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- AIP Water Investment Summit 2025 is being convened in the context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and will advance efforts towards inclusive and sustainable economic growth and social advancement.
The Information and Communication Directorate, in a collaborative effort with the UNESCO Liaison Office to the AU and UNECA, are working towards developing the first draft of the AU Continental Framework on Information Integrity, Digital, Media, and Information Literacy (MIL).
Johannesburg, 04 August 2025 –The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has concluded a three-day technical training workshop in South Africa aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to compile and manage comprehensive national energy statistics, a significant step toward strengthening energy data management in Southern Africa.
INAUGURAL AFRICA URBAN RESILIENCE PROGRAMME (AURP)
STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEETINGS
14 to 16 August 2025, in Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA)
Download the AURP Brochure:
- English Version
- French Version
H.E Lerato, opened her speech by highlighting the persistent issue of energy poverty that affects millions across Africa, with women and girls bearing the disproportionate brunt—often spending hours collecting firewood and charcoal, resulting in health hazards and hampering education and economic productivity.
A key highlight of the summit was the continental keynote delivered by H.E Lerato, on June 12, which drew significant attention from international observers and national governments alike. Her address reaffirmed Africa’s strategic role in the future of green energy, aligning with Africa Union’s Agenda 2063, which envisions an integrated, prosperous, and climate-resilient Africa.
- His Excellency, Honourable Moses Vilakati, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, African Union Commission,
- Honourable Chair of the AU Commission: Hon. Frank K. Tumwebaze, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Uganda, and the chair of the extraordinary session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (ARDWE),
- Honourable Ministers.
- Honourable Nardos Bekele-Thomas CEO, AUDA -NEPAD
- Representatives of the Development Partners.
• Your Excellency, Hon. John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development of the Republic of South Africa.
• Your Excellency, Hon. Kyakulaga Fred Bwino, Minister of State for Agriculture, representing Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries of Uganda and the Chair of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment.
• Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Eswatini Hon Mandela Tshawuka
• Your Excellency Mme Nardos Bekele, CEO, AUDA-NEPAD
