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.
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Consultative Forum on Trafficking in Persons for Forced Criminality in Southeast Asia for Senior Officials of African Union Member States and the RECs
AU Theme for 2026 : "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063"
World Water Day 2026 Commemoration at the African Union Commission
Theme: Water and Gender
Water and Sanitation Unit, Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy Directorate, African Union Commission
23 March 2026, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
Background
The strategic partnership between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) continues to demonstrate tangible results through the implementation of the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) Programme and the Strengthening for Early Warning in Africa (SEWA) project.
The 21st Regional Climate Outlook Forum (RCOF) for Central Africa (PRESAC-21) officially commenced virtually on 10 March 2026, bringing together ECCAS Member States experts in climate scientists, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), Regional Climate Centres (RCCs), and sectoral users whom will jointly develop the seasonal climate outlook for Central Africa and strengthen the use of climate information for informed decision making.
What: The African Union Commission, through the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD and the Government of Namibia is organizing a Continental Technical Workshop on the CAADP Kampala Results Framework and Biennial Review (BR) Indicators.
When: 24th – 27th March 2026
Time: 09H00-17H00
Where: Windhoek, Republic of Namibia.
From Resolution to Reality: Delivering Water and Sanitation for “The Africa We Want”
The African Union has pronounced its theme for 2026 to be: ‘Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063’. In an opinion piece, AUC Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf explores the continent's renewed commitment to protecting and managing its vital water resources.
By H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf
Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Distinguished Ministers,
Colleagues and partners,
Good morning.
It is a pleasure to join you today and to open this important discussion.
Allow me to warmly acknowledge:
H.E. Hon. Betty Amongi Akena of Uganda,
H.E. Hon. Mary Navicha of Malawi,
All the Ministers and Distinguished representatives of our Member States
H.E. Ambassador Amma A. Twum-Amoah,
H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Edrees,
Representatives from the World Bank, Eager project
Ms. Cécile Mazzacurati of UNFPA,
All our valued partners here present.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Tunisia on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of their independence.
On the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, I extend my warmest greetings to all Muslims across Africa and around the world.
This sacred moment, marking the end of Ramadan, is a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewal. It reminds us of the enduring values of compassion, solidarity, and generosity—principles that resonate deeply in a world facing profound challenges. From conflict and displacement to economic uncertainty and climate pressures, our shared humanity is being tested in unprecedented ways.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses profound sadness at the passing of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan.
