Ethiopia

In a landmark event at the 38th African Union Summit, the pressing need for sustainable and innovative financing for education in Africa took center stage.

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.

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.

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.