June 28, 2022
Africa: The First AU SME Annual Forum to Realize Africa's Industrialization in the Context of the Integrated Market
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the African economy, representing more than 90% of businesses and employing about 60% of workers, many of whom are… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Africa: Vibrant Validation Session for the Women & Youth Financial & Economic Inclusion (WYFEI) 2030
The Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD) held a validation session with partners and stakeholders in Cairo, Egypt on 28th June 2022. The session sought to validate the draft… Read more »
July 03, 2022
Africa: Communiqué of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Situation in Libya
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is following with keen attention the situation in Libya. Read more »
June 22, 2022
Africa: STC On Communication and ICT Bureau Meeting Calls for Adequate Preparation of COP27
The call was made during the Ordinary Session of the Bureau of the African Union (AU) Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (STC-CICT), held from 22-23 June… Read more »
June 28, 2022
Africa: Public Notice - Immediate and Indefinite Suspension of Some Members of ECOSOCC Found to Have Committed Misconduct
The African Union Commission ('the Commission') hereby makes reference to the investigation conducted by the Office of Internal Oversight (010), pursuant to Executive Council… Read more »
Africa: The African Union Deploys Election Expert Mission to Kenya
Following an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Kenya to the African Union to observe the forthcoming General Elections scheduled for 9 August 2022, the African… Read more »
June 24, 2022
Africa: AU Workshop On Community Engagement in the Promotion and Protection of Heritage Resources
In line with the implementation of the AU theme of the year for 2021, the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the AU Commission (AUC), in… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Africa: Introducing ECOSOCC's New Brand Identity
The Economic Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) yesterday launched its updated brand identity, which includes a new logo, colours, font and website as part of the African… Read more »
Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Statement At Vaccine Equity for Africa Event With BioNTech
H.E. President Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, Read more »
June 22, 2022
Africa: Calls for Meaningful Data to Address the Increasing Number of Disasters in Africa
Data collection for the 2ndAfrica Biennial Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) exercise officially kicked off, with the East African Community (EAC) and the Inter-Governmental… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Africa: Pan-African Parliament Set to Resume Parliamentary Activities.
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), is scheduled to hold an ordinary session from 27 June to 02 July 2022 at the Parliament's… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Africa: Financial Self-Reliance Is a Commitment to Base Development On Own Resources - Ministers of Finance
With the sustained strain on economies and livelihoods due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the African Union continues to engage among its… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Africa: Seed Index to Improve Tracking Access to Quality Seed in Africa
A call to introduce the Seed Index into the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review (BR) process was unanimously endorsed at the 3rd… Read more »
June 04, 2022
Africa: AU Holds 1st Ordinary Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the African Medicines Agency Treaty
The Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Treaty, held their First Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 1 to 2 June 2022. The… Read more »
May 28, 2022
Africa: Speech By Chairperson of the AU Commission at 16th Extraordinary Session of the AU Conference On Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of Govt
Excellency Mr. Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Vice-Chairman of the African Union, Read more »
May 27, 2022
Africa: African Union Extraordinary Summit Dedicated to Addressing Humanitarian Challenges Begins
The Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government today commenced its 15th Extraordinary Session dedicated to addressing humanitarian challenges in Africa. Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: Humanitarian Crisis, Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of Governments Take Centre Stage in Ministerial Meeting of the African Union
Ministers of Foreign Affairs are meeting in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea for the African Union Executive Council session to prepare the work for the upcoming Heads of State and… Read more »
May 28, 2022
Africa: African Leaders to Scale Up Efforts Against Unconstitutional Changes of Government - Terrorism and Foreign Mercenaries
The resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government; the expanding threat of terrorism and violent extremism across the continent, including the influx of foreign terrorist… Read more »
Africa: Remarks By Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism
Your Excellency, Mr. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Read more »
May 27, 2022
Africa: Statement By Chairperson of the AU Commission At the Opening of the Extraordinary Humanitarian Summit and Pledging Conference
Your Excellency, Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal and Chairperson of the African Union, Read more »
May 24, 2022
Africa: The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission Addresses the 2022 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group
The Deputy Chairperson of the African Commission H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, addressed the 57th Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group that opened on 24 May 2022… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: Local EU Statement Congratulating the African Union On the Occasion of Africa Day
Local EU Statement congratulating the African Union on the occasion of Africa Day Read more »
Africa: Message of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Occasion of the Celebration of Africa Day On 25 May 2022
Fellow Africans, Read more »
Africa: African Union Extraordinary Summit - Summary of Events
From the 25th to the 28th of May, the African Union will host two extraordinary summits in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea: The Extraordinary Humanitarian Summit and Pledging Conference… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Africa: AU Youth Envoy Launches Survey to Promote Youth Inclusion and Active Participation in AU Processes.
The Office of the African Union Youth Envoy launched a youth survey to facilitate the advancement of youth mainstreaming and advocacy for the implementation of progressive policies… Read more »