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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Theresa, from Nigeria, and Roberta, from Germany, participate in the AU-EU Youth Lab. As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the AU-EU unique partnership, we focus on the key role it places for Youth policies and initiatives.
The International Labour Day marks a pivotal moment to celebrate tremendous efforts and contributions of workers across the globe. It is an important day to recognise the crucial role that workers play in building and sustaining our economies, our communities and our societies. In the same vein, it is also a moment to cast our eyes back to reflect on the struggles, sacrifices and challenges that workers faced in the past and continue to face at present.
The African Union’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) has concluded a three-day training session in Accra, Ghana, aimed at equipping Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with advocacy techniques and strategic policy engagement within the Conflict Management Cycle. This initiative, part of the EU-APSA IV Programme, reflects growing momentum to ensure civil society’s structured involvement in African Union peace and security policy formulation and implementation.
Excellence Madame Rebecca Amuge Otengo, Ambassadrice de la République de l’Ouganda, Présidente du Conseil de Paix et Sécurité pour le mois d’avril,
Excellences Mesdames et Messieurs les Ambassadeurs Représentants les Etats membres du CPS ;
Excellence M. le Commissaire Chargé de la Paix, de la Sécurité et des affaires politiques ;
Excellence M. le Représentant des Etats membres de la CEEAC ;
Mesdames et Messieurs ;
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received H.E. Mr. Régis Onanga Ndiaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon. Commending Gabon's peaceful transition to constitutional order; through inclusive dialogue, a national referendum, & credible elections that was observed by the AU, the Chairperson welcomed the lifting of the suspension of Gabon today by the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) & affirmed Gabon's vital role in continental governance & within AU institutions.
This morning, the IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan, H.E. @lawrncekorbandy, briefed the Chairperson of the AU Commission on IGAD’s ongoing efforts to support peace in Sudan. The Envoy reaffirmed his commitment to working in close alignment with the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan. Both the Chairperson & Ambassador Korbandy reiterated their call for an immediate cessation of hostilities & underscored their shared commitment to a Sudanese-led & Sudanese-owned political process aimed at restoring constitutional order & achieving lasting peace.
CAADP Strategy and Action Plan: 2026-2035 (Building Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems in Africa) at the AU Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP Agenda 9-11 January 2025 Kampala, Uganda
The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf received H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ethiopia & Permanent Observer to the AU. The Ambassador reaffirmed Germany's commitment to supporting the implementation of the AfCFTA, recognising it as a key driver of Africa’s economic integration & development.
The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Germany’s longstanding partnership with Africa, including its vital contributions to peacekeeping, preventive diplomacy, and institutional support to the AUC.
This afternoon, H.E. George Orina, Ambassador of Kenya to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, paid a courtesy call on the AUC Chairperson. Ambassador Orina conveyed a message of congratulations on the Chairperson’s election & reaffirmed Kenya’s support to his leadership at the AUC.
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Amb. Maruyama Norio of Japan for a productive exchange on preparations for TICAD 9. They welcomed the progress process made & reaffirmed their shared commitment to make TICAD9 a success.
Amb. Maruyama conveyed an invitation from the Prime Minister of Japan for the Chairperson to visit Japan, as a step toward strengthening strategic ties.
