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 strategic partnership between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) continues to demonstrate tangible results through the implementation of the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) Programme and the Strengthening for Early Warning in Africa (SEWA) project.
The 21st Regional Climate Outlook Forum (RCOF) for Central Africa (PRESAC-21) officially commenced virtually on 10 March 2026, bringing together ECCAS Member States experts in climate scientists, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), Regional Climate Centres (RCCs), and sectoral users whom will jointly develop the seasonal climate outlook for Central Africa and strengthen the use of climate information for informed decision making.
From Resolution to Reality: Delivering Water and Sanitation for “The Africa We Want”
The African Union has pronounced its theme for 2026 to be: ‘Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063’. In an opinion piece, AUC Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf explores the continent's renewed commitment to protecting and managing its vital water resources.
By H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf
Chairperson of the African Union Commission
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Tunisia on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of their independence.
On the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, I extend my warmest greetings to all Muslims across Africa and around the world.
This sacred moment, marking the end of Ramadan, is a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewal. It reminds us of the enduring values of compassion, solidarity, and generosity—principles that resonate deeply in a world facing profound challenges. From conflict and displacement to economic uncertainty and climate pressures, our shared humanity is being tested in unprecedented ways.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses profound sadness at the passing of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf Ali, welcomes the High-level Tripartite Summit convened on 16 March 2026 in Conakry, by the Heads of State of the Republic of Guinea, the Republic of Liberia, and the Republic of Sierra Leone, on strengthening border cooperation and the promotion of stability within the framework of the Mano River Union (MRU).
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf, strongly condemns the suicide bombings which occurred in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on 16 March 2026, resulting to several deaths, and others injured.
The African Union stands in full solidarity with the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during this difficult time and extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, while wishing speedy recovery to those injured.
The African Union Commission (AUC) officially welcomed twenty-two (22) Fellows of the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) Cohort 3.0 to the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Their arrival marked the commencement of a series of study tours and high-level engagements for the new cohort, selected from an extraordinary pool of over 100,000 applicants.
Following the devastating impact of Cyclone Gezani, which struck Madagascar’s eastern coast on 10 February 2026, the Government of Madagascar declared a national disaster and issued an international appeal for assistance. In response, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has deployed an African Union Humanitarian Assessment Mission composed of experts from the African Union Commission’s Humanitarian Affairs team, in collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
