April 22
Africa: The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force On Peace and Security Holds Its Twenty Third Consultative Meeting
- The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its twenty third consultative meeting on 16 April, in New York. Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: AU Commemorates Kwibuka30 With Renewed Promise to Prevent Genocide
The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia, solemnly… Read more »
March 25
Africa: Opening Remarks By Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security
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March 24
Africa: African Union and Tiktok Team Up for #safertogether Campaign
The African Union (AU) and TikTok, the leading platform for short-form mobile videos, are excited to announce the #SaferTogether Campaign. This initiative empowers African youth… Read more »
March 18
Africa: Communique of the 1204th Meeting of the PSC Held On 13 March 2024
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1204th meeting held on 13 March 2024 on the briefing by the Panel of the Wise on its activities in… Read more »
March 13
Africa: African Union Honours the Team of African Experts Who Served Under the AU Monitoring
The African Union (AU) honoured the gallant services of twenty-one African military and civilian personnel serving under the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission… Read more »
Africa: African Union Convenes Second Reflection Forum On Unconstitutional Changes of Government (Accra II Process On Ucgs) to Be Held in Accra, Ghana
The African Union (AU) Commission, as mandated by the Peace and Security Council (PSC), in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the… Read more »
March 11
Africa: AU High-Level Panel On Sudan Concludes Its First Shuttle Diplomacy Mission in the Region
The High-Level Panel for Sudan (HLP-Sudan) has concluded its first shuttle diplomacy mission. The HLP-Sudan is chaired by H.E. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, AU High Representative for… Read more »
February 21
Africa: Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Tension in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Chairperson of AUC, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is very concerned about the continuous tension in Eastern DRC and reiterates his call for rapid de-escalation. Read more »
Africa: The Expanded Mechanism Meets the AU High-Level Panel for Sudan
The Expanded Mechanism for the Resolution of the Sudan Crisis, convened a meeting at the level of Permanent Representatives to the African Union, on 20 February 2024, in which… Read more »
February 17
Africa: Speech of H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission Thirty Seventh Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union
Excellence Azali Assoumani, Président de l'Union des Comores et Président en exercice de l'Union africaine, Excellences Messieurs les chefs d'État, de… Read more »
February 18
Africa: Education, Peace, Politics, Climate, Economy and International /Global Diplomacy in Focus At 37th AU Summit
The 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) kicked off on Saturday 17 February 2024. Holding under the theme: "Educate an… Read more »
Africa: Statement By H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission At the Unveiling Ceremony of the Statue of the Late Julius Nyerere
Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia and Chairperson of SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Read more »
February 12
Africa: New Members of African Union Administrative Tribunal Sworn-in
The African Union Administrative Tribunal (AUAT) swore in three new Members to serve a four-year term in the independent body entrusted with providing internal justice mechanism to… Read more »
February 05
Africa: African Union and European Union Expand Mutual Cooperation for Global Health
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the European Union convened for a 3-day High-level dialogue from 05 - 07 February 2024 to Strengthen the Health Partnership between Africa… Read more »
Africa: AU - EU Health Dialogue On Strengthening Health Partnership Between Africa and Europe
What: High level dialogue and media briefing between the African Union Commission and the European Union to Strengthen Health Partnership between Africa and Europe Read more »
January 03
East Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Calls for Mutual Respect Between Ethiopia and Somalia
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, has been closely following the tension resulting from signing of the Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »
December 31, 2023
Nigeria: AU Commission Chairperson Strongly Condemns Deadly Attacks On Civilians in Plateau State, Nigeria
Addis Ababa, 31 December 2023: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, strongly condemns the heinous attacks by terrorists in Plateau… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: AU Member States Validated the Teachers' Guides and Learners' Manuals Needed for the AU Strategy on Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
African Union Member States Validation Meeting on the Teachers' Guides and Learners' Manuals needed for the AU Strategy for the inclusion and Mainstreaming of the African Charter… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Ethiopia: AU Commission Chairperson Commends All Ethiopians for Embracing Peace and Reconciliation On the First Anniversary of the Signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement On Tigray
2 November 2023, Addis Ababa: On this First Anniversary of the signing of the "Agreement for Lasting Peace through the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities (COHA) between the… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: Joint Statement By the African Union Commission and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States On the Grave Situation in Gaza
The General Secretariate of the League of Arab States (LAS) and the African Union Commission (AUC) call for the immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza, and a concerted… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Sudan: The Spiralling Sudan Crisis Tops Agenda At UN General Assembly Event
The deadly conflict in Sudan, now in its sixth month, will take centre stage today at a high-level event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Read more »
Africa: UNGA78 - AUC Deputy Chairperson Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa Presents Keynote Address At Opening of the Launch of the 2023 Africa SDGs Report
The African Union Commission (AUC) the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), African Development Bank and United Nations Development Programme on 20 September 2023… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Training Workshop and Steering Meeting On the Draft Protocol On the Specific Aspects of the Right to Nationality and the Eradication of Statelessness in Africa
The Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the African Union Commission (AUC), the Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC), African Commission on Human and… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Africa: The AU and UNDP Jointly Launch Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions
The African Union Commission (AUC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT), on the side-lines of the… Read more »