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.
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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 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.
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.
10th African Public Service Day THEME: “Enhancing the Agility and Resilience of Public Institutions to Achieve Equitable Governance and Rapidly Address Historical Service Delivery Gaps"
The African Union Commission, through its Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, will convene the fourth Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Forum.
The African Union Commission is pleased to announce the 4th African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum, taking place from 23rd to 27th June 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.
Africa Conference on Childcare under the theme “Building Partnerships for Accelerating Action Towards Quality and Inclusive Childcare in Africa, Africa Conference on Childcare under the theme “Building Partnerships for Accelerating Action Towards Quality and Inclusive Childcare in Africa
H.E. Biniam Berhe, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Eritrea, paid a courtesy call on the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
During the meeting, Mr. Berhe conveyed his Government's congratulations on the Chairperson’s assumption of office and expressed appreciation for the deepening engagement between the AU Commission & the State of Eritrea.
The Chairperson reaffirmed Eritrea’s valued and active role in the affairs of the African Union.
OPENING STATEMENT
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DR. SABELO MBOKAZI, HEAD OF DIVISION, LABOUR, EMPLOYMENT AND MIGRATION,
AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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THE PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING TO SUPPORT MEMBER STATES IN STRENGTHENING THEIR LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION SYSTEMS
