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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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 22 January 2019: The African Union Commission has renewed the Memorandum of Understanding with Book of African Records for the joint publication of The Africa Factbook. Mrs Leslie Richer, the AUC Director for Information and Communication signed on behalf of the Commission whilst Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi represented Book of African Records.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 12 January, 2019 - The Department of Trade and Industry organized the 2nd Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee of the Ministers of Trade, Industry and Mineral Resources, under the theme: “The Entry into Force of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its Implementation”.
Addis Ababa, 15th January 2019: “Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons: Towards Durable Solutions to Forced Displacement in Africa” is the theme that will be at the center of discussions during the 32nd Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), which kicks off with the 37th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC), today Tuesday 15th January 2019, at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa, 15 January 2019: The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack that took place today against innocent civilians in Nairobi, Kenya. He expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
Addis Ababa, 14 December 2018 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, received the credentials of H.E. Mrs. Karin Poulsen, the new Ambassador of Denmark, at the AU Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Africa and Europe’s strong commitments to multilateralism, as well as the Kingdom of Denmark’s pledge to the African Union, were at the heart of their conversation.
16 January 2019, Addis Abeba: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat concluded an official working visit to the United Arab Emirates from 15 - 16January 2019.
During the visit, Chairperson Faki signed a memorandum of understanding for political, economic and social consultations with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates.
Following consultations between the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E.
Addis Ababa, 15th January 2019: The African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson, H.E. Amb. Kwesi Quartey, received today, Ms. Hanna Serwaah Tetteh, the UN Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union.
Welcoming Ms. Hanna Serwaah Tetteh to the African Union headquarters, Amb. Quartey underscored the importance of building on the existing collaboration between the African Union and the United Nations on issues relating to peace and security as well as sustainable development in Africa.
Addis Ababa, 13 January 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, arrived in Doha, earlier today, on his first official visit to the State of Qatar.
During his two-day visit, the Chairperson is expected to meet His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. He is also scheduled to hold discussions with the Chairman of the Shura Council and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Chairperson is accompanied by the Commissioner of Social Affairs, Amira El Fadil, and other senior African Union officials.
Addis Abeba, 13 December 2018 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat received on official visit Mr. Peter Mauer, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), at the AU Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today.
