H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi

Official account of H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

It was a great honour and pleasure to warmly welcome H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma @DlaminiZuma, former Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission, on a courtesy visit.

Her distinguished journey as a liberation struggle activist, seasoned stateswoman and the first woman to lead the AUC in 2012, has left a lasting mark on our continent. Her leadership was instrumental in shaping #Agenda2063, the continent's framework for inclusive and sustainable development, a milestone that continues to guide Africa's collective progress.

With decades of service in South Africa and across Africa, including her contributions to health, diplomacy, peace and women's empowerment, her legacy remains an inspiration.

I look forward to drawing on her wealth of experience, wisdom and insights as we continue advancing the African Union's vision and the aspirations of #Agenda2063.

#AfricanUnion #SouthAfrica #Agenda2063 #AfricanLeadership

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

A fruitful discussion with Lt Gen Rodolfo Sganga, Chief of Staff of NATO's Joint Force Command Naples, focused on strengthening the AU–NATO partnership in addressing shared peace and security challenges.

I reaffirmed the African Union's leadership in setting its priorities and shaping future partnerships, grounded in African ownership, mutual respect and sovereign equality.

We stressed the importance of political dialogue and of predictable, sustained support for African-led peace support operations, capacity-building and the African Standby Force.

We remain committed to advancing #Agenda2063 and lasting peace, security and stability across Africa and beyond.

#AfricanUnion #NATO #PeaceAndSecurity

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

I was pleased to receive H.E. Dr. @BoutbigFateh, President of the Pan-African Parliament @AfrikParliament, at the @_AfricanUnion Headquarters in Addis Ababa.

We discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the @_AfricanUnion Commission and the Pan-African Parliament, fostering institutional complementarity and enhancing the effectiveness of collective African action.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to reaffirm the central role of the Pan-African Parliament, as an organ of the @_AfricanUnion, in promoting democracy and good governance, strengthening popular participation, and supporting the implementation of #Agenda2063, in pursuit of the aspirations of Africa's peoples for greater unity, integration and prosperity.

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

سعدتُ، في أديس أبابا، باستقبال معالي الدكتور فاتح بوطبيق، رئيس البرلمان الإفريقي، حيث بحثنا سبل تعزيز التعاون والتنسيق بين مفوضية الاتحاد الإفريقي والبرلمان الإفريقي، بما يكرّس التكامل المؤسسي ويعزز فاعلية العمل الإفريقي المشترك.

وشكّل اللقاء فرصة للتأكيد على الدور المحوري للبرلمان الإفريقي، باعتباره إحدى مؤسسات الاتحاد الإفريقي، في ترسيخ الديمقراطية والحوكمة الرشيدة، وتعزيز المشاركة الشعبية، ودعم تنفيذ أجندة إفريقيا 2063، بما يخدم تطلعات شعوب القارة نحو مزيد من الوحدة والتكامل والازدهار.

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

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[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

Pleasure to meet today with H.E. Magnus Lennartsson, Sweden's 🇸🇪 Ambassador to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU @SweinEthiopia .

Our discussions were fruitful and constructive, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Sweden and the African Union, as well as enhancing collaboration between the Nordic countries and the African Union.

I look forward to further strengthening this strategic partnership and advancing our shared priorities through closer dialogue and enhanced cooperation.

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

سعدتُ، في أديس أبابا، باستقبال معالي الدكتور فاتح بوطبيق، رئيس البرلمان الإفريقي، حيث بحثنا سبل تعزيز التعاون والتنسيق بين مفوضية الاتحاد الإفريقي والبرلمان الإفريقي، بما يكرّس التكامل المؤسسي ويعزز فاعلية العمل الإفريقي المشترك.

وشكّل اللقاء فرصة للتأكيد على الدور المحوري للبرلمان الإفريقي، باعتباره إحدى مؤسسات الاتحاد الإفريقي، في ترسيخ الديمقراطية والحوكمة الرشيدة، وتعزيز المشاركة الشعبية، ودعم تنفيذ أجندة إفريقيا 2063، بما يخدم تطلعات شعوب القارة نحو مزيد من الوحدة والتكامل والازدهار.

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

This morning, I was pleased to receive H.E. Ambassador Ali Yakoub Mahamoud (@AliyakoubM), Permanent Representative of the @_AfricanUnion to the European Union, who formally presented me with the 2026 Global South–EU Women Leadership Award, received on my behalf at the award ceremony held on 2 October 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, during the EuropAfrica Investment Forum.

