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African Union launches the second Biennial Review Report detailing Africa’s agricultural implementation status - 36 countries have made tremendous progress from the first cycle
Twelve Heads of State commit themselves to play the role of leadership, advocacy and facilitation for Arts, Culture and Heritage
On the sidelines of the 33rd Assembly of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, twelve Heads of State solemnly accepted the invitation of His Excellency Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, President of the Republic of Mali, African Union leader for Arts, Culture and Heritage to act as co-champions.
African First Ladies Advocate Inclusion of African Women in Development Activities to Achieve Agenda 2063
The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), gathered today, for the 24th Ordinary OAFLAD General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
"She Stands For Peace", a book documenting successes of African women and girls in peace efforts.
The African Union and the United Nations have launched the “She Stands For Peace” book, recognizing and celebrating outstanding African women and girls who have exceptionally advanced the women, peace and security agenda in Africa.
More African States join the peer-to-peer governance review mechanism, a reflection of commitment to change.
The mission to promote the African Union’s ideals and shared values of democratic governance and inclusive development is at the heart of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
Three AU Member States signed the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA)
9 February 2020, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: On the margins of the 33rd AU Summit, the Republic of Guinea, the Republics of Seychelles and the Republic of Niger signed the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) to raise the of signatories number for the Treaty to 14 countries.
The AMA Treaty was adopted by Heads of State and Government during their 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly on 11 February 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Member States are able to sign the treaty at the Headquarters of the Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
African Union Strives to ensure a Conflict-Free Africa in line with the theme on “Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development”
“Looking at the achievements made in promoting peace and security in the continent, in recent decades, particularly since 2004, with the operationalization of the AU Peace and Security Council, the noble objective of silencing the guns and ending wars in the continent is achievable”, said Amb. Ramtane Lamamra.
Statement of H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission at the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly
Excellencies Heads of State and Government,
Honourable Ministers,
Invited Guests,
Meeting of the Assembly of the African Union Begins
The 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union opened today at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.