Departments
Information and Communication Directorate
Information and Communication Directorate
The directorate contributes to the goal of bringing the AU closer to the African people and positioning the AU as a people centred union through the development and dissemination of communication to foster better understanding of the mandates of the AU and its key programmes aimed at promoting Africa’s growth and development. The directorate acts as the Commission’s spokesperson and develops outreach and advocacy programmes.The key roles of the directorate are to:
- Develop and implement corporate communication programmes for the AU
- Promote Agenda 2063 and its priority projects
- Manage and protect the AU brand identity and ensure the correct use of AU iconography in all communication.
- Manage the official communication channels of the AU including its digital platforms (website, corporate social media channels, corporate mobile applications), the AU Media Centre and the AU Studio.
- Provide coverage of AU activities at the HQ and in the field
- Liaise with regional and international media to promote awareness of the AU
- Review credentials and accredit media to the African Union
- Organise site visits and tours to the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa
- Liaise with key regional media partners and associations to promote Africa’s development Agenda
- Coordinates the implementation of decisions on communication by the STC on Communication & ICT
- Work with development partners to enhance skills and competencies through implementation of capacity building programmes for the African media
Structure
Director
Leslie Richer, Kenya
Activities
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.
As Africa’s media landscape evolves, the need for authentic, African-led storytelling has never been greater.
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.
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).
The African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) concluded its most recent cohort with a closing ceremony in Addis Ababa, sh
February 24, 2025
June 10, 2024
November 06, 2024 to November 07, 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.
July 03, 2024 to July 07, 2024
The African Union (AU) Media Fellowship is a prestigious program that aims to empower African media professionals, jo
June 11, 2024 to June 13, 2024
The Second Extra-ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on
May 15, 2024 to May 17, 2024
The Africa Media Convention (AMC) is an annual conference is a collaborative platform to reflect on the fundamental role of journalism on the continent, celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and deliberate on measures to safeguard media freedoms.
February 14, 2024 to February 15, 2024
The Information and Communication Directorate's A.U. Media Fellowship Programme (AUMF), in partnership with Gordon Institute of Business Science's Media Leadership Think Tank and GIZ-AU, will host a Media Roundtable
February 13, 2024
Press briefing on: The preparation of the 37th AU Summit , Highlights on major issues to be discussed by the meeting and Useful media tips for the coverage of the 37th AU Summit
October 03, 2023 to October 26, 2023
August 22, 2023 to September 01, 2023
July 20, 2023 to July 21, 2023
Media
Department Resources
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Last year, African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina told an audience of African Ambassadors in Washington that a concerted
September 19, 2020
The African Union Commission (AUC) envisions “an integrated continent that is politically united based on the ideals of Pan Africanism an
June 24, 2020
Highlights of the cooperation with the GIZ-project “Support to the African Union on Migration and Displacement”
June 24, 2020
Violent extremism is a global issue.
February 24, 2025
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Last year, African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina told an audience of African Ambassadors in Washington that a concerted