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African Union adopts Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
The African Union (AU) has reached a historic milestone with the adoption of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG) by Heads of State and Government during their 38th Ordinary Session. This landmark legal instrument signifies a bold and comprehensive commitment to eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls, paving the way for a safer, more equitable future across the African continent.
AU Commission Staff organize farewell ceremony for outgoing Chairperson and Commissioners
The Staff Association of the African Union Commission (AUC), the Office of the Director General and the Dean of Directors at the AUC jointly organized a heartfelt farewell ceremony on 6th March 2025 to honor the outgoing Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson and the esteemed Commissioners.
The event, held at the AU headquarters was a memorable occasion reflecting on their leadership, significant contributions and achievements during their time in the office.
AU Commission Chairperson calls for an immediate end to hostilities in South Sudan
Addis Ababa, 8 March 2025: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, expresses deep concern over the escalating tensions and clashes in Nasir County in Upper Nile State that included a lethal attack on a UN helicopter, and violence in Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el-Ghazal, all threatening the peace process.
Call for papers: 11TH AUCIL FORUM Theme: “International Law, WTO Reform and Implementation of the AfCFTA”
African Union Delegation Attends 1st G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Under South Africa’s G20 Presidency
The African Union (AU), led by H.E. Téte António, Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Angola and AU G20 Head of Delegation, accompanied by AU Sherpa Amb. H.E. Albert Muchanga -AU 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 (ETTIM) and AU Sous Sherpa, Ms. Sara Silva, Director for Multilateral Affairs of Angola, HE Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and AU Director General, Amb. Fathallah Sijilmassi participated in the 1st G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under South Africa’s G20 Presidency.
Statement by Albert M. Muchanga African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals & African Union G20 Sherpa
Statement by Albert M. Muchanga African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals & African Union G20 Sherpa Delivered at the Opening of the Coordination/Preparatory Meeting For The 2nd G20 Finance And Central Bank Deputies And 1st Finance Ministers And Central Bank Governors’ Meetings 23 February 2025, Cape Town, South Africa
African Union takes part in the 56th session of the UN Statistical Commission
Members of the bureau of the Committee of the Directors general of the National Statistics offices together with the representatives from the African Union Institute for Statistics (AU STATFRIC)
11TH AUCIL FORUM under the theme: “International Law, WTO Reform and Implementation of the AfCFTA”
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
11th AUCIL FORUM
Theme: “International Law, WTO Reform and Implementation of the AfCFTA”
What: The African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) invites you to attend the 11th Forum under the timely theme: “International Law, WTO Reform and Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)”.
When: 22-23 May 2025
Commissioner Belhocine Joins President Touadéra in a Visit to Bouboui School to Mark the 10th African Day of School Feeding
The 10th edition of the African Day of School Feeding (ADSF) was commemorated with a special field visit to Bouboui School, 45 kilometers from Bangui, Central African Republic.









