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 »

Chad: Boko Haram and Other Terrorist Groups Activities in Lake Chad Basin Region Suppressed in a Joint Forces Operation.

The joint efforts and collaboration of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), the African Union (AU) Commission, and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Troop Contributing… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Eliminate Barriers That Hinder the Realization of Women's Right to Education

Africa has made tremendous progress in advancing access to education for girls and women, however, the continent continues to face challenges and barriers that hinder the… Read more »

Africa: The Peace and Security Council Arrives in Maputo for a Three-Day Solidarity Field Mission

Led by H.E. Ambassador Professor Miguel Cesar Domingos Bembe, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola to the African Union and Chairperson of the Peace and Security… Read more »

Africa: Ministers and Experts From Across Africa Meet to Discuss, Evaluate & Endorse Strategies to Boost Social Development, Labour, Fair & Ethical Employment

Government ministers and over 300 experts from across Africa are meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, during the Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical… Read more »

Africa: Explore Africa's Future - Africa Blue Economy Week 2024 Set to Make a Splash

The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and key stakeholders, is thrilled to announce the Africa Blue Economy Week… Read more »

Africa: Inaugural Preparatory Meeting for Inter-Sudanese Political Dialogue

Under the auspices of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on… Read more »

Rwanda: Release of Preliminary Statements On the Rwanda General Election By Heads of Observer Missions

East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 16th July, 2024: The Heads of the East African Community (EAC), Joint AU-COMESA, Economic Community of Central African States… Read more »

Africa: Remarks by African Union Sudan Panel Cahir Dr Chambas at the Inter-Sudanese Political Dialogue

Your Excellency Chairperson of the African Union Commission; Your Excellency Executive Secretary of the IGAD; Your Excellences Members of the African Union High-Level Panel on the… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Sudan Women's Peace Dialogue Concludes with a Powerful Call for Inclusive Peace and Security in Sudan

The Sudan Women's Peace Dialogue, a landmark conference held in Kampala on July 3-4, 2024, gathered more than 60 Sudanese women from various backgrounds. Participants included… Read more »

Africa: Communique Adopted at the Sudan Women's Dialogue

WE, the women of Sudan from women's organisation, civil society, the private sector, gatheredinKampala, Uganda from 3-4 July 2024, on the occasion of the Sudan Women's Peace… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Ecosocc Secretariat and the Government of Zambia Host Flag Raising Ceremony Marking the Start of #ecosocc20 Commemorations

The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of Zambia, officially hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony on July… Read more »

Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Launched the Pilot Phase of the AU Project for Inclusion of Acdeg in School Curricula for West Africa

The Pilot Phase of the African Union Project for inclusion of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) in school curricula for West African region has… Read more »

Africa: AUC Strengthens Meteorological Centers With Improved Infrastructure

The African Union Commission- Directorate of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) conducted a mission to Lugano, Switzerland, as part of… Read more »

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 »

Sudan: Sudan Women's peace dialogue - 3-4th July 2024

We, the participants of the Sudan Women’s peace dialogue,,"convened in Kampala, from 3-4 July 2024, Read more »

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 »