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.
Excellence, Monsieur Joao Manuel Lorenço, Président de la République d’Angola, Président en exercice de l’Union africaine,
Excellence Monsieur Tayé Atke SELASIE, Président de la République Fédérale et Démocratique d’Éthiopie,
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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)
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
