Adam Illman

Searching and working for a better world for all. Diplomat, academic, raconteur, philosophe, bon vivant, humanist, mediocre musician. Tasmanian!

[Amani Africa @africa_amani]

Africa’s stake in the future of the UN
https://t.co/0Zk2zMAA5z

[Australian Embassy, Ethiopia @AusEmbET]

To 🇪🇹 researchers, if you've worked on an @ACIARAustralia funded project, apply for the John Allwright Fellowship 🇦🇺.

🎓Masters or PhD
⏳30 April deadline
💻apply: https://t.co/BTK5KqdnSP

#AustraliaAwards
#JAF2026
#SDG17

[Kate Chamley @AusHC_MU]

Our #AustraliaDay celebration highlighted the best of 🇦🇺-🇲🇺 collab. Delighted to have the President, Deputy PM & Foreign Affairs Minister join us, along with our friends & partners from across the Indian Ocean. Our enduring people-to-people ties define this growing partnership.

[Kate Chamley @AusHC_MU]

Exciting news! 🎉

Australia Awards Scholarship applications open this Sunday, 1 February!

[Amani Africa @africa_amani]

Here are some of the key pieces of work from @africa_amani this past week that you may wish to catch up on about policy events around the @_AfricanUnion 👇🏾

1) The annual consultative meeting between the PSC and the UN Peacebuilding Commission https://t.co/Brp5KWDQq8

[Kate Chamley @AusHC_MU]

Together with more than 65 traditional knowledge holders, @abcnews has created this fascinating tool to learn more about the history of Australia - a land home to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples for at least 65,000 years👇

https://t.co/Kj5W4noqrZ

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates African Teams That Have Qualified for FIFA 2026 Tournament.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the nine African nations that have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, and Ivory Coast.

“I warmly congratulate our nine African teams whose outstanding performances have brought pride and joy to the entire continent,” said the Chairperson. “Their success demonstrates Africa’s growing strength, skill, and unity on the global stage.”

He added: “These teams carry the hopes of over a billion Africans. I wish them every success as they prepare to compete at football’s highest stage.”

Paying tribute to all African teams that participated in the qualifiers, H.E. Youssouf commended their “passion, commitment, and sportsmanship; values that continue to inspire young people across our continent.”

The Chairperson also expressed appreciation to FIFA for “increasing Africa’s World Cup quota from five to nine teams,” calling it “a decision that reflects growing confidence in African football and offers more nations the opportunity to showcase their talent and culture to the world.”

“Sport remains one of the most powerful instruments of unity and solidarity,” he concluded. “Through football, Africa continues to tell its story of resilience, creativity, and shared aspiration for excellence.”

Read @ https://t.co/SzsuIdeE8s

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

The 2025 African Integration Report is out!

Launched at the margins of the 8th STC on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning & Integration, the report highlights Africa’s progress and challenges on the road to integration:

1. 60 years of milestones since the OAU vision
2. Growth in e-commerce – projected at USD 180B by 2025
3. Rising debt burdens and fiscal pressures
4. Emerging opportunities through digitalisation & AfCFTA

Developed within the framework of the African Regional Integration Index (ARII), this publication offers decision-makers and partners critical insights to accelerate Agenda 2063 and deepen continental integration.

Read and download here https://t.co/3w6Z09i83q

[Australian Embassy, Ethiopia @AusEmbET]

Is your organisation based in #Ethiopia, #SouthSudan, #Djibouti, or the #CentralAfricanRepublic working towards disability and social inclusion? Promoting gender equality? Tackling climate change, agriculture, conservation, biodiversity & food security?

[Kate Chamley @AusHC_MU]

Great to see the diplomatic corps in Australia there for the opening of the 48th Parliament today. Always an occasion to share our vibrant democracy with diplomatic leaders from across the world.🇦🇺🌏🐨🦘

[Australian Embassy, Ethiopia @AusEmbET]

Exciting news for Australia-Africa relations.

Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade @MThistlethwaite has signed an MoU with the @AfCFTA.

[Kate Chamley @AusHC_MU]

Clubfoot Day is close to my heart ♥️ given my daughter was born with the condition, so I’m proud #AustralianDoctorsforAfrica and their supporters are treating affected kids in Africa, including Madagascar 🇲🇬.
@rafaravavitafi1 #Madagascar

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

It's African #WorldHeritage Day!

A day to celebrate the continent’s rich cultural & natural heritage — and to renew our collective commitment to protect it.

UNESCO is working with communities, governments & youth to safeguard this heritage, see how: https://t.co/3aD5jBkiRQ

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

When journalists are silenced, we no longer have access to the full story.

This #WorldPressFreedomDay, we stand with those who risk everything to keep us informed.

Support journalism. Protect #PressFreedom.

Learn more about UNESCO’s work: https://t.co/5ss9Z2zzOu

[ISS @issafrica]

In a rapidly changing global order, new #AfricanUnion leaders must promote #Africa’s interests, especially at platforms like the #G20.

Find out more > https://t.co/yvNUgO9Ioo

[Australian Embassy, Ethiopia @AusEmbET]

If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss out @AustraliaAwards Scholarship!

Check eligibility requirements to confirm you're a perfect fit and submit your application before 30 April 2025 at 3:59pm EAT to secure your chance.

[Kate Chamley @AusHC_MU]

Wishing all Mauritians around the world a Happy 57th Independence Day and 33rd Republic Day 🇦🇺 🤝 🇲🇺.
@Ramgoolam_Dr
@PMOMauritius
@DhananjayRamful

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

Blissful moments as H.E Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani🇲🇷 hands over to the new @_AfricanUnion Chair - H.E Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco 🇦🇴.

2025 #AU Bureau:
Chair - Angola🇦🇴
1st Vice - Burundi🇧🇮
2nd Vice - Ghana🇬🇭
3rd Vice - Tanzania🇹🇿
Rapporteur-Mauritania🇲🇷
#38AUSummit

[Kate Chamley @AusHC_MU]

Honoured hosting regional partners, including Mauritian Junior Minister of the Blue Economy and Fisheries & Australian researchers! Together, we're committed to tackling climate challenges & promoting sustainable fisheries. Collaboration is key to a thriving blue economy! 🌊

[Crisis Group @CrisisGroup]

UPCOMING EVENT | Big Priorities for the African Union in 2025: Zooming in on Sudan, DRC and Cameroon

Tomorrow | 5pm Addis Ababa | 3pm Brussels | 9 am New York

w/ @Lieslvaudran, @richmoncrieff, @wmshewit and @ArreyMcNtui

Registration ⬇️
https://t.co/xTjdUafg2T