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.
On the sidelines of the 33rd Assembly of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, twelve Heads of State solemnly accepted the invitation of His Excellency Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, President of the Republic of Mali, African Union leader for Arts, Culture and Heritage to act as co-champions.
The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), gathered today, for the 24th Ordinary OAFLAD General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The African Union and the United Nations have launched the “She Stands For Peace” book, recognizing and celebrating outstanding African women and girls who have exceptionally advanced the women, peace and security agenda in Africa.
The mission to promote the African Union’s ideals and shared values of democratic governance and inclusive development is at the heart of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
ADDIS ABABA, AU HEADQUARTERS, 9 - 10 FEBRUARY 2020
Your Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chair of the Union,
Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Heads of Delegation,
Your Excellencies our Former Heads of States and former Leaders of the OAU/AU,
Esteemed Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
All Protocols observed,
9 February 2020, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: On the margins of the 33rd AU Summit, the Republic of Guinea, the Republics of Seychelles and the Republic of Niger signed the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) to raise the of signatories number for the Treaty to 14 countries.
The AMA Treaty was adopted by Heads of State and Government during their 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly on 11 February 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Member States are able to sign the treaty at the Headquarters of the Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
“Looking at the achievements made in promoting peace and security in the continent, in recent decades, particularly since 2004, with the operationalization of the AU Peace and Security Council, the noble objective of silencing the guns and ending wars in the continent is achievable”, said Amb. Ramtane Lamamra.
- The role of AUDA in the implementation of country programmes
- The State of Peace and Security in Africa, with special focus on:
- Libya the Sahel and Mali, The Central African Republic, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan vii.
- The Fight Against Terrorism and intercommunal violence
- #SilencingTheGuns
