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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To strengthen African journalism in a rapidly changing media environment, the African Union (AU), UNESCO, and the University of Johannesburg are joining forces to contextualise global journalism training resources for African realities.
The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2, the AU Continental Operational Centre for Combating Irregular Migration, and Mission 89 jointly hosted a high-level virtual webinar titled “Combating Sport Trafficking in West Africa.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, conveys his warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of the Congo as they celebrate the anniversary of their Independence Day.
This historic day stands as a powerful reminder of the Republic of the Congo’s unwavering commitment to freedom, national sovereignty, and African unity. It is also a moment to celebrate the country’s vital contributions to the African Union’s goals of peace, development, and regional integration.
The African Union Commission will convene the 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration, under the theme: “Bridging Africa’s Health Financing Gap in a Changing Geo-Economic Context: Challenges and Potential Solutions.”
In preparation for the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit in November 2025, the African Union (AU) delegation participated in the Third G20 Sherpa Meeting under South Africa’s Presidency, held on 25 - 27 June under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The meeting, which marks the midway point of South Africa’s historic G20 Presidency, brought together Sherpas to review progress, reflect on key global challenges, and shape the path forward towards the Leaders’ Declaration.
The African Union- AIP Water Investment Summit 2025 is being convened in the context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and will advance efforts towards inclusive and sustainable economic growth and social advancement.
The African Union has launched a new round of funding under its Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) , inviting consortia of African research institutions to compete for multi-year grants worth up to 10 million US dollars each. The initiative aims to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and reinforce institutional capacity across the continent.
Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Colleagues,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and on my own behalf, I extend heartfelt greetings to all the young people across our continent and in the diaspora as we mark this year’s International Youth Day.
This day calls us to recognize the extraordinary power of youth to turn aspiration into action—especially where change is needed most. Africa’s renewal begins with young people who do not wait, but lead with ingenuity and resolve.
The African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uganda, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNAIDS, UNICEF, Africa CDC, AUDA-NEPAD, the National Organization for People Living with Hepatitis B, and other partners successfully concluded the HIGH-LEVEL CONFRENCE ON THE TRIPLE ELIMINATION OF HIV, HEPATITIS B AND SYPHILIS IN AFRICA.
