that no one is left behind in our collective pursuit of inclusive growth and dignity for all.

🤝 Partners and allies in this shared mission include @UNDESA @giz_gmbh @jica_direct_en @Enabel_Belgium @KfW_int @AECID_es @EU_Commission @Sida @AFD_en @noradno @WorldBank @iceland @OECD @_AfricanUnion @PR_Senegal @GRN_Namibia @LesothoPR @RwandaGov @angola_Mirex @Marocdiplo_EN @ghanagov @GovernmentZA @GovtOfKenya @AfDB_Group

#InclusionMatters #SocialProtection #DisabilityRights #Agenda2063

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Windhoek+25 Declaration: 🇳🇦
“ 2⃣5⃣Years of 1325, Honoring the Legacy, Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda” ✨🌍

🔗 https://t.co/LSDROaLi3e

@_AfricanUnion @SADC_News @UN_Women @unwomenafrica @UNOAU_ @GIZAfricanUnion @FemWiseAfrica @AfricanUnionWPS

#WPS #Windhoek25 #Agenda2063 #AfricanUnion #WomenPeaceSecurity

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Windhoek, 🇳🇦— On 15 October, the @_AfricanUnion , in partnership with @GIZAfricanUnion , @UNWomen, and #UNWPHF, convened the Civil Society Continental Forum on UNSCR 1325.

As a precursor to the resolution's 25th-anniversary commemorations, the forum brought together leaders, policymakers, and activists to assess progress, confront persistent gaps, and chart the future trajectory of women's participation in Africa's peace and security landscape.

The consensus was clear: civil society has always been the driving force behind this agenda, and their voices are more essential than ever for its future.

#WPS25 #AUC_PAPS #UNSCR1325