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.
Press Conference to release the Preliminary Statement of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), following the political election held on 21 June 2021 in Ethiopia
The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, paid a visit to the data centre of the Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organization for Elections (CECOE). The visit was to get update on the work of domestic observer group.
The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, interacting with a first time voter.
Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, granting interview to the media about the general impression of the mission on the preparation for and conduct of the 21 June 2021 General elections.
Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the delegation of IRI-NDI International Election Observation Mission to Ethiopia 2021 General elections. The objective of meeting is to exchange views on the preparation and overall context of the 21 June 2021 elections.
The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the President of the Supreme Court of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Chief Justice Meaza Ashenafi.
The Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the leader of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), Dr. Merera. The OFC has opted to boycott the 21 June 2021 elections.
The Head of AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, meeting with the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia, Ms. Birtukan Mideksa. The meeting was to get a briefing on the level of preparedness for the 21 June 2021 General elections in Ethiopia.
Meeting of the Head of the AU election observation mission, H.E. Chief Olusengu Obasanjo, with the President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde. In attendance were the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and other members
AU Head of Election Observation Mission H. E Olesegun Obasanjo meeting with the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (ECZEMA), Dr. Berhanu Nega. ECZEMA is one of the largest opposition party in Ethiopia.
