July 29, 2023
Africa: AU Commissioner Amb. Josefa Sacko Emphasis to Expedite the Implementation of Key 2023 Activities
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), convened a Senior Management Meeting on 21st July 2023 to deliberate on several… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Africa: Shaping the Future - Africa's Drive for Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems
The African Union Commission (AUC) achieved a significant milestone in continental disaster risk reduction efforts by convening the inaugural Africa Multi-hazard Early Warning 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 »
July 14, 2023
Africa: Ecosocc Citizens' Forum Shapes the Future of Democracy and Digital Governance in Africa - Urges Civil Society to Tap Into the Potential of Digital Technologies
Africa's Civil Society Organisations have been urged to take advantage of the potential of digital technologies to achieve continental aspirations and goals, and in particular,… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Africa: Strategic Reflection of the African Governance Platform On Strengthening Collaboration in Democracy, Governance and Promotion of Human Rights in Africa
On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the operationalization of African Governance Architecture (AGA), Members of the African Governance Platform (AGP) held a strategic… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Africa: Ecosocc, Pan African Parliament and Civil Society Unite for Gender Equality for the Advancement of the Model Law On Gender Equality in Africa
The Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), in its capacity as the Civil Society Organ of the African Union, joined the Pan African Parliament (PAP) on a three-day… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Africa: The African Union Takes Significant Steps Towards Establishing a Common African Position On the Application of International Law in Cyberspace
The African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) has been tasked with preparing a draft AU statement on the application of international law in cyberspace, vide… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Africa: Launch of the Temporary Site of the Great Museum of Africa (GMA). a Flagship Project of the African Union Agenda 2063
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Arts of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria and the AU Commission Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Africa: Addressing Illicit Financial Flows and Asset Recovery in the Extractive Industries
The Conference on Addressing Illicit Financial Flows and Asset Recovery in the Extractive Industries convened by the Secretariat of the African Union High Level Panel on… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Africa: Positioning women's voices and aspirations in development priorities
To support Gambia's efforts to centre women in economic empowerment initiatives and ensure that their voices and realities are included in programmes and policies, as well as in… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Africa: Africa to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the OAU-AU On Africa Day
On May 25th, the African continent will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and its successor, the African Union. It was on this date in 1963,… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Africa: African Space Stakeholders Explore Increased Investment and Partnerships to Uplift the Continent's Emerging Space Industry
A conference bringing together stakeholders in Africa's space sector is underway in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The Newspace Africa Conference is a high profile gathering of space… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Africa: Experts Review Meeting On the Draft Plan of Action On the Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) in Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Special Liaison Office (SLO) to the African Union & UNECA held a… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Africa: AU Member States Encouraged to Ratify ARC Treaty
Hosted by the AU Commission in Addis Ababa, from 3 - 4 April 2023, the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) echoed the need for urgency in addressing… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Africa: The Women and Youth Financial & Economic Inclusion Initiative, a Catalyst for Inclusive Development.
Africa's vision for its people is that of a continent where girls and boys reach their full potential and men and women contribute equally to the development of their societies.… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Africa: Empowering Women in Processing - the African Women in Processing Initiative
The African Union Commission, Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals has concluded the inaugural meeting of the Interim Steering Committee of the… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Africa: Three Decades of Capacity Building in Africa - ACBF Looks Back At 32 Years of Service
2023 marks 32 years since the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to address Africa's severe capacity gaps. Since inception ACBF has gained a robust… Read more »
April 01, 2023
Africa: AUC Chairperson Marks the First Anniversary of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)
1 April 2023 - The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, warmly commends the first anniversary of the reconfigured African Union Transition… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Inaugural Bureau Meeting of the AU-STC8 On Public Service, Local Government, Urban Development & Decentralization
The Department of Political Affairs, Peace & Security (Secretariat of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee (AU-STC 8) on Public Service, Local Government, Urban… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: African Union Commission and Nutrition International Join Forces to Launch Advocacy Campaign Focused On Reducing Malnutrition Particularly in Adolescent Girls
African Union Commission and Nutrition International join forces to launch advocacy campaign focused on reducing malnutrition particularly in adolescent girls Read more »
Africa: African Union Nutrition Champion, His Majesty King Letsie III Calls On Leaders to Put in Place Practical and Sustainable Financing Mechanisms to Deliver Improved Nutrition Outcomes
The two-day High-Level Dialogue on Nutrition Financing which started on 23 March, set out to review initiatives on private sector engagement, unpack the role of the private sector… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Africa: Joint Press Release - AU, EU and UN Push for Urgent Action to Address the Pressing Needs of Migrants and Refugees in Libya
The AU-EU-UN Tripartite Taskforce on the Situation of Migrants and Refugees in Libya met in Brussels. The international community and Libyan authorities must work together to… Read more »
March 24, 2023
Africa: 2023 World Tuberculosis Day Commemoration
"Yes! We Will End TB!" Read more »
March 18, 2023
Africa: Communiqué Following the Chairperson's Working Visit to Burundi
18 March 2023, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat concluded a two day working visit to Burundi. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Africa: Opening Remarks By H.E. Amb. Cessouma Minata Samate, Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, African Union commission At the JLMP Learning Event Theme - African Labour Migration: Emerging Issues and Policy Response
The Director, ILO Read more »
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