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.
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The African Union’s Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI) department, in collaboration with the AU Partnership and Resource mobilization Department (PMRM), hosted a side event aimed at prioritizing skills development in Africa as part of the commemoration of the Year of Education 2024.
The high-level event titled “Investing in Tomorrow: The African Union Year of Education Catalyzing Progress for Africa and the World” concluded with a strong commitment to building resilient quality education for all.
Addis Ababa, 24 September 2024: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, expresses grave concern at the de- teriorating security and humanitarian situation in all provinces in Sudan, in par- ticular El Fasher, Darfur.
The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development convened its annual fall meeting in New York, USA, on the margins of the Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Addis Ababa, 21 September 2024: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat takes note of the decision by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan to extend the transition period by two years, thus, effectively postponing the elections from December 2024 to December 2026.
The Pan-African Parliament has convened the 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments at its headquarters in Midrand, South Africa.
The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and partners, proudly announces the launch of the Cost of Food and Nutrition in Africa (COFAN) studies—a groundbreaking initiative designed to address the complex nutritional challenges facing the continent.
Police forces have concluded a three-day pre-operational meeting for “Operation TAPI” in Cotonou, Benin, a capacity building meeting aimed enhancing efforts towards combatting illicit products on the continent.
Conflict-affected regions across Africa continue to undermine stability and disrupt livelihoods. In response, the African Union Peace Fund has taken a significant step towards fostering peace and stability by disbursing USD 7 million.
