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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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- 6th December 2016: Governments of Member States of the African Union (AU) and Republic of Korea will meet at the Fourth Africa-Korea Forum to advance the future cooperation. The Forum kicked off today 6th December 2016, with the Meeting of Senior Officials at the AU Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 8th Dec. 2016: The 5th Retreat of the African Union (AU) Executive Council opened on Thursday 8th December 2016 in Addis Ababa, the capital of Africa. During the Retreat, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from the AU Member states discussed the key steps necessary to take forward the continental integration project, the effectiveness of the Union institutions and the implementation of Agenda 2063.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 8th Dec. 2016: The 5th Retreat of the African Union (AU) Executive Council opened on Thursday 8th December 2016 in Addis Ababa, the capital of Africa. During the Retreat, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from the AU Member states discussed the key steps necessary to take forward the continental integration project, the effectiveness of the Union institutions and the implementation of Agenda 2063.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 8th Dec. 2016: The 5th Retreat of the African Union (AU) Executive Council opened on Thursday 8th December 2016 in Addis Ababa, the capital of Africa. During the Retreat, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from the AU Member states discussed the key steps necessary to take forward the continental integration project, the effectiveness of the Union institutions and the implementation of Agenda 2063.
Kenya takes stock of agriculture progress to date, and outlines way forward to improve economic growth, reduce food imports, and boost nutrition
Addis Ababa, 7th December 2016: Ministers from African and Korean countries met today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 4th Forum for Africa- Korea. Cooperation. Hosted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia with the support of the African Union (AU) Commission and the Republic of Korea, the Forum aims to enhance and strengthen cooperation in key areas of cooperation including peace and security, economic development and Human Resource Science and Technology. .
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AFRICAN UNION ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE PRESIDENTIAL AND PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IN GHANA
9 December 2016
Accra, Ghana
Debate will give candidates an opportunity to speak to African citizens, popularize the AU and give their vision for an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa
Addis Ababa, 1 December 2016: The African Union, through its African Union Leadership Academy (AULA) will convene the first ever leadership debate for candidates contesting for the position of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on 9 December 2016.
Debate will give candidates an opportunity to speak to African citizens, popularize the AU and give their vision for an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa
Addis Ababa, 1 December 2016: The African Union, through its African Union Leadership Academy (AULA) will convene the first ever leadership debate for candidates contesting for the position of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on 9 December 2016.
