AMN Plus-June 3, 2026
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received the Letters of Credentials of the new Permanent Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the African Union, Amb. Lemlem Fiseha Minale.
The Chairperson congratulated Amb. Minale on her appointment and noted that her experience and leadership would further strengthen cooperation between Ethiopia and the African Union. He also commended Ethiopia’s continued support to the Union, welcomed the peaceful and orderly conduct of the recent electoral process.
The two sides exchanged views on regional and global developments, as well as key priorities before the Union. The Chairperson reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to work closely with Ethiopia in advancing the AU’s objectives and responding to emerging continental challenges.
Amb. Minale commended the leadership of the Chairperson and reaffirmed Ethiopia’s strong commitment to supporting the African Union and its continental agenda. She underscored her Government’s readiness to continue working closely with the Commission and conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the Ethiopian leadership, according to African Union.
