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African Union Reaffirms Commitment to Africa-Rooted Evaluation at AfrEA’s 25th Anniversary
The African Union joined over 300 evaluation experts, policymakers, development practitioners, and government officials in Addis Ababa to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). Held from 16–18
Official Statement: World Refugee Day By: H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
Official Statement: World Refugee Day By: H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
20 June 2025 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
AUC Chairperson is in Rome, Italy for the Mattei Plan Summit
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali is in Rome, Italy for the Mattei Plan Summit that brings together African states participating in the Lobito Corridor alongside multilateral financial institutions.
The Chairperson welcomes the opportunity to strengthen joint efforts under the Mattei Plan & the Global Gateway, fully aligned with Africa’s Agenda 2063 & the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) objectives.
Webinar Series on Accelerating the Adoption and Implementation of the Continental Teacher Qualification Framework (CTQF) and the Continental Framework for Standards and Competences for the Teaching Profession (CFSCTP)
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
MEDIA ADVISORY
Webinar Series on Accelerating the Adoption and Implementation of the Continental Teacher Qualification Framework (CTQF) and the Continental Framework for Standards and Competences for the Teaching Profession (CFSCTP)
Speech by Commissioner ARBE on the occasion of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) media briefing
Press Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2)
16 June 2025
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Honorable Minister, Dr. Fitsum Assefa,
• Honorable State Minister, Mr. Seyoum Mekonen,
• Excellency Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of the Member States of the African Union,
• Excellencies Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of the Partner Countries of the African Union,
• Distinguished Guests,
• Members of the Press,
• Ladies and Gentlemen,

AUC Chairperson received Amb. Amadou Diagne, President of FOGECA
The Chairperson received Amb. Amadou Diagne, President of FOGECA. They discussed the important role the private sector has to play in the sustainable development on the Continent.
AUC Chairperson received the credentials of Ms. Doris Mpoumou, new Special Representative of UN Women to the AU
The Chairperson received the credentials of Ms. Doris Mpoumou, new Special Representative of UN Women to the AU. The Chair and the Special Representative engaged at length on the important role UN Women plays in ensuring gender equality and empowerment of girls and women.
The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea paid a courtesy call to the AUC Chairperson
The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the African Union, H.E. Jung Kang, paid a courtesy call to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Amb. Jung congratulated the Chairperson on his election and hoped that the RoK and the AU can continue to build on their strong relationship under his mandate. The Chairperson thanked the Amb. Republic of Korea’s unwavering engagement on the Continent.
AU CIEFFA Workshop Empowers Education Leaders to Advance Gender Equity in Africa
A four-day intensive training on Gender Responsive Education Sector Planning (GRESP) is currently underway in Antananarivo from 17th to 20th June 2025. The workshop, organised by the African Union International Centre for Girls and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA), aims to strengthen the capacity of AU CIEFFA ministry focal points in education sector planning.