I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations to my fellow award recipients.

#GlobalSouthEUWomenLeadershipAward #AfricanWomenLead #Agenda2063 #EuropeanParliament #AfricanUnion #CredassurGroup #EuropaAfricaInvestmentForum2026

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

Pleased to receive H.E. Patricia Llombart Cussac @llombartpatUE, Managing Director for Africa at the European External Action Service @eu_eeas, accompanied by senior officials from the EU Delegation to the African Union @EUtoAU, in Addis Ababa.

We welcomed the successful holding of the Joint AU–EU Senior Officials Meeting, which brought together Senior Officials from @_AfricanUnion and European Union Member States and institutions.

Our discussions focused on the state of play of the #AUEU partnership and on the effective implementation of the commitments undertaken at the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda, with particular attention to advancing our shared priorities in peace and security, promoting mutually-beneficial multilateral cooperation and common prosperity as well as people-to-people engagement.

We also welcomed the establishment of the permanent AU–EU Follow-up Mechanism, an important step towards strengthening institutional coordination, ensuring effective monitoring of commitments, and reinforcing joint ownership — thereby consolidating a partnership rooted in mutual trust and common ambition.

#AUEU #AUEUPartnership #Agenda2063 #Multilateralism

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

Today at AU HQ, I had a very fruitful exchange with @NordicAfrica Senior officials on ways of strengthening the partnership between the @_AfricanUnion and the Nordic countries.
We underscored the importance of sustained dialogue, effective development cooperation. We also discussed new areas of cooperation
#AfricanUnion #Agenda2063 #Partnerships #NordicAfrica

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

في الذكرى الـ72 لاندلاع الثورة التحريرية المباركة، نستحضر بكل فخر نضالات الرجال والنساء والشباب الذين صنعوا بدمائهم وتضحياتهم فجر الحرية، وكتبوا ببطولاتهم ملحمة وطن لا ينحني.

المجد والخلود لشهدائنا الأبرار.
تحيا الجزائر حرةً أبيةً، شامخةً بين الأمم.

#أول_نوفمبر #ذكرى_الثورة_التحريرية #الجزائر

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

I was pleased to receive H.E. André Poh, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo 🇨🇬 to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the @_AfricanUnion.

We had a fruitful exchange on the strong cooperation between the African Union and the Republic of the Congo, and on our shared commitment to advancing peace, unity, continental integration and sustainable development in line with #Agenda2063.

Our discussions also touched on the Republic of the Congo's valuable contribution to our continental efforts, particularly its commendable leadership in afforestation and reforestation—a cause of strategic importance for Africa's environmental future—as well as on ways to further strengthen our engagement for the benefit of our communities.

#AfricanUnion #Agenda2063 #RepublicOfTheCongo #AfricaWeWant #AfricanSolidarity

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

Productive meeting with H.E. Guillermo López Mac-Lellan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain 🇪🇸 to Ethiopia.

We discussed ways to strengthen the AU–Spain partnership under the Spain–Africa Strategy 2025–2028—a partnership rooted in historical and cultural ties and geared towards today's strategic realities: peace and security, sustainable development and economic transformation.

We welcomed Spain's support for the utilization of Spanish as an AU working language, convinced that multilingualism is a bridge between our countries, peoples and societies.

As Africa advances #Agenda2063, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to partnerships built on mutual respect and tangible results.

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the 4th Cohort of the African Young Women Leaders (#AfYWL) Fellowship Programme on your graduation.

You are not merely preparing for leadership tomorrow—you are exercising leadership today. Through your work in governance, climate resilience, innovation and sustainable development, you embody the talent and resilience of Africa’s young women.

As #Agenda2063 reminds us, Africa’s development must be people-driven. Africa needs your leadership now.

My sincere appreciation goes to @UNDP, @ahunnaeziakonwa, mentors and all partners for advancing this transformative partnership.

Congratulations, dear Fellows. May the institutions you serve be better because you were there.

#AfricanUnion #AYWLF #WomenLeadership #Agenda2063

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

Congratulations to Vanessa Nakate on her appointment as Special Envoy for Youth to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

Her work on climate justice and her commitment to amplifying young African voices make her the right person to strengthen the AU's engagement with youth.

The African Union entrusts her with turning youth engagement into real influence — in policies, in programmes and in the decisions that shape the continent.

A warm welcome to the AU family. Wishing her every success in this important mission.

