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.
Joint briefing by H.E. Albert Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry; H.E. Neven Mimica, EU Commissioner in charge of International Cooperation and Development; and Dr. Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director of ICT and CEO of RECs on the implementation of the African Union Trade Observatory (ATO) Project
Within the framework of the 32nd AU Summit, H.E. Prof Victor Harison, Commissioner for Economic Affairs at the AU Commission will, on Friday 08 February 2019, at 16:30 hold a press conference on the following issue:
- Economic, Social and Institutional Transformation for reaching the development goals of Agenda 2063
The press conference will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalists are invited to take part in the press conference
Media Advisory
Debt Cancellation as a Means Towards Enhancing Peace and Security, Stability, Development and Durable Solutions for Displaced Somalis
INVITATION TO MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
WHEN: Saturday, 9th February 2010
WHERE: Small Conference Hall 1, New Building, African Union HQs,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Time : 2019 @ 1500hrs ‐1600hrs
The commemorative statue of Emperor Haile Selassie is an important recognition of the Emperor’s contribution to Africa’s liberation and unity leading up to the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963.
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUC
Within the framework of the 32nd AU Summit, H.E. Amb. Thomas Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC; at the AU Commission will, on Saturday 09 February 2019, at 12:30 hold a press conference on the following issue:
On the progress of the implementation of the decision on financing of the Union and the financial autonomy of the continent and reduced dependence on external sources.
- Countries implementing the 0.2% levy on eligible imports.
MEDIA ADVISORY
INVITATION TO MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
WHAT: SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION (AUC) AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS CENTER FOR AFRICA (SDGC/A)
WHEN: 9th February 2019
WHERE: Caucus Room M14, NCC,
African Union Headquarters
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
WHO: The African Union Commission, Department of Economic Affairs and the Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa (SDGC/A)
MEDIA ADVISORY/ 32nd AU SUMMIT
Meeting of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC)
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
What: African Union (AU) to hold the Meeting of the Committee of
African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change
(CAHOSCC) at the margins of the 32nd AU Summit
DATE: Saturday, 9th February, 2019
TIME: 12 p.m.
WHERE: African Union Commission Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR RURAL ECONOMY AND AGRICULTURE
Within the framework of the 32nd AU Summit, H.E. Mrs. SACKO Josefa Leonel Correa, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture at the AU Commission will, on Friday 08 February 2019, at 15:30 hold a press conference on the following issue:
- The Paris agreement and the implementation of the National Determined Contributions (NDCs).
The press conference will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY
Within the framework of the 32nd AU Summit, H.E Dr. ABOU-ZEID Amani, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the AU Commission will, on Friday 08 February 2019, at 10:30 hold a press conference on the following issue:
- Digital transformation in Africa
- Single Africa Air Transport (SAATM) and African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)
- Renewable Energy
- Programs on PIDA PAP
