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 »

Africa: Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the AU-Panvac New Laboratory Complex

The African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) celebrated a historic milestone on February 21, 2024, with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new laboratory… Read more »

Africa: Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Tension in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Chairperson of AUC, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is very concerned about the continuous tension in Eastern DRC and reiterates his call for rapid de-escalation. Read more »

Africa: The Expanded Mechanism Meets the AU High-Level Panel for Sudan

The Expanded Mechanism for the Resolution of the Sudan Crisis, convened a meeting at the level of Permanent Representatives to the African Union, on 20 February 2024, in which… Read more »

Africa: Statement By H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission At the Unveiling Ceremony of the Statue of the Late Julius Nyerere

Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia and Chairperson of SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Read more »

Africa: Education, Peace, Politics, Climate, Economy and International /Global Diplomacy in Focus At 37th AU Summit

The 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) kicked off on Saturday 17 February 2024. Holding under the theme: "Educate an… Read more »

Africa: 37th AU Summit - African Union Takes Steps to Address Education Challenges in Africa

AU theme of the year: "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning… Read more »

Africa: Speech of H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission Thirty Seventh Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union

Excellence Azali Assoumani, Président de l'Union des Comores et Président en exercice de l'Union africaine, Excellences Messieurs les chefs d'État, de… Read more »