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 »
Africa: Young Women Inducted Into Governance, Entrepreneurship and Peace and Security - Lead(h)er Fellowship
The 3rd Cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship has commenced their induction process into a series of empowerment programmes focused broadly on politics and governance,… Read more »
May 31
South Africa: 'Despite Challenges, Elections Were Demonstration of Unwavering Dedication to Peace, Democracy and Inclusivity' - AU
"In spite of the logistical and technical challenges observed, South Africa's 2024 elections were a demonstration of the nation's unwavering dedication to peace, democracy and… 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 »
May 06
Africa: Unlocking the Potential of Africa's Soils for a Food Secure Continent
Africa is the only continent endowed with natural ingredients that can easily be used to greatly expand agricultural production. Africa has 60 percent of the world's available… Read more »
May 01
Africa: Marking the 20th Anniversary of the African Union Peace and Security Council
In this month of May, we commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of the official launch of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) that took place on 25 May… Read more »
Africa: Ambassador Bankole Adeoye Speaks At 3rd Specialized Training of AU Election Observers
Your Excellency Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African cooperation, and Moroccan expatriates, 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 19
Africa: Communique of the 1209th Meeting of the PSC Held On 18 April 2024, On Briefing On the Situation in Sudan
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1209th meeting, held on 18 April 2024, on Briefing on the Situation in Sudan. 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 26
Africa: Africa Migration Report - Linking Policy, Practice and the Welfare of the African Migrant Internal: Africa Migration Report
Asserting and painting a true picture on Africa Migration narrative is a preoccupation for the African Union and actors that active the migration discourse in Africa. This is… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Community (EAC) Launch Carmma Plus - Re-Strengthened Campaign On Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (Carmma Plus 2021-2030)
The African Union Commission through the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development in coordination with the East Africa Community launches the CARMMA plus… 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 »
Africa: African Union's Youth Pavilion Empowers Young People At 13th African Games
The African Union's Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD) partnered with various organizations to host a dynamic Youth Pavilion at the margins of the 13th African Games in… Read more »
West Africa: Ecosocc Holds Training of Trainers for Conflict Prevention and Mitigation in West Africa
The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), hosted a Training of Trainers on Information-gathering, conflict analysis and early warning/response under the… Read more »
Africa: Advancing Women's Participation and Leadership in Peace Processes in Africa
Recognizing the pivotal role women play in peace-making and peace-building endeavours, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) convened a landmark Ministerial… Read more »
March 22
Africa: The African Union (AU) Commission Commemorates the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day Under the Theme - 'Yes, We Can End TB'
The AU Commission, under the leadership of the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development held a commemoration event at the AU Commission HQ under the theme… Read more »
March 18
Africa: Pan-African Parliament 20th Anniversary - Reflecting On the Journey and Charting the Path Forward.
Today, 18th March, marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), a significant milestone in the African Union (AU)'s quest for a unified and… Read more »
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 »
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