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The Africa Urban Forum has kicked off seeking to find innovative solutions to making African cities habitable for the growing population. With an average annual urban growth rate of 3.5% in the last 20 years, Africa has seen the largest urbanization, a trend anticipated to continue until the year 2050. The percentage of Africans living in urban areas was around 36% in 2010 and is expected to rise to 50% and 60% by the years 2030 and 2050, respectively.

Addis Ababa, August 2024 – During the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), the African Union Commission (AUC) joined the global community in commemorating this important occasion as part of the Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Health, Nutrition, Population, and Drug Control (STC-HNPDC-5). The "Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All" theme underscores the critical need for comprehensive support for breastfeeding mothers across Africa.

The African Union, in collaboration with UNICEF, will be hosting a conference that aims to spread awareness about the importance of inclusive education for children with disabilities and other marginalised groups in foundational learning across the continent under the theme: “Inclusive Education: Ensuring No Child is Left Behind,”. The conference will explore innovative approaches and practical solutions to develop and implement inclusive education practices, ensuring no child is left behind.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological leap; it is a transformative force reshaping our world. With profound impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics, AI is driving revolutionary changes in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education.

The African Union Commission is excited to announce 50 innovative African small businesses, selected for the inaugural edition of the highly competitive Enterprise African Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme.