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.
The African Union’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) is seeking engaged civil society organizations to help shape Africa's governance future through this electoral process.
Africa Skills Week (ASW) 2024, held in Accra from October 14 to 18, drew to a triumphant close with a bold call to institutionalize the event as a biennial gathering aimed at promoting dialogue, experience sharing, and collaboration on skills development and employment in Africa.
Outcome Statement:
The inaugural Africa Skills Week 2024 has successfully established itself as a pivotal platform for fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective action to address the skills gap in Africa. The event brought together key stakeholders, including policymakers, development partners, educators, industry leaders, and youth representatives, to discuss and develop innovative solutions for enhancing skills development and employability across the continent.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemns the killing of Mr Elvino Dias and Mr Paulo Gambe and expresses his sincere condolences to their families.
The Chairperson calls on the Mozambican security authorities to undertake the necessary investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Chairperson continues to closely monitor the aftermath of the conduct of the General Elections in Mozambique held on 9 October 2024 and expresses deep concern of the reported cases of post- election violence and in particular the recent killings.
From October 13-15, 2024, the World Health Summit brought together in Berlin, Germany global leaders, health experts, and policymakers to explore new strategies for improving health and well-being worldwide. This year's summit highlighted the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing health outcomes, with discussions centred on how AI technologies can be harnessed to address pressing global health challenges.
Africa's rapidly growing working-age population, projected to triple by 2050, is creating a unique opportunity for African nations to develop a highly educated and skilled workforce. Recognizing this potential, the African Union (AU) is focusing on improving educational and career opportunities for the continent’s youth to secure long-term economic prosperity. Central to this effort is the integration of education and skills development with employment opportunities, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) skills, which are expected to be in high demand.
The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL), in collaboration with the African Union Office of the Legal Counsel (AUOLC) under the leadership of Dr. Hajer Gueldich, and the Former Chief Justice of Ethiopia, Justice Meaza Ashenafi will host a public forum and stakeholder engagement of the continent-wide strategic initiative, the Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GELC). This high-level Regional Consultative and Stakeholder Engagement will take place on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, 11 am at the African Union Old Conference Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The African Union Commission led by the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate is convening the 9th Specialized Technical Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (STC on GEWE). The STC will be held back to back with the Africa Review meeting on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (B+3 Review) and the Africa Pre-Consultation meeting on the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).
