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.
The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, today launched the country “Spotlight” report on foundational learning.
The African Union Commission Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS) through the Social Welfare, Drug Control and Crime Prevention Division, organized a 3-day, Continental capacity building workshop on synthetic drug supply reduction
The validation process took place at the commencement of a five-day workshop (24th to 28th July 2023), organized by the JLMP, ARMP and the government to strengthen the capacity of Ivorian stakeholders in producing accurate and reliable labour migration data and labour market statistics.
AU Continental Technical Experts’ Consultation on Strengthening Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction Efforts towards Addressing Drug Trafficking and Advancing Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice and Rule of Law in Africa.
The AU-IOM-ILO Joint Programme on Labour Migration (JLMP) and the Government of Cote d'Ivoire held a pre-validation meeting today to assess a report on the status of the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) in the country.
A conference bringing together stakeholders in Africa’s space sector is underway in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
Statement by Amb. Albert M. Muchanga
African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals.
Signing of the Hosting Agreement for the Third Intra-African Trade Fair.
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 25th March, 2022
The African Energy Commission (AFREC) with support from the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) embarked on another training to train a second batch of cohort for energy statistician from the African Union (AU) Member states. The training was held for two weeks from 29 November to the 10th of December 2021.
The African Union Commission (AUC) in conjunction with the government of Côte d’Ivoire, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the West African Health Organization (WAHO), jointly organized a two-day virtual consultation on how to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in Africa through food fortification.
The meeting, held from 2-3 September 2021, was under the theme "Food Fortification: Which Dietary Approach to Reduce Micronutrient Deficiencies in Africa?”
- A record 54% of the continent is accessible for African visitors who no longer need a visa to travel or can get one on arrival
- In 2020, The Gambia joins Seychelles and Benin in allowing visa-free access for all African travelers.
- 24 countries offer e-Visas reflecting 44% of the continent.
