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.
INVITATION TO MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
WHAT: Pan-African Youth Empowerment Conference
WHEN: 22-24 August 2017
WHERE: African Union Commission, Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
WHO: The African Union Commission and SOS Children’s Villages
International
Addis Ababa, 14 August 2017 –Following a weeklong working session which saw the AUC and representatives of the South Sudanese Government work together to critically review the draft legal instruments on the Hybrid Court of South Sudan (HCSS), both sides acknowledged that the finalization of the legal instruments was a significant part of the process towards establishing the Hybrid Court for South Sudan.
Media Advisory
Panel Discussion on Protection of Civilians
INVITATION TO MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
WHAT: Panel Discussion on Protection of Civilians
WHEN: 18th August 2017
WHERE: African Union Commission, New Conference Centre, Conf. Room-2
Time : 8:30 A.M 1:00 P.M
Goal:
The goal of the Panel Discussion is to mobilise stakeholders (Member States, civil society, etc.) to enhance respect for IHL and IHRL in furtherance of protection of civilians in situations of conflict.
Objectives:
Addis Ababa, 14 August 2017: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AU) Moussa Faki Mahamat congratulates President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and his Vice President William Ruto on their successful re-election following the 8 August 2017 General Elections in Kenya.
Addis Abéba, 08 août 2017
1. Introduction
Background
MEDIA ADVISORY
JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
WHAT: Media briefing on Fall Armyworm Infestation in Africa
WHEN: Friday, 04 August 2017 at 3 P.M.
WHERE: AU Commission, (Plenary Hall, Old Conference Centre), Addis Ababa
WHO: Deputy Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E Thomas Kwesi Quartey; H.E Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, Mrs. Josefa Sacko and Mr. Patrick Kormawa, FAO’s Sub-regional Coordinator for Eastern Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 31st, 2017 - The African Union and China are seeking to deepen collaboration on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development especially in the building of a secure, open and peaceful cyberspace. In discussions with China’s Vice Minister of Cyberspace Administration, Mr. Ren Xianliang, who paid him a courtesy visit, the African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Ambassador Kwesi Quartey underscored ICT development as a critical resource for education and socio-economic growth.
Accra, Ghana, 27th July 2017- The CFTA Unit of the Department of Trade and Industry of the African Union Commission in collaboration with the World Bank organized a Training of Trainers on Tariff Reform Impact Simulation Tool (TRIST) in Accra, Ghana from 27-29 July.
Addis Ababa- 28 July 2017 – The African Union Commission and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have jointly launched a new global report, entitled World Food Assistance 2017: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead. The report, which is launched on 26 July 2017, shows how food assistance saves lives in humanitarian crises while addressing the root causes of hunger.
