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, 27th May 2016, - The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has pledged another EUR 55 Million in support of African Union (AU) programmes and joint strategic initiatives, concluding its bilateral negotiations with the African Union (AU) Commission. The focus of this year’s commitment is largely on agricultural development through enhancement of agricultural skills.
• The Honourable Park Geun-hey, President of the Republic of Korea
• Your Excellency, Ato Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
• Esteemed Ministers, Honourable Members and Distinguished Members of the South Korean Delegation
• Esteemed Ministers, Members of Parliament, Government leaders and officials of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
• AU Commissioners, representatives of AU organs and Regional Economic Communities
When: Friday, 27 May 2016
Time: 16:30-17:30
Venue: African Union Commission, New Conference Center / Small Conference Room 2
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 27 May 2016 -South KoreanPresident, H.E Mme. Park Geun-hyemet with H.E Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) today Friday 27 May 2016 while on an official visit to the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The two leaders concluded a series of agreements, which will strengthen cooperation on the areas of education and training as well as industry development.
Madame Chairperson Zuma,
Prime Minister Hailemariam,
Members of the diplomatic corps in Ethiopia,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am most delighted to be the first president of the Republic of Korea to address the African Union which embodies the aspirations of one billion Africans for peace, harmony and prosperity.
As I stand here in this particular hall,
I am reminded of Madiba's indomitable faith in human dignity, equality and freedom.
AUC Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and President Park Geun-hye of South Korea discuss cooperation ties on wide range of fields to enhance development between South Korea and Africa
Debrezeit, Ethiopia 24 May 2016: The African Union Commission (AUC) has developed a draft Five Year Priority Programme that seeks to unlock employment opportunities, eradicate poverty and stimulate inclusive development in Africa.
The First Five Year Priority Programme on Employment, Poverty Eradication and Inclusive Development (5YPP), was developed at the request of the 24th African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 2015).
Milan, Italy, 17 May 2016 - The Second Stakeholder Forum of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) presented a call for action from participants to ensure the delivery of sustainable energy for Africa post-COP21.
