African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has met former AU Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, with discussions focusing on the implementation of Africa’s development blueprint, Agenda 2063, and the continent’s response to the Ebola situation.
The meeting, held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, focused on progress in advancing the African Union’s long-term development priorities and the challenges facing their implementation.
“The implementation of Agenda 2063, including ongoing efforts to advance its flagship initiatives and translate the aspirations of the continent’s development blueprint into tangible outcomes,” AU said in a statement posted on X on Wednesday, November, 11, 2026.
Youssouf also recognised Dlamini Zuma’s contribution to the continental agenda during her tenure as AU Commission Chairperson, particularly her role in initiating and advancing Agenda 2063.
“The Chairperson expressed his appreciation to Madam Zuma for her vision and leadership in initiating and advancing Agenda 2063 during her tenure, as well as for her continued engagement and contribution to Africa’s development agenda,” the statement read.
The AU said Youssouf encouraged the former chairperson to maintain her involvement in the organisation’s work, urging her to “sustain her engagement with the AU in support of the full implementation of the continental blueprint”.
During the meeting, Youssouf briefed Dlamini Zuma on progress in implementing Agenda 2063, highlighting the need for sustainable financing and institutional reforms.
The statement said he emphasised “the importance of sustainable and predictable financing”, alongside ongoing reforms intended to strengthen the AU’s ability to deliver on its continental mandate.
The discussions also touched on the organisation’s capacity to translate its development commitments into tangible outcomes.
Agenda 2063 is the African Union’s long-term development blueprint, setting out aspirations for an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa driven by its citizens.
“They also exchanged views on the Ebola situation, underscoring the need for concerted efforts by African governments, the private sector and international partners to support response measures,” the statement read.
The discussion placed public health cooperation alongside the continent’s broader development priorities, highlighting the role of coordinated action in responding to health emergencies.
Dlamini Zuma thanked Youssouf for receiving her and commended his leadership and continued efforts to advance the African Union’s continental agenda.
“Madam Zuma expressed her appreciation to the Chairperson for receiving her and commended his leadership and continued efforts to advance the AU’s continental agenda,” the statement added.
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