AU Chairperson reaffirms commitment to global African unity

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has honoured the contributions of people of African descent worldwide, reaffirming the African Union’s commitment to strengthening ties between Africa and its global diaspora.

He described Africans and people of African descent as belonging to “one family”, united by a common history and a shared ambition to build a better future.

Among the initiatives highlighted is the African Union Decade of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations (2026–2035), alongside efforts to develop a Common African Position on reparations and deepen partnerships with the Caribbean, Latin America and African communities across the world.