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.
Theme: “The Africa Mining Vision at 16: Achievements, Challenges and Opportunities”
Dates: 19th -21st of March 2025
Venue: Medium Conference Hall, African Union’s Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
His Excellency Taye Atske Selassie, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia;
- His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission;
- His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat, Outgoing Chairperson of the African Union Commission;
- Members of the Diplomatic Corps Accredited in Addis Ababa;
- Excellencies;
- Ladies and Gentlemen;
The African Union Commission (AUC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh as the new Spokesperson to the AU Commission Chairperson, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. He succeeds Ms. Ebba Kalondo, who has successfully completed her tenure in this role.
The newly elected African Union Commission Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and the Commissioners have assumed office today, 13 March 2025, following the handover ceremony that saw the outgoing leadership pass the baton to the incoming leadership. H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission and H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, the Deputy Chairperson were elected and sworn-in at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government on 15 February 2025.
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.
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
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
The African Union has taken a historic step towards enhancing food safety across the continent with the adoption of the statute for the establishment of the Africa Food Safety Agency during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 16 February 2025.
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have signed the EU-African Union Partnership Performance Acceleration Programme (AUPPAP), a financing agreement designed to promote integrated development and capacity building across Africa,
