African Union
Continental union of African states
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| June 2025 | Dr. Delese Mimi Darko from Ghana, former CEO of the Ghana FDA, was appointed as the inaugural Director General of the African Medicines Agency. |
| June 7 2025 | Rwanda announced its departure from ECCAS, citing the bloc's 'instrumentalisation' by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| April 2025 | The Peace and Security Council of the African Union decided to lift sanctions and rejoin Gabon. |
| February 25 2025 | Somali federal government and African Union finalize troop distribution for AUSSOM, agreeing to deploy 11,900 personnel from various countries including Uganda (4,500 troops), Ethiopia (2,500), Djibouti (1,520), Kenya (1,410), and Egypt (1,091). |
| February 15 2025 | Mahamoud Ali Youssouf from Djibouti was elected as the African Union Commission Chairperson in the seventh round of voting, receiving 33 votes. |
| January 2025 | Planned replacement of Ethiopian troops by Egyptian Armed Forces in Somalia, including deployment of weapons such as armored vehicles, artillery, radars, and drones. |
| January 1 2025 | African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officially launched, succeeding ATMIS, with Mohamed El Amine appointed as the mission's head. |
| 2024 | AUC expanded its annual budget to $647.3 million, demonstrating ongoing commitment to peace, security, and socio-economic development across member states. |
| 2024 | Rising tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, along with financial constraints, complicate the mission's transition. |
| 2024 | H.E Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of Algeria, became the APR Forum Chairperson for the 2024-2026 term. |
| 2024 | ATMIS mission concluded its operational period. |
| 2024 | Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam of Mauritius endorses Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission Chairperson election |
| December 31 2024 | Planned withdrawal of ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia). |
| December 27 2024 | Ethiopian Minister of Defense travels to Mogadishu to discuss the AU mission, amid ongoing tensions about Ethiopian troop participation in AUSSOM. |
| December 27 2024 | At a UN Security Council meeting, the Somali government effectively bars Ethiopian participation in AUSSOM, though subsequent statements suggest the decision is not final. |
| December 27 2024 | United Nations Security Council approves Resolution 2767 for the deployment of AUSSOM, effective 1 January 2025. |
| December 13 2024 | Mjadala Afrika ('African debate') took place, featuring the three candidates for the African Union Commission Chairperson election. The televised debate allowed candidates to present their visions for the continent, discuss global representation, economic strategies, and continental challenges. |
| December 11 2024 | With Turkey's mediation, Ethiopia and Somalia reach an agreement to ease diplomatic tensions surrounding potential AUSSOM participation. |
| August 2024 | Somali government announces that Egyptian Armed Forces will replace Ethiopian troops deployed under ATMIS in January 2025. |
| August 6 2024 | Nominations for the African Union Commission Chairperson closed, setting the stage for the upcoming election. |
| August 1 2024 | The African Union's Peace and Security Council approves the creation of AUSSOM (African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia). |
| July 20 2024 | ATMIS launched an investigation into the civilian shooting incident, responding to public calls for transparency, accountability, and civilian protection. |
| July 17 2024 | A fatal shooting of civilians occurred in Buulo Mareer town, Lower Shabelle region, resulting in two civilian deaths and one injury. |
| June 2024 | The first South Korea–Africa Summit was held in Seoul, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between South Korea and African nations. |
| February 17 2024 | Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, becomes the current Chair of the African Union. |
| February 6 2024 | The Central African Republic (CAR) acceded to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) during the 33rd APR Forum, bringing the total membership to 44 African Union member states. |
| 2023 | Plans were made for a single-track rail link on the Brazzaville–Kinshasa Bridge, with considerations for future compatibility with the African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network (AIHSRN) by potentially implementing a third rail or dual gauge sleepers. |
| 2023 | Kribi–Mbalam railway line in Cameroon confirmed to be under active construction. |
| 2023 | The African Union Commission further raised its annual budget to $641.1 million, continuing incremental financial growth to support institutional objectives. |
| 2023 | Attempted coups occur in Sudan and Sierra Leone. |
| 2023 | African Space Agency officially formed and headquartered in Cairo. |
| 2023 | African Union admitted as a member to the G20 during a meeting held in New Delhi, India. |
| 2023 | Original target year for establishing the African Economic Community with a single currency. |
| 2023 | Completed the third Biennial Africa Governance Report (AGR2023) on unconstitutional changes of government. |
| October 2023 | African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki expressed 'utmost concern' following the Hamas attack on Israel and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, highlighting the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions. |
| September 5 2023 | In response to the Gabonese coup d'état, ECCAS condemned the military use of force, suspended Gabon's membership, and moved its headquarters from Libreville to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. |
| August 22 2023 | Niger's membership was suspended following a military coup that deposed democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum. |
| July 26 2023 | Second Russia-Africa Summit held in Saint Petersburg from July 26-29, rescheduled from the original October 2022 date. |
| March 2 2023 | Hillary Sao Kanu appointed as Commissioner of Police of ATMIS, with objectives to maintain security and stability, train local police force, and provide equipment. |
| 2022 | AUC increased its annual budget to $637.9 million, reflecting continued expansion of operations and strategic initiatives. |
| 2022 | Attempted coups occur in Guinea–Bissau and The Gambia. |
| 2022 | AMISOM peacekeeping operations conclude after 15 years of mission activity. |
| 2022 | The African Union expanded to 55 members, with ongoing discussions about a potential common currency. |
| December 2022 | First planned reduction of troops to ease the transition of the peacekeeping mission. |
| October 2022 | Second Russia-Africa Summit initially scheduled for October 2022 in Addis Ababa, but later rescheduled. |
| September 2022 | Second military coup in Burkina Faso takes place. |
| April 1 2022 | AMISOM is replaced by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. |
| March 2022 | The African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM), which had been operating for 14 years, officially concluded its mission and was replaced by the Somali-led African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). |
| February 2022 | Col. Hassan Jama Farah became the incumbent Sector 4 Commander, with Col. Yeshiwas Kerbet as Deputy Commander |
| February 2022 | Col. Abdullahi Muse Omar became the incumbent Djibouti Contingent Commander |
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