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 »

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 »

Africa: Opening Remarks By Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security

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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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Pan-African Parliament Set to Hold Elections for Bureau Members.

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) will hold elections for members of the Bureau on the 25th March 2024. The elections will fill the positions of President, First Vice President, and… Read more »

Africa: African Union Honours the Team of African Experts Who Served Under the AU Monitoring

The African Union (AU) honoured the gallant services of twenty-one African military and civilian personnel serving under the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission… Read more »

Africa: African Union Convenes Second Reflection Forum On Unconstitutional Changes of Government (Accra II Process On Ucgs) to Be Held in Accra, Ghana

The African Union (AU) Commission, as mandated by the Peace and Security Council (PSC), in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the… Read more »

Africa: AU High-Level Panel On Sudan Concludes Its First Shuttle Diplomacy Mission in the Region

The High-Level Panel for Sudan (HLP-Sudan) has concluded its first shuttle diplomacy mission. The HLP-Sudan is chaired by H.E. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, AU High Representative for… Read more »

Africa: Statement of the Chairperson of the AUC H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat On the Occasion of the 1st Strategic Reflection On the Implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement

Your Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa, and member of the AU Panel of the Ethiopia Peace Process Read more »

Africa: Press Statement - the Africa Platform On Children Affected By Armed Conflicts (AP-Caac) Denounces the Mass Abduction of Pupils and Teachers in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria

The Africa Platform on Children Affected by Armed Conflicts (AP-CAAC) joins the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, to strongly denounce the mass… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Strongly Condemns Mass Abduction of Schoolchildren and Women in Northwestern Nigeria

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E. Moussa Mahamat Faki, strongly condemns the mass abduction of schoolchildren and women on Thursday 7 March 2024,… Read more »

Africa: Official Opening of the 13th Edition of the African Games

WHAT: The 13th African Games are set to kick off with a spectacular official opening ceremony that will showcase the unique cultural heritage, sporting talent of the African… Read more »

Africa: AUC Joins WHO and Unicef Campaign to Halt Spiralling Overweight and Obesity Rates in Africa

The African Union (AU) Commission joins the AU Member States and development partners worldwide to commemorate 2024 World Obesity Day under the theme "Let's Talk About Obesity… Read more »