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.
What: Pan African Quality Infrastructure (PAQI) 10 Years Anniversary Celebration
When: 12 October 2023 | 9AM EAT / 8AM CAT
Where: African Union Headquarters, Small Conference Hall -1
Who: The opening session will be addressed by:
The state of democratic governance and peace in Africa has an impact on the growth performance and development at the national, regional and continent levels.
African women have been trading before trade agreements and are champions of cross-border trading for generations.
Consultations on the meaningful engagement of the youth to advance democracy, human rights and governance in Africa have kicked off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as a pre-forum leading to the 12th High Level Dialogue.
The 12th High-Level Dialogue aims to assess, identify, and explore normative, structural enablers to achieve democratic governance, peace, and security in Africa. Specifically, the Dialogue will focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and democratic governance and explore its linkages to deliver peace dividends.
Women and Youth form the biggest part of Africa's population at about 75%.
The second African Business and Human Rights Forum has concluded with a call for action from all stakeholders to promote robust, inclusive growth that respects human rights and increases prosperity for people across Africa.
The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new website, which provides visitors with a user-friendly and informative experience. The website can be accessed at https://sportscouncil.au.int .
African Union Commission in collaboration with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Switzerland Embassy.
AFRICA CLIMATE SUMMIT (ACS)
INVITATION TO A PRESS BRIEFING
“Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World”
“Africa in Solidarity for Global Climate Action”
WHAT: Press briefing to update the Continent and the Globe on the state of preparedness for the upcoming Africa Climate Summit (ACS) set to take place 4-6 September, in Nairobi, Kenya.
