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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The Pan African University (PAU) concluded its second International Conference on December 2, 2025, at the University of Tlemcen, marking a significant milestone in continental research collaboration and knowledge exchange.
It is a great honour and privilege for me to welcome you all at the HQ of the AUC for this 19th annual meeting of the Committee of Directors-General of National Statistical Offices. I am delighted to see so many of you gathered here today, demonstrating your continued commitment to the development of statistics in Africa.
Let me begin by extending a warm welcome to the Deputy Prime Minister of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Temesgen Tiruneh, and all African Directors-General of the NSOs, the custodians of official statistics on our continent.
The African Union Commission (AUC) officially launched a crucial four-day Validation Workshop for the Continental Data Governance Frameworks today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The workshop brings together experts from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and key partners to review and finalize the draft frameworks on Data Categorisation& Data Sharing, Cross-Border Data Flows, and the Continental Open Data Strategy.
Welcome Remarks at the Opening of the Strategic Reflection on the implementation of the FOCAC Action Plan through an Enhanced Synergy and Alignment between Agenda 2063 and FOCAC CommitmentsYour Excellency, Mr. Cyprien Mamina, Ambassador of the Republic of Congo and Co-Chair of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation
Your Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China
H.E Mrs. Dalva Allen Ambassador of the Republic of Angola and Chair of African Union
Today, the African Union joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme: “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” This day offers an important opportunity to reflect on achievements, confront structural challenges and renew our collective commitment to building an Africa where all persons, regardless of ability or location, fully enjoy their rights and contribute meaningfully to the continent’s socioeconomic, cultural and political development.
The African Union (AU) Permanent Mission to the People’s Republic of China and the African Group of Ambassadors in China are organising the “Strategic Reflection on the Implementation of the FOCAC Action Plan 2025-2027 through an enhanced Synergy and Alignment between the AU Agenda 2063 and FOCAC Commitments”, from 2 to 3 December 2025, in Beijing, China.
What: The African Union Commission through the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in collaboration with FARA is organizing the Multi-Actor Consultations for Strengthening Foresight Systems for Resilient Agrifood Systems.
When: 8th – 10th December 2025
Time: 09H00-17H00
Where: Nairobi, the Republic of Kenya
The Executive Committee for the Strategy for the Harmonization of Statistics in Africa (SHaSA II) successfully kicked off its crucial meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 26 December 2025. Hosted by Ethiopian Statistics Service, the meeting brought together distinguished representatives from AU organs, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), National Statistical Offices (NSOs), and development partners to review progress and strengthen the framework for a robust, modern, and coherent African Statistical System (ASS).
WHAT: African Women in Media (AWiM) 2025 Conference
WHEN: December 4-5, 2025
WHERE: African Union Commission Headquarters
STARTING TIME: 7:30 AM
WHO:
H.E Amb. Selma Malika, DCP African Union Commission
Leslie Richer, Director of Information and Communication Directorate
Wynne Musabayana, Head of Communication Division
Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola
Bamidele Ogunleye
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