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.
Theresa, from Nigeria, and Roberta, from Germany, participate in the AU-EU Youth Lab. As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the AU-EU unique partnership, we focus on the key role it places for Youth policies and initiatives.
Ministers of Foreign Affairs and heads of delegations from the Member States of the African Union (AU) converged today at the headquarters of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the official opening of the 24th Extra-Ordinary Session of the Executive Council. The opening session was chaired by H.E. Tete Antonio, Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the Executive Council in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) representative, H.E.
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What: Opening ceremony of the twenty fourth (24th) Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union
When: The Extra-Ordinary session of the Executive Council will be held on 15th April 2025. The official opening ceremony will be held at 10:00 am (EAT).
Where: African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa.
Time: 10H00 –17H00 EAT
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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).
Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Nutrition: Strengthening Health Systems for Sustainable Development "Advancing Nutrition Financing and Accountability: A Unified African Approach"
Remarks of the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission,H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi EU Day Celebration 3 APRIL 2025 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Keynote Speech H.E. Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission Pan-African Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Adwa Memorial, Addis Ababa, 3 April 2025
The annual commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda seeks to continuously awaken greater awareness of the African peoples and the international community about the value of life and humanity, and to renew our collective commitment to protect and uphold fundamental human rights.
After cordial direct talks with President Salva Kiir of the Republic of South Sudan, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf Ali addressed the evolving political situation in South Sudan and the recent violence in Nasir.
Expressing solidarity with the Government and people of South Sudan, the Chairperson reaffirmed the AU’s unwavering commitment to dialogue, reconciliation, and lasting peace.
