April 09
Africa: African Union Marks 31 Years Since the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
As 7th April 2025 marked the 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (Kwibuka31), the African Union through the Department of Political Affairs, Peace… Read more »
Africa: Statement By H.E. Adama Dieng, African Union Special Envoy On the Prevention of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities, On the 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Read more »
April 08
Africa: Remember, Unite, Renew - Ambassador Adeoye Speaks on Genocide Commemoration
- Excellency, Representative of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Read more »
April 03
Africa: Repatriate Africa's Climate-Smart Wisdom That Was Suppressed By Colonialism.
The urgency of climate change compels us to revisit lost wisdom in the African Agricultural Sector. Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki is African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems… Read more »
March 31
Africa: AU Commission Chairperson to Deploy Panel of the Wise for South Sudan Mediation
After cordial direct talks with President Salva Kiir of the Republic of South Sudan, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf Ali addressed the… Read more »
March 27
Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Reported Detention of South Sudan's First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over reports regarding the detention of the First Vice President of the Republic… Read more »
March 25
Africa: African Union and European Union Celebrate 25 Years of Strengthened Partnership
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) launched a year-long celebration marking the 25th anniversary of their enduring and unique partnership, since the first… Read more »
March 24
Africa: Induction of Elected Members of the African Union, Peace and Security Council
The African Union (AU) Commission will host an Induction/Orientation Programme for the newly elected members of the Peace and Security Council (PSC), to familiarize them with the… Read more »
Africa: We Must Do More to Break Barriers for Rural Women Farmers and Address the Deeply Rooted in Structural Inequalities
Every planting season, women in our villages wake up before dawn, their hands rough from years of tilling the land. They labour tirelessly under the scorching sun, sowing maize,… Read more »
March 20
Africa: Communiqué On the Meeting Between the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, concluded an official visit to the Republic of Angola from 18 to 19 March 2025, during which he met with… Read more »
March 14
Ethiopia: Following the Situation in the Tigray Region, Ethiopia
The African Union (AU) has been closely monitoring the evolving situation within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) with deep concern. The AU underscores the importance of… Read more »
March 13
Africa: Her Excellency Lerato Dorothy Mataboge Takes Oath As African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
Her Excellency Lerato Dorothy Mataboge has officially taken the oath of office as the new African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy. In her new role, she is… Read more »
March 07
Africa: AU Commission Staff Organize Farewell Ceremony for Outgoing Chairperson and Commissioners
The Staff Association of the African Union Commission (AUC), the Office of the Director General and the Dean of Directors at the AUC jointly organized a heartfelt farewell ceremony… Read more »
March 05
Africa: African Union Adopts the Statute for the Establishment of a Continental Food Safety Agency to Address Critical Health and Trade Challenges
The African Union has taken a historic step towards enhancing food safety across the continent with the adoption of the statute for the establishment of the Africa Food Safety… Read more »
Africa: AU and EU Deepen Ties With a €20 Million Capacity Building Agreement
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have signed the EU-African Union Partnership Performance Acceleration Programme (AUPPAP), a financing agreement designed to… Read more »
Africa: 10th African Day of School Feeding Commemorated in Bangui With Renewed Commitments to Expanding School Meal Programs Across Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) and development partners, commemorated the 10th Anniversary of the… Read more »
February 21
Africa: Power of Service - African Union Deploys New Cohort of Youth Volunteers.
The African Union has deployed and onboarded the 12th cohort of Youth Volunteers. The 45 Young Professionals from 23 countries across the five regions of the continent, will serve… Read more »
February 20
Africa: Malawi Becomes 38th African Country to Join Africa's Single Air Transport Market
In a significant stride towards unifying Africa's skies and advancing economic integration, the Republic of Malawi has officially signed the Solemn Commitment to join the Single… Read more »
Africa: Nouakchott Declaration Ignites Political Dialogue to Fuel Sustainable Education Financing in Africa
In a landmark event at the 38th African Union Summit, the pressing need for sustainable and innovative financing for education in Africa took center stage. The education side… Read more »
February 12
Africa: African Union Calls for Visa-Free Movement to Boost Regional Integration
As African leaders gather for the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, the call for a visa-free continent has taken center stage. The AUC and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have… Read more »
Africa: Statement By the Africa Platform On Children Affected By Armed Conflicts (AP-CAAC) On the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
Today, the Africa Platform on Children Affected by Armed Conflicts (AP-CAAC) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers,… Read more »
Africa: Commissioner Bankole Adeoye Recognised for Contributions to Peace and Stability in Somalia
H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), has been honoured by the Government of the Federal Republic of… Read more »
February 03
Africa: 10th African Day of School Feeding - Celebrating the Past, Securing a Just Future
The 10th African Day of School Feeding (ADSF), themed "A Decade of Nourishment: Celebrating the Past, Securing a Just Future," will convene from February 28th to March 1st, 2025,… Read more »
January 29
Africa: African Union Signs a Partnership Agreement With Music in Africa Foundation
The African Union Commission on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, signed a partnership agreement with Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to using… Read more »
Africa: African Union Formalizes Partnership With AFRIMA Through a Memorandum of Understanding
On Wednesday 29th January 2025, the African Union (AU) and the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) formalized its long-standing partnership in promoting Africa's creative and cultural… Read more »
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