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. Mr. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, was appointed to lead the AU institutional reforms process. He appointed a pan-African committee of experts to review and submit proposals for a system of governance for the AU that would ensure the organisation was better placed to address the challenges facing the continent with the aim of implementing programmes that have the highest impact on Africa’s growth and development so as to deliver on the vision of Agenda 2063.
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.
Excellency Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chair of the Peace and Security Council for the Month of May,
Excellency H.E. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar
Excellencies Former Heads of State,
Message of H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Occasion Commemoration of the Birth of The Organization of African Unity (OAU)
The first-ever Canada-African Union Commission (AUC) the High-level Development Policy Dialogue marked a major milestone in the AU-Canada development partnership. Co-chaired by H.E. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, AUC Deputy Chairperson, and the Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Canada's Minister of International Development.
The Maisha Dance festival, "The Power of Art to Unite," will celebrate the vibrant cultures of Africa and the European Union through the universal language of dance. This event is a unique opportunity to honor both Africa Day and EU Day, highlighting the shared values of unity, diversity, and cultural exchange.
In line with the theme "Education Fit for the 21st Century," join us in celebrating Africa Day by engaging in conversations and sharing insights on the future of education in Africa. Together, we can create an education system that not only meets the demands of the 21st century but also ensures that every African child has the opportunity to thrive.
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Cybercrime has a significant financial impact on African countries, particularly those with under-protected infrastructures. Forecasts by independent firms show that global cybercrime damage costs are projected to grow by 15 percent per year, reaching $10.5 trillion USD annually by 2025,
The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) has arrived in South Africa ahead of the 29 May 2024 General Elections. At the invitation of the Government of South Africa and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa,
Access to the digital space in Africa is increasingly expanding, and many of those coming online are children –defined as ‘all those under the age of 18’. It is estimated that worldwide 1 in 3 internet users is a child, and more than 175,000 children go online for the first time every day - a new child every half second.
Over 28 million migrants resided in GCC countries by 2017, with 12% from Africa. To address this growing trend, a historic two-day dialogue on Labour Mobility kicked off in Doha, Qatar.
