Statement of Ambassador Bembe at the closing ceremony of the 51st Meeting of the African Union Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC)


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.

January 23rd, 2026: The African Union Commission (AUC) Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) H.E. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe held a meeting with H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia,
The African Union Commission Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD), hosted a series of impactful events to mark the commemoration of International Youth Day 2025 (IYD 2025), annually observed on August 12. Celebrated
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed Ambassador Liberata Mulamula as the new Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).
The retreat provided an opportunity for H.E. Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, who assumed office as the AU Chairperson’s Special Envoy on 1 July 2025, to meet her team, engage AU leadership, and set the tone for a new era in advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (GoE) is pleased to announce significant progress in preparations for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2).
The 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit is to bring together African nations, Caribbean states, and the global African diaspora to strengthen unity, deepen integration, and jointly pursue reparations and reparatory justice
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.
