August 08, 2022
Africa: 'Our Africa, Our Future' - Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Formation of the African Union
On 9th September, the African Union celebrates its 20th anniversary. It was on this date in 1999 (9.9.99) that the then Organisation of African Unity, OAU, signed the Sirte… Read more »
August 07, 2022
Africa: Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Situation in Gaza
7 August 2022: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemns the continued air strike attacks by Israel on Gaza that have killed more than… Read more »
August 05, 2022
Kenya: African Women Solidarity Mission to Kenya
The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) has deployed a solidarity mission to Kenya from 3 to 15 August 2022, to support efforts by Kenyan women, promote their participation in… Read more »
Kenya: AU-COMESA Launch a Joint Election Observer Mission to the 2022 Kenya General Elections
The African Union (AU) and the Common Market for Southern and Eastern Africa (COMESA), today officially launched their joint election observation mission to the upcoming General… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: AMDC Strives to Leverage On the Comparative Advantages, Expertise, and Knowledge of Its Strategic Partners to Foster Sustainable Minerals Development in Africa
The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) held a strategic institutional Partners' retreat on 27th and 28th July 2022, at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Africa: African Internet Governance Forum 2022 - Africa Strives to Improve Digital Infrastructure, Close the Digital Divide, and Foster Resilience and Security
The African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Republic of Malawi and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) organised the 11th African Internet… Read more »
Africa: Stakeholders' Seminar On the African Charter On Democracy, Elections and Governance
The African Union Commission, Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department (PAPS) through the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the African Peace and Security… Read more »
July 26, 2022
Africa: Ministers of Finance Conclude Discussions On Access to Finances - Debt Restructuring and Africa's Credit Rating
African Union Member States Ministers of Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning, and Integration concluded their deliberations focused on "Improving Africa's access to… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Africa: African Union Signs Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) With Tasai and Biovision Africa Trust to Strengthen Collaboration in Agriculture
The African Union, through the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with The… Read more »
Ethiopia: National Launch of the Catalytic Actions of the AU-ILO-IOM-ECA "Joint Program On Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP-Action)" in Ethiopia
The "Catalytic Actions of the Joint AU-ILO-IOM-ECA Programme on the Governance of Labour Migration for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP Action)" project was launched in… Read more »
July 23, 2022
Libya: AU Commission Chairperson Calls on Warring Parties to Silence Their Guns
23 July 2022: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, HE. Moussa Faki Mahamat, is following with deep concern, the recent developments of insecurity in Tripoli, and calls… Read more »
July 22, 2022
Africa: Data and Statistics Critical in Disaster Reporting for Cost Effective Risk Reduction
Data collection for the second Africa Biennial report on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) continued with the exercise taking place in N'Djamena, Chad 4-5 July 2022 for the Central… Read more »
Africa: AU Executive Council Adopts African Common Position On Energy Access and Just Energy Transition
The 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council adopted the African Common Position on Energy Access and Just Transition, on the 15th of July 2022, a comprehensive approach that… Read more »
Africa: Chair of AU Commission Welcomes Signing of Russia/Ukraine Agreement to Resume Grain Exports Under Auspices of Turkiye and UN
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomes the signing by Russia and Ukraine of agreements under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of… Read more »
July 20, 2022
Africa: Ghana Supports the Establishment of the African Credit Rating Agency
17 July 2022 - The APRM delegation, led by Dr. Abdoulie Janneh, who is the Vice Chair of the APR Panel of Eminent Persons and Prof. Eddy Maloka, the Chief Executive Officer of APRM… Read more »
July 19, 2022
Africa: Africa's Women's Day Commemorative Activities Kick Off to Honor African Women and Girls.
2022 marks the 60th anniversary of the Pan-African Women's Organisation (PAWO), PAWO is Africa's first collective women's organization, which has contributed to the struggle for… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Pledges to Support AU's 1 Million Next Level Initiative
The President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Museveni has committed to reaching over 1 million young people in Uganda annually with opportunities to accelerate the African Union… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Commits to Increase Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake in Africa
On the margins of the Third (3rd) Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Youth Symposium, the President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Museveni pledged support to the African Union(AU)… Read more »
Africa: ECOSOCC Launches the 2nd Edition of the Young Africans Writing Contest (YAWC) and the Policy Booklet On the 'Migration Policy Framework for Africa (MPFA)
The African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) concurrently launched the second edition of the Young Africans Writing Contest (YAWC22); and the Policy Booklet… Read more »
Africa: African Union Unveils Digital AfCFTA & Vaccination Platforms At 2022 'Boma'
The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union, H.E. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, opened the Boma of Africa event on 8th July 2022 to crown the activities marking this year's Africa… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Africa: Opening Statement By Hon. Stanley K. Kakubo, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, During the Opening Ceremony of the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union
Your Execllency Aïssata Tall Sall, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Senegal and Chairperson of The Executive Council; Read more »
Africa: Talking Points for Press Briefing At 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council Updates On Key Activities of the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development By H.E. Minata Samate Cessouma Commissioner for HHS
Operationalization of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Read more »
Africa: Speech By H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Occasion of the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council
Madame Chairperson of the Executive Council, Read more »
Africa: Press Conference of H.E Prof. Mohammed Belhocine, ESTI Commissioner Topic - Progress At the Pan African University (PAU)
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July 11, 2022
Africa: 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council Summary of the Agenda Items
In the lead up to the 4th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) to be held in Lusaka, Zambia on the 17th of July, the African Union's Executive Council will meet in its 41st… Read more »