MEDIA ADVISORY

10^th African Public Service Day

THEME: “Enhancing the Agility and Resilience of Public Institutions to Achieve Equitable Governance and Rapidly Address Historical Service Delivery Gaps"

What: The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, in partnership with the Government of Ethiopia, will host the 10th Continental Africa Public Service Day (APSD).

When: 21–23 June 2025

Where: African Union HQ, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
Registration form to participate in the 10th Africa Public Service Day celebrations is available:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1PsflUeGNHeTOjWbr-0TjO1iYm6tTF03_TOClzWYQU8GzAg/viewform

Why:

The theme “Enhancing the agility and resilience of public institutions to achieve equitable governance and rapidly address historical service delivery gaps” aligns with the overarching 2025 AU theme: "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations." The theme is grounded in the understanding that strong and adaptable public institutions are essential for tackling Africa’s historical injustices and promoting long-term resilience. The enduring legacies of colonialism, slavery, apartheid, and systemic marginalization have led to deep socio-economic disparities that continue to impede inclusive development across the continent. Public institutions play a pivotal role in addressing these historical service delivery gaps by driving comprehensive policy reforms, ensuring equitable service provision, and fostering responsive, inclusive governance. By strengthening their agility and resilience, public institutions can effectively advance the transformation agenda and build a more equitable future for all Africans and the Global African Diaspora

Participants

The event will bring together public service institutions, government officials, academia, civil society, media, and international partners from across Africa and the diaspora.

Media are invited to connect and attend the 10th African Public Service Day from 21-23 June 2025

For media inquiries, please contact:

1.             Mr. Issaka Garba Abdou, Head of Division, Governance and Human Rights Directorate for Governance and Conflict prevention E-mail: GarbaAdoui@africa-union.org g, Tel: +251936543849 Cc: RaumnauthD@africa-union.org , MangaY@africa-union.org , and Ms. Berthille Bizimana at: bizimanab@africa-union.org

2.             Ms. Limi Mohammed Shash, Communications focal point, Governance and Conflict Prevention, Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, AUC, E-mail: shashlm@africa-union.org

3.             Mr. Gamal Eldin Ahmed A. Karrar | Senior Communication Officer | Information and Communication Directorate (ICD), African Union Commission | E-mail: GamalK@africa-union.org

Information and Communication Directorate, African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@africa-union.org I

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