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 African Union Commission convened the Continental Foresight Consultations for Agrifood Systems transformation in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 to 10 December 2025, to support implementation of the CAADP Kampala Declaration under the Agenda 2063 ‘’The Africa that We Want ‘’. The consultations brought together stakeholders under the leadership of H.E.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf today received the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali. The Prime Minister presented Ethiopia’s vision for COP32 in 2027. He stated that it is his sincere hope that this COP be a truly African COP, that’s why he requested strong support and strategic partnership with the AU in all aspects for the preparations of this important upcoming event.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, bid farewell to H.E. Stephanie S. Sullivan, Ambassador of the United States of America to the African Union, commending her constructive engagement in strengthening AU–U.S. relations and advancing cooperation on peace, security, and development.
The exchange underscored the importance of sustained engagement, partnership, and multilateral cooperation as effective avenues for advancing shared peace, security, and development objectives, in line with Africa’s continental priorities and common interests.
The Representative of the Host REC (ECOWAS),
The Representative of the Government of Ghana,
Distinguished Delegates,
Esteemed Partners,
Dear Colleagues,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of His Excellency Commissioner Vilakati of ARBE, I am pleased to join you at this Workshop on Peer-to-Peer Learning and Exchange on the domestication and implementation guidelines, and indicator development for the CAADP Kampala Strategy (2026-2035), taking place here in Accra from 16 to 18 December 2025.
What: The African Union Commission through the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in collaboration with AUDA-NDEPAD and the RECs, is convening a peer-to-peer learning and exchange workshop on NAIP/RAIP review and BR indicators development for CAADP Kampala Declaration, strategy and Action Plan 2026-2035.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, bid farewell to H.E. Mr. Michael Upton, Ambassador of New Zealand to Ethiopia and the African Union, commending his constructive engagement in strengthening AU–New Zealand relations and advancing shared commitments to multilateralism, peace, and development.
H.E. Youssouf welcomed New Zealand’s partnership with the African Union, including its consistent engagement with the Commission and support for African-led approaches to peace and security and development.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the credentials of Mr. Bruce Lorenz Biber, Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to the African Union.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the British Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union, H.E. Mr. Darren Welch. They exchanged views on the continental developments, peace and security, and the strategic partnership between the African Union and the United Kingdom.
Cairo, Egypt, 15 December 2025 - The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has convened the second session of its continental training on Renewable Energy Project Planning, Development and Financing in Cairo, scaling up efforts to strengthen Africa’s capacity to translate renewable energy strategies into bankable and implementable projects.
