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.
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From 16-18 March 2026, the African Union’s Pan-African Institute of Education for Development (AU-IPED) will lead a technical workshop to Juba, South Sudan, to support the strengthening of the country’s Education Management Information System (EMIS).
The African Union Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Bureau officially launched Africa’s candidacy to host the 74th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW74) during a high-level luncheon held on 10 March 2026 at the African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York.
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, and the African Union Commission affirm the central status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, as well as the established religious rights and the eternal bond of Muslims with the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, the first of the two qiblas and the third of the two holy sanctuaries.
In a significant move to strengthen the resilience of African cities in member states, the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with GIZ, has officially launched the Resilience Insight Africa digital platform on 5th March 2026.
From 8th to 10th April 2026, the African Union will convene the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF 2), which will be hosted by the Government of Kenya in Nairobi, under the theme “Adequate Housing for All - Advancing Socio-Economic and Environmental Transformation Towards the Realization of Agenda 2063.”
In preparation for the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) to be held in Azerbaijan in May, the AUF2 will consolidate Africa’s common position on housing and human settlements, while showcasing locally led solutions, innovations, and partnerships.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses its deep concern over the reported drone strike in Goma, North Kivu, which resulted in the death of civilians, including a humanitarian worker, and caused damage in residential areas. The AUC Chairperson strongly condemns any attack that endangers civilian lives and humanitarian personnel, in violation of international humanitarian law.
Distinguished colleagues, partners, and our outstand-ing Fellows,
Good morning.
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the African Union Media Fellowship – Cohort 3.0.
Let me begin by warmly congratulating the 18 excep-tional journalists selected for this cohort. Your achievement is remarkable. You were chosen from a pool of more than 100,000 applicants from across Af-rica and the diaspora. This reflects not only your pro-fessional excellence, but also your commitment to tell-ing Africa’s story with depth, integrity, and purpose.
WELCOME REMARKS
BY
H.E. MOSES VILAKATI
COMMISSIONER FOR AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, BLUE ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION
Delivered During
The Launch of the World Without Hunger Index
10 March 2025
Protocol:
