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), with support from Nutrition International and the World Health Organization (WHO), launched the Strategic Framework for Anaemia Prevention in Africa, aimed at tackling one of Africa’s most persistent and costly public health challenges.
The African Union (AU) Peace Fund High-Level Platform, held on the sidelines of the AU Summit on 15 February 2025, focused on the theme “Sustainable Peace Financing for Africa: Innovative Partnerships for the AU Peace Fund.” The gathering reaffirmed Africa’s strong commitment to ensuring sustainable and predictable funding for peace and security efforts.
HIGH-LEVEL STATEMENT by Minister of Foreign Affairs Honorable Samuel Okudzeto,
AFRICAN UNION CHAMPION FOR THE CONTINENTAL AGENDA ON REPARATIONS
PRE-LAUNCH OF THE 2025 THEME OF THE YEAR: "JUSTICE FOR AFRICANS AND PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT THROUGH REPARATIONS"
H.E. the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
The African Union Youth Envoy
Distinguished Guests,
On the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, African leaders convened for the annual high-level press briefing on malaria, reaffirming their commitment to ending malaria and accelerating progress towards elimination. Under the theme “Changing the Story on Malaria: A Big Push to Deliver a Malaria-Free Africa”, the event showcased the 2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report, underscoring the need for renewed political commitment and increased financial investment to achieve a malaria-free Africa by 2030.
High Level Side Event on “Prioritising Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Harnessing Africa’s Demographic Dividend: Reinforcing Coordination, Accelerating Policy Harmonisation and Implementation” And Launch of the 24 Priority Medical Products and Roadmap for Regional Manufacturing in Africa Report
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, (Djibouti, Eastern Region) has been elected as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. He will be to be deputised by H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi (Algeria, Northern Region). Both mandates are for four years, renewable once.
The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has elected a new leadership for the organization at its 29th General Assembly held under the theme "Building on Beijing: First Ladies Championing Women's Leadership and Rights Through African Heritage." This theme coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and aligns with the African Union's 2025 theme of "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations." It further emphasizes OAFLAD’s commitment to advancing women's lea
STATEMENT
BY
HIS EXCELLENCY JOHN MAHAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA
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DELIVERED AT THE
SIDE EVENT
AFRICA AT THE FOREFRONT: MOBILIZING AFRICAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCING FOR IMPLEMENTING AGENDA 2063
Speech for the AU Youth Envoy on Reparations:
Title: Reparations for Africa: A Necessary Step Toward Justice for Africans and People of African Descent
H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson, African Union Commission
H.E Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission
Honorable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Ghana
