Africa: COP29 to Feature High-Level Focus On Clean Cooking As African Union and Tanzania Unite for Climate Solutions

At COP29 in Azerbaijan, the African Union (AU) and the United Republic of Tanzania will join forces in a high-level side event to make clean cooking a central part of the global… Read more »

Sudan: Statement of the African Union Special Envoy On the Prevention of Genocide On the Situation in Sudan, 29 October 2024

The African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, H.E. Adama Dieng, is deeply concerned by the escalating violence and tragic loss of life in… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Commends Credible Elections and Smooth Democratic Transition in Botswana

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, commends the Government and People of Botswana for the conduct of peaceful, transparent and credible general… Read more »

Africa: Communiqué of the 1237th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council Held On 23 October 2024 On Consideration of the AU Commission Report On Combating Terrorism in the Continent

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1237th meeting held on 23 October 2024 on Consideration of the AU Commission Report on Combating… Read more »

Africa: AUC - IMF - WB Hold Coordination Meeting to Discuss Key Policy Issues in Alignment With Agenda 2063

Facilitated by the African Union Commission (AUC), the two-day coordination meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) which took place from 24 -25… Read more »

Zimbabwe: AUC Chairperson's Statement in Support of End of Sanctions Against the Republic of Zimbabwe

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat renews the African Union call for the immediate and unconditional lifting of all remaining sanctions imposed… Read more »

Africa: Statement of Dr Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Director of Conflict Management, Political Affairs, Peace and Security, AUC, At the 9th Informal Annual Joint Seminar Between Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the African Union Peace and Security

Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to the Co-Chairs for inviting the AU to discuss the adverse effects of climate change on Africa's stability and development. While climate… Read more »

Central Africa: Women's Participation Must Increase, Not Just Numbers but Quality of Contributions to Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region.

The African Union (AU) recognizes that women's participation and leadership must be considered a primary element in the quest for peace and security on the continent. In… Read more »

Africa: African Union Commission and IOM Pledge to Strengthen Collaboration, Address Migration Challenges

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have renewed their commitment to strengthen their strategic partnership and joint efforts… Read more »

Africa: African Women Leaders Unite in Dakar to Shape Groundbreaking AU Convention

In a historic stride towards securing the safety and well-being of women and girls across Africa, women leaders from the continent gathered in Dakar, Senegal for the 4th African… Read more »

Africa: Cameroon Commemorates Global Literacy Day With Multilingual Education Emphasis and Innovative Tributes

The 2024 International Literacy Day (ILD) global celebrations took place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on September 9-10, under the theme "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy… Read more »

Africa: African Union and Unesco Convened a Strategic Partners Meeting Ahead of 2024 Safety of Journalists Global Conference

UNESCO and the African Union recently hosted a high-level partners' breakfast meeting in Addis Ababa to exchange views on safety of journalists on the continent, ahead of the 2024… Read more »

Africa: Chairperson Welcomes Appointment of New President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Commends Tenure of Former President Zewde

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat warmly congratulates H.E Taye Atske-Selassie upon his appointment as President of the Federal Democratic… Read more »

Africa: African Union's Landmark G20 Engagement - Shaping Global Energy Transition and Driving Sustainability

In a landmark moment for Africa, the African Union (AU) is actively engaging in the G20 Meetings following its official admission, marking a new era of representation for the… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Chairperson of African Union Applauds Historic Chago Agreement

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat applauds the historic political agreement between the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom in which… Read more »

Africa: AU Peace Fund Executive Management Committee Strategic Focus On Securing Sustainable Peace Financing

In the face of rising security threats across Africa, particularly the escalating conflicts in Sudan and the Sahel region, the African Union Peace Fund's Executive Management… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Africa: African Union and Côte d'Ivoire Jointly Launch 2024 Edition of Abidjan Border Forum

H.E. Robert Beugré Mambé, Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire, and H.E. Josephine Mayuma Kala, Special Representative of the AU Commission Chairperson to Côte… Read more »

Africa: AU Member States Consultation On Common African Position On Climate Change, Peace and Security Concludes, Fostering Greater Collaboration

The African Union Commission (AUC) concluded a successful three-day consultation on Common African Position on Climate Change, Peace and Security from 27 to 29 August 2024, in… Read more »

Africa: African Union Committed to Developing AI Capabilities in Africa

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological leap; it is a transformative force reshaping our world. With profound impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics,… Read more »

Africa: AU Member States Consultation On the Development of the Common African Position On Climate Change, Peace and Security

Towards a unified African response to climate change related peace and security risks Read more »

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 »

Africa: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development - International Youth Day

Happy International Youth Day! It is a great honor to once again address you on this special occasion of International Youth Day. For over two decades, International Youth Day has… Read more »