News

Call for papers AU ECHO 2025 Edition

17 March 2025

AUC Chairperson Highlights Central Role of Knowledge and Institutional Memory

30 March 2026

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission visited the Knowledge Management (KM) Unit within the Directorate of Information and Communication (ICD) on 27th March, during which he underscored t

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AU Media Fellowship Attracts Over 100,000 Applications, Advancing Pan-African

29 January 2026

Africa’s media ecosystem is rich in talent and creativity, yet many journalists and content creators face limited opportunities to collaborate across borders or engage with continental development

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AU, UNESCO, and University of Johannesburg Partner

12 August 2025

To strengthen African journalism in a rapidly changing media environment, the African Union (AU), UNESCO, and the University of Johannesburg are joining forces to contextualise global journalism training resources for African realities.

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Last Chance to Apply for the AU Media Fellowship,

11 August 2025

As Africa’s media landscape evolves, the need for authentic, African-led storytelling has never been greater.

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AU Media Fellows Launch Toolkit to support Journalists

11 August 2025

In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) is empowering African media professionals with the skills to critically assess and share accurate information.

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African Union and UNESCO Champion Information Integrity with New Continental Framework

AU & UNESCO Champion Information Integrity with New Continental Framework

11 August 2025

The Information and Communication Directorate, in a collaborative effort with the UNESCO Liaison Office to the AU and UNECA, are working towards developing the first draft of the AU Continental Framework on Information Integrity, Digital, Media, and Information Literacy (MIL).

Speeches

Keynote Speech by Mrs. Leslie Richer, Director for Information and Communication, at the China-Africa All-Media Capability Enhancement Seminar

Speech by ICD Director at China-Africa All-Media Capability Enhancement Seminar

24 July 2025

Theme: Leveraging China-Africa Collaboration for Multimedia Transformation and Capacity Building
24 JULY 2025

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African Union Media Fellowship Marks Graduation of Second Cohort

27 February 2025

The African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) concluded its most recent cohort with a closing ceremony in Addis Ababa, showcasing innovative projects developed by 20 fellows from across the continent.

Speeches

Opening Remarks by Mrs. Leslie Richer, Director for Information and Communication at the Graduation Ceremony of the second African Union Media Feloowship cohort

Remarks by ICD Director at the second AUMF cohort Graduation Ceremony

24 February 2025

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AU Rolls Out the MOVE AFRICA Project

31 January 2025

Migration in Africa is often portrayed through a crisis-centric lens, overshadowing its significant contributions to economic resilience, innovation, and cultural diversity.

Event

Global Commemoration and Day of Action on Safety of Journalists in Crises

6 November 2024

The media is an indispensable player for sustainable development and peace building. Yet, the levels of impunity and rising cases of violations against journalists and media workers erodes the rights to freedom of expression and opinion, access to information, assembly and association.