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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Nairobi, Kenya, 15 November 2016: The Department of Political Affairs of the African Union Commission (DPA/AUC) concluded a Youth Consultation on the Draft African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP). The Consultation was held in Nairobi, Kenya, with the support of the Centre for the Studies of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR).
Addis Ababa, 15 November 2016 – A strong delegation from the African Union Commission (AUC) is expected to take active part at the 10th Africa Women Cup of Nations to be held in Yaoundé, capital city of Cameroon from 19th November to 3rd December 2016.The biennial International Football Championship organized by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) for the women’s national teams of Africa in partnership with the AUC, will bring together a total of eight teams.
Marrakesh, Morocco, 10 November 2016 – The 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) kick-started Monday, 7 November in Marrakesh (Morocco).
Mombasa, Kenya, 10 November 2016: The Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology (HRST), through the division in charge of Youth Development, conducted a three-day workshop on youth mainstreaming and the demographic dividend. The workshop was held from 7-9 November 2016 in Mombasa, Kenya.
Consultative Meeting with MPS, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Civil Society to Promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law and Good Governance through the AU Instruments
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
Date: 14-16 November 2016
Resilient Landscapes in Africa’s Drylands: Seizing Opportunities and Deepening Commitments
This high-level session at COP 22, Marrakech, aims to:
o confirm countries’ commitment to build resilient landscapes at scale;
o confirm partners’ support for African initiatives and plans;
o call for collaboration in promoting resilient landscapes under a common umbrella.
Speakers: African Ministers | European Commission | FAO Germany | Green Belt Movement | UNCCD
Monday, November 14, 2016 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Africa Pavilion Room 1