#AUYouthEnvoy #AfricanYouthLead #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant #YouthEmpowerment #AfricanUnion

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

Today, at #TrustBeyondBorders during #TrustSummit2026 (@GTSummit2026) in Nairobi, under the theme “Weaving Trust: Binding Strands for a Stronger Global Order,” I joined political leaders, international institutions, businesses, scholars, and civil society to reflect on rebuilding trust and strengthening global cooperation.

“We live in a defining paradox: humanity has never needed each other more, yet we find it increasingly difficult to trust.”

Beyond roads, railways, and energy grids lies a far more critical asset: *"the Invisible Infrastructure of Trust"*

An agreement does not automatically produce cooperation, nor does an institution command confidence by its existence alone. Real integration is measured by enduring relationships, shared responsibility, and commitments honoured.

For Africa, trust means accountability, effective delivery, stronger integration, and sustainable financing of our Union. Equally, we must defend international law, strengthen solidarity, and build institutions worthy of the confidence of our peoples and nations.

Trust cannot be proclaimed into existence. It must be earned through good governance, cooperation, and the honouring of commitments.

I thank the Government and people of Kenya for their warm hospitality, and commend H.E. President @WilliamsRuto, @_AfricanUnion Champion for Institutional Reform, for his leadership.

May the outcomes of this Summit strengthen global partnerships, cooperation, and solidarity—within the overarching framework of trust—for a more united and prosperous Africa.

#TrustSummit2026 #TrustBeyondBorders #AfricanUnity #Leadership #WeavingTrust

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

#Agenda2063 #WYFEI2030 #WomenEmpowerment #eGumeniDialogue #AUC

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, addressed the 2nd eGumeni Dialogue held this week at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa under the theme "Building a Resilient Africa Through Accelerated Women's Financial and Economic Inclusion."

In her remarks, the Deputy Chairperson @DCP_Haddadi reaffirmed that Africa cannot achieve its economic ambitions while millions of women remain excluded from the opportunities that drive growth and prosperity. She commended H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali Chairperson of the AUC, for his continued commitment to gender equality and women's economic empowerment.

Emphasising that women's economic empowerment is not merely a matter of social justice but an economic imperative and a strategic priority for Africa's transformation, H.E. the Deputy Chairperson called for stronger political commitment and coordinated action—in line with Agenda 2063, the Maputo Protocol and AU frameworks—to advance women's financial and economic inclusion, leveraging the African Women's Decade and the WYFEI 2030 Initiative.

She further stressed that lasting progress requires dialogue, collective action and placing women entrepreneurs at the centre of economic inclusion policies, urging the translation of commitments into tangible results.

During the Dialogue, H.E. the Deputy Chairperson presented awards to Algeria, Botswana, Seychelles, Mozambique, Tunisia, Cameroon, Zimbabwe and Rwanda in recognition of their efforts to advance women's financial and economic inclusion in line with Agenda 2063 and the WYFEI 2030 Initiative.

Read @ https://t.co/XwLaeKYhSR

#Agenda2063 #WYFEI2030 #WomenEmpowerment #eGumeniDialogue #AUC

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

On African Human Rights Day, we reaffirm the African Union's unwavering commitment to human dignity, justice, equality and the protection of fundamental freedoms across the continent.

Forty years after the entry into force of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, we renew our collective resolve to build a continent where rights are lived realities, equality is non-negotiable and justice knows no boundaries.

We honour the progress achieved through the joint efforts of Member States and African institutions, and we recall that peace, democracy, the rule of law, development and human rights reinforce one another. An Africa that respects human rights is an Africa that empowers its people and secures its future, in line with Agenda 2063.

#AfricanHumanRightsDay #HumanRights #AfricanCharter40 #Agenda2063

[H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi]

Insightful meeting with Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations of the @WorldBankGroup , on the sidelines of the 2026 World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

We focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the African Union Commission and the World Bank Group, advancing our shared development priorities and accelerating the implementation of programmes and investments that support Africa's economic transformation.

We discussed enhancing cooperation in key areas, including regional integration, infrastructure development, private capital mobilisation, job creation and institutional capacity strengthening, in alignment with the African Union's Agenda 2063.

We also explored the proposal to convene a High-Level Strategic Dialogue between the African Union Commission and the World Bank Group in 2027, aimed at deepening institutional cooperation, aligning strategic priorities and identifying opportunities to scale up development financing and deliver greater impact across Africa.

This engagement reaffirmed the importance of sustained collaboration between our two institutions in advancing Africa's development priorities and fostering inclusive, sustainable economic growth.