August 17, 2022
Africa: Leveraging Member States' Technical Expertise Is Crucial in Disaster Risk Reduction Documentation
The third regional data collection workshop on the development of the 2nd Africa Biennial Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) took place 9-10 August in Dakar, Senegal. The… Read more »
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 »
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 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 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 »
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 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 »
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)
INTRODUCTION Read more »
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 »
Africa: Africa to Redouble Efforts to Deepen African Economic Integration - Africa Integration Day 2022
The operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063, represents an opportunity in Africa's journey towards the… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Africa: AUC Sends a Strong Signal On Africa's Readiness to Protect and Sustainably Develop Its Ocean Resources With the Women and Youth On Board
"Women and Youth represent Africa's most underutilized assets, so the African Union Commission is committed to identifying ways to promote their integration fully in the… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Africa: Women in Blue Economy Workshop Call for Unreserved Participation of Women to Achieve the Continental Blue Economy Initiative
Ensuring participation and representation of women in the blue economy is a driving force for the economic development of the continent in all sectors. This was the prominent key… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Africa: AU Media Fellowship - 15 AU Media Fellows Selected to Advance Africa's Agenda 2063 Through Storytelling.
To ensure Africa is at the forefront of defining its own narrative and promoting the continents' development framework Agenda 2063 to African and global audiences the African Union… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Africa: African Union Peace Fund - Board of Trustees Convene Meeting to Review Progress On Operationalization
The African Union Peace Fund Board of Trustees held a meeting to review the status of operationalisation of the AU Peace Fund. The Peace Fund is intended to be the principal… Read more »