Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa’s goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan-African drive for unity, self-determination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance.
H.E President William Samoei Ruto (PhD), President of the Republic of Kenya and the African Union Champion on Institutional Reform. H.E. Ruto was appointed during the 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in February 2024 to champion the AU Institutional Reform process taking over from the H.E Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda who led the implementation of the reform process since 2016.
The AU offers exciting opportunities to get involved in determining continental policies and implementing development programmes that impact the lives of African citizens everywhere. Find out more by visiting the links on right.
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The African Union Permanent Delegation to the United Nations Office in Geneva and other international organizations held an introductory team meeting on September 2nd, 2025, to welcome H.E. Dr. Girma Amente, the newly appointed Permanent Representative who assumed duty on 1st September 2025.
H.E. Amb. Mohamed Edrees, Permanent Observer of the African Union (AU) to the United Nations (UN), has officially presented his letter of credentials today, to H.E. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the UN.
The African Union (AU) on Friday, 5 September 2025, welcomed the deposition of the instruments of ratification of the African Road Safety Charter by the Republic of Sierra Leone, marking a significant step forward in Africa’s collective commitment to reducing road crashes and fatalities.
The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) opened today in Addis Ababa with a clear call from African leaders to move from rhetoric to action—positioning Africa not as a victim of climate change, but as a driving force of solutions and the next global climate economy.
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, expresses deep concern over the reported Israeli strike in Doha, Qatar, warning that the attack risks endangering an already fragile situation in the Middle East.
The Chairperson reaffirmed the AU’s call for restraint, respect for sovereignty, and the protection of civilians.
He further noted Qatar’s longstanding role in peace, mediation, and diplomacy, underscoring the urgent need for renewed dialogue towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
Today, we celebrate African Union Day with pride and renewed commitment to our shared vision of a united, prosperous, and peaceful Africa.
This day commemorates the Sirte Declaration of 9 September 1999, when African leaders agreed to establish the African Union. That historic decision laid the foundation for stronger continental unity, cooperation, and integration.
African Union Day honors our collective journey, the resilience of our people, and the enduring spirit of Pan-Africanism that continues to inspire and bind us together.
The African Union Commission (AUC) convened a three-day Continental Consultation on Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction under the theme: “Strengthening efforts towards addressing drug trafficking and advancing crime prevention, criminal justice and rule of law in Africa.” The consultation which is being held in Gaborone from 25 – 27 August, 2025, addresses the rising proliferation of synthetic drugs across Africa, including cannabis, kush, methamphetamine, tramadol and other over-the-counter substances, which increasingly impact youth, public health, governance, and social stability.
The 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit has brought together African nations, Caribbean states, and the global African diaspora to strengthen unity, deepen integration, and jointly pursue reparations and reparatory justice through a comprehensive transcontinental partnership framework, under the theme: “Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit of Reparatory Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”
Theme: “Advancing Strategies for Teacher Training, Recognition, and Professional Development”
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
What: PAN AFRICAN CONFERENCE ON TEACHER EDUCATION (PACTED 2025)
When: 01 - 03 October 2025.
Where: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Excellence Monsieur Joao Lorenço, Président de la République d’Angola,
Président en Exercice de l’Union Africaine,
Mesdames et Messieurs les Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement et de délégation,
Excellences Mesdames et Messieurs,
Distingués Participants,
