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 »

Africa: Pan-African Parliament Committees Delve Into Revised OAU Convention for Eliminating Mercenaries in Africa

The Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations, and Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflicts Resolutions; Committee… Read more »

Africa: COP29 High Level Dialogue - AU Commissioner Highlights Unlocking Finance for Energy in Africa

June 24, 2024 - London: The COP29 Presidency convened its second high-level consultation meeting on energy transition in London, United Kingdom. Hosted by Mr. Michael Mainelli,… Read more »

Africa: Commissioner Muchanga Calls for Action On Illicit Financial Flows

Aspiration 1 of Africa's continental development blueprint Agenda 2063 emphasizes the critical goal for the continent to achieve prosperity based on inclusive growth and… Read more »

Africa: Pan-African Parliament Workshopon AU Theme Highlights Urgent Need for Educational Reform Across Africa

The Pan-African Parliament convened, in collaboration with African Union (AU) institutions, partner organisations, and academic institutions, a pivotal workshop on the AU Theme for… Read more »

Africa: Goodwill Message By Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Director of Conflict Management Directorate, to the 28th Technical Meeting Between the AUC and the Regional Economic Communities (Recs) On Early Warning, Abuja, 24 - 26 June 2024

H.E Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, Vice President, ECOWAS, Read more »

Africa: Member States Commit to Improved Democratic Governance and Security Landscape in Africa

A Stakeholders' Seminar focused on translating commitments into actions to advance democratic governance, peace and security in Africa has concluded. The African Union Commission… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »