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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The meeting of the African Union 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting bringing together Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanism (RMs) and member states kicked off on the 18th of July 2024 with the 45th Session of the Executive Council.
The 2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report (ASDR) was officially launched on 16 July 2024, on the margins of the High-Level Political Forum 2024 (#HLPF2024), organised from 8 – 17 July 2024,
Today, the African Union Economic Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), through its Presiding Officer, Khalid Boudali and the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The memorandum aims to formalise the partnership between the two institutions and enhance economic and social stakeholder involvement in the Africa-EU partnership.
The signing of the MoU took place at the margins of ECOSOCC’s 20th anniversary commemoration which includes the 2024 ECOSOCC Citizens Forum in Ghana.
AU Media Fellows Tour National Broadcasters to Understand Media’s Role in Connecting Policymakers and Citizens
The African Union (AU) Media Fellows recently embarked on an immersive study tour to Brussels, Belgium from 9th -15th June,2024 aimed at equipping a new generation of African storytellers with a deeper understanding of the European Union (EU) and its relationship with Africa Union.
The African media landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation. At the forefront of this change are the AU Media Fellows, a select group of journalists and content creators chosen for their commitment to development-focused storytelling.
The African Union (AU) in partnership with Nutrition International, announced the launch of the AU Media Fellowship Award 2024-
The African Union Media Fellows visited the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) as part of their study tour to AU organs in 15th October,2023.
Africa's democracies thrive when citizens are informed and empowered by a strong media. To achieve this, the African Union's Agenda 2063 prioritizes good governance, democratic values, and human rights. Recognizing media's crucial role, the Information and Communication Directorate launched the African Union Media Fellowship. This fellowship equips journalists and content creators with the skills to bridge the gap between citizens and governments.
