The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Angola on the occasion of the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary.

Describing the golden jubilee as a moment of pride for all Africans, Chairperson Youssouf celebrated Angola’s sovereignty, resilience, and remarkable progress over the past five decades. He paid tribute to the courage and unity of the Angolan people and recalled Angola’s historic contributions to the struggle against apartheid and colonialism, which advanced liberation across Southern Africa and the continent.

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“This milestone reflects Angola’s enduring commitment to freedom, unity, and continental progress,” said Chairperson Youssouf.

He commended Angola’s active role in regional integration and economic transformation, highlighting the country’s investments in infrastructure development and support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a driver of inclusive growth.

The Chairperson also noted the symbolic significance of the milestone as H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola, currently serves as Chairperson of the African Union, lauding his leadership in promoting peace and stability in the Great Lakes region and supporting dialogue in Sudan.

The African Union Commission reaffirmed its solidarity with Angola, wishing the nation continued progress and prosperity as it looks forward to a peaceful, united, and thriving Africa, in line with the aspirations of Agenda 2063.