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 AU) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have renewed their strategic cooperation to advance migration governance across Africa through a new three-year agreement.
The African Union has launched a new round of funding under its Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) , inviting consortia of African research institutions to compete for multi-year grants worth up to 10 million US dollars each. The initiative aims to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and reinforce institutional capacity across the continent.
In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) is empowering African media professionals with the skills to critically assess and share accurate information.
Each year, Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD) reminds us of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrate, we must also confront a lingering truth: far too many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Africa are still left behind in HIV prevention efforts.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Forty- Sixth Ordinary Session
12-13 February 2025
Addis Ababa (ETHIOPIA)
EX.CL/ Dec.1279 - 1309(XLVI)
Original: English
DECISIONS
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the African Union (AU) Peace Fund held its 24th statutory meeting virtually on 26 June 2025 to assess the Fund’s operational status, review current investment performance, and address pressing challenges in securing sustainable financing for peace and security efforts across Africa. The meeting marked a pivotal moment as the AU continues to respond to most conflict-affected regions of the continent.
Under the theme “Advancing AfSEM and CMP Implementation, Strengthening Regional Power Markets for a Unified and Sustainable African Electricity Future,”
10th African Public Service Day THEME: “Enhancing the Agility and Resilience of Public Institutions to Achieve Equitable Governance and Rapidly Address Historical Service Delivery Gaps"
The African Union Commission is pleased to announce the 4th African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum, taking place from 23rd to 27th June 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.
