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 »

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 »