November 21, 2022
Africa: Chairperson of the AU Commission Welcomes the Commemoration of the 2nd PCRD Awareness Week in November 2022
On behalf of the African Union Commission, Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomes the commemoration of the Second Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Awareness… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: Head of the AU Observation Mission to Republic of Equatorial Guinea Elections to Commence Stakeholders' Engagement
The Head of the African Union Observation Mission to Equatorial Guinea's Elections, Mr. José Mario Vaz, former President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau started today… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: 2nd AU Men's Conference Concludes With Far-Reaching Recommendations to Advance Gender Transformative Social Protection.
Despite numerous efforts by member states and stakeholders to eradicate all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls in Africa, the scourge still persists,… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: COP27 Africa Day - Climate Actions and Africa's Responses for a Just and Sustainable Transition
"Implementation of Climate Actions and Africa's Responses for a Just and Sustainable Transition" was the theme for the Africa Day held on the margins of the ongoing Twenty-Seventh… Read more »
Nigeria: African Union Post Country Monitoring Mission On Ending Child Marriage and Other Harmful Practices
In 2014, the African Union Commission launched the Campaign to End Child Marriage in Africa. This was to accelerate the implementation of Ending Child Marriage (ECM) programmes and… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: Jose Mario Vaz Arrives in Equatorial Guinea to Lead the AU Election Observation Mission
15th November 2022: H. E José Mario Vaz, former President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau arrived in Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea to lead the African Union… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: Launch of the African Union Election Observation Mission to the Elections in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
The African Union Commission announces the launch of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the 20th November 2022 Presidential, Legislative and Municipal… Read more »
Africa: 10 Things Africa Must Do to Accelerate Industrialization and Economic Diversification
No country or region in the world has achieved prosperity and a decent socio-economic life for its citizens without the development of a robust industrial sector. Over the years,… Read more »
Africa: High-Level Forum On Financing Energy Transition in Africa At COP27
As the COP27 Climate Summit continues in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the Africa pavilion is busy hosting crucial events on topics that matter to Africa as well as on pressing issues… Read more »
Africa: African and Global Partners Launch Multