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 has deployed and onboarded the 2nd cohort of the AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship. The 19 Young Innovators from 10 countries across the continent will serve in various African Union Commission Departments and AU Organs for a period of 12 months.
A historic moment took place yesterday in Djibouti with the official signing by the Republic of Djibouti of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG).
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, to explore ways to further deepen collaboration between the African Union and the United Arab Emirates. They discussed enhancing UAE investments in key sectors across Africa, and the Chairperson requested for the UAE’s support for AU-led peace and stabilisation initiatives.
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. Ambassador Gad conveyed a message of goodwill from his government & reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast support for the Chairperson's leadership.
The AUC Chairperson, H.E. @ymahmoudali, held a meeting with H.E. Amb. Miguel Andeme, Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea to Ethiopia and the AU. The Chairperson commended the steadfast support of H.E. President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Amb. Andeme to the AU'’s mandate, particularly in fostering multilateral cooperation. He also praised Equatorial Guinea’s exemplary organisation of the AU Mid-Year Summit in Malabo, a vital platform for collective dialogue on continental priorities. The Chairperson looks forward to participating in the upcoming Summit.
The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali held a productive meeting with H.E. Fahad Alhumaydani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Ethiopia and the AU. They discussed strengthening the longstanding and excellent partnership between the AU and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Chairperson commended the Kingdom’s continued support for development and humanitarian efforts across the continent, as well as the successful convening of the Saudi-Africa Summit. H.E.
H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the AU Commission, received H.E. Simon Mordue (@EuMordue), Deputy Secretary General of the @eu_eeas for Economic & Global Issues. Their discussions underscored the strong multilateral cooperation between the AU and EU, covering peace and security, public health , and preparations for the upcoming AU-EU Ministerial and Summit. Mr Mordue reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to deepening this strategic partnership and advancing shared priorities in trade and investment for mutual prosperity.
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission @ymahmoudali received H.E. Fatima Maada Bio, the newly appointed President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), accompanied by Deputy President Mrs Ana Dias Lourenço, during a courtesy visit at the AUC headquarters.
The Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission @ymahmoudali met with H.E. @TayeAtske, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of #Ethiopia at the State House. Their discussions focused on regional peace and security, the AU’s mediation efforts in South Sudan, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as ongoing institutional reforms within the AU, including financial sovereignty and sustainable funding for peace support operations.
The @_AfricanUnion Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali received H.E. Cindy Termorshuizen, Deputy Minister and Personal Representative of the Prime Minister of #Canada to the G7. They exchanged on AU–Canada partnership & cooperation. Discussions also focused on regional peace & security, sustainable funding for Africa's peacekeeping , & how best to align Canada’s G7 presidency priorities with the African Union’s strategic agenda, including advancing Africa’s voice and agency within global governance frameworks.
