October 04
Africa: The African Union Peace and Security Council Concludes Field Mission to Cairo and Port Sudan, 1 to 4 October 2024
The Delegation of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), comprising the representatives of the fifteen (15) PSC Members, namely, Angola, Botswana,… Read more »
September 24
Sudan: AU Commission Chairperson Expresses Grave Concern Over the Alarming Situation in El Fasher, Darfur
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, expresses grave concern at the de- teriorating security and humanitarian situation in all provinces in… Read more »
September 19
Africa: Speakers of African Parliaments Focus On Elevating African Union Agenda As a Legislative Priority
The Pan-African Parliament has convened the 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments at its headquarters in Midrand, South Africa. This gathering of… Read more »
August 26
Africa: AUC Unveils 50 Small Businesses for Inaugural Enterprise African Network (EAN) Fellowship
The African Union Commission is excited to announce 50 innovative African small businesses, selected for the inaugural edition of the highly competitive Enterprise African Network… Read more »
August 06
Africa: Remarks By Director of Conflict Management Directorate At 14th Joint Steering Committee Multinational Joint Task Force Meeting
The Executive Secretary of the LCBC and Head of MNJTF mission, Amb. Maman Nuhu Read more »
July 11
Africa: Statement By Adama Dieng - On the Mandate and Vision of the African Union Special Envoy for the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities
On April 5, 2024, I was appointed African Union Special Envoy for the Prevention of Genocide and other Mass Atrocities. I would like to express my deep gratitude to H.E. Moussa… Read more »
July 03
Africa: The Amhewas Situation Room Welcomes the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction
The Directorate of Sustainable Development and Blue Economy (SEBE), welcomed Mr Kamal Kishore, the new United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk… Read more »
July 06
Africa: Enhancing Macroeconomic Policies Pave the Way for a Prosperous Future for the Continent
The Ministerial Session of the 7th African Union Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration kicked off on 6th July 2024,… Read more »
July 01
East Africa: Building a New Era for Democracy, Good Governance and Inclusive Transitions in the Horn of Africa
Today marked the successful conclusion of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) inaugural Regional Dialogue Series on Deepening Democracy, Good Governance,… Read more »
June 28
Africa: COP29 High Level Dialogue - AU Commissioner Highlights Unlocking Finance for Energy in Africa
June 24, 2024 - London: The COP29 Presidency convened its second high-level consultation meeting on energy transition in London, United Kingdom. Hosted by Mr. Michael Mainelli,… Read more »
June 27
Africa: Commissioner Muchanga Calls for Action On Illicit Financial Flows
Aspiration 1 of Africa's continental development blueprint Agenda 2063 emphasizes the critical goal for the continent to achieve prosperity based on inclusive growth and… Read more »
June 25
Africa: Goodwill Message By Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Director of Conflict Management Directorate, to the 28th Technical Meeting Between the AUC and the Regional Economic Communities (Recs) On Early Warning, Abuja, 24 - 26 June 2024
H.E Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, Vice President, ECOWAS, Read more »
June 20
Africa: Member States Commit to Improved Democratic Governance and Security Landscape in Africa
A Stakeholders' Seminar focused on translating commitments into actions to advance democratic governance, peace and security in Africa has concluded. The African Union Commission… Read more »
June 16
Africa: Co-Chairs' Statement of the Africa Platform On Children Affected By Armed Conflicts on Day of African Child
The co-conveners of the AP-CAAC, H.E. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the Africa Union Commission and H.E Jainaba Jagne, the Permanent… Read more »
June 14
Africa: AU Commission Convenes 20th Senior Officials Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Africa-Arab Partnership
The African Union Commission department of Partnerships & Resource Mobilization convened the 20th Senior Officials Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Africa-Arab… Read more »
May 24
Africa: Africa Seeks Visionary Leaders Ahead of the 2025 African Union Commission Elections
The election process of the African Union Commission Senior Leadership has kicked off with the call for interested candidates to submit, to their member states, their curriculum… Read more »
May 21
Africa: The 10th Annual Forum of African Union Commission On International Law (Aucil) Kick-Off
The 10th Forum of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) commenced today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with a distinguished opening session led by AUCIL Chairperson,… Read more »
May 08
Africa: 3rd Specialized Training for AU Election Observers Concluded in Rabat
The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates organized the 3rd edition of the Specialized… Read more »
April 29
South Africa: AU Sends Election Observers to South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is scheduled to hold General Elections on 29 May 2024. As the country makes final preparations towards this end, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson… Read more »
April 26
Africa: AU Chair Expresses Alarm At Deteriorating Security and Humanitarian Situation in North Darfur
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is monitoring with deep concern the reports of alarming deterioration in the humanitarian and security… Read more »
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 »