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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What: High-level event on commemorating the AU year of education 2024.
When: 23rd September 2024, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (EDT)
Where: Permanent Observer Mission of African Union, New York, USA.
Amid existing challenges to peace and security in some parts of Africa, the African Union (AU) Peace Fund has taken a crucial step forward in its mission to contribute for peace and stability across the continent.
The Government of the Republic of Rwanda, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Extend Agreement to Continue Evacuation of Refugees and Asylum Seekers from Libya
Ladies and Gentlemen, Esteemed Colleagues,
On this World Humanitarian Day 2024, under the theme ’‘Acting for Humanity: Ending Violence Against Humanitarian Workers,’ I wish to honor and commend humanitarian workers for their unwavering courage and dedication. These individuals selflessly dedicate their efforts to alleviating the suffering of the most vulnerable populations and offering hope under the most challenging conditions.
The likelihood of falling ill or dying from diseases that resist treatment has escalated in Africa, with children and other vulnerable groups being most at risk, according to a new report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
“The continent faces the highest mortality rate from antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with 27.3 deaths per 100,000—exceeding the combined death toll from HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria,” said the ‘African Union Landmark Report’ launched today at Africa CDC headquarters.
the STC on Communication and ICT and both of which will constitute Africa’s contribution to the Global Digital Compact and the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024
In the face of increased availability and use of psychoactive substances on the continent of Africa especially among youth, women and children, the African Union Commission (AUC) organised a webinar to engage youth on drug use prevention in commemoration of the International Youth Day 2024 celebrated 12th of August.
Togo and Rwanda have been accorded recognition by the African Union for the outstanding commitment to report on issues on democracy and governance in their countries.
The joint efforts and collaboration of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), the African Union (AU) Commission, and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) of Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria have led to the degrading of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in the MNJTF areas of responsibility.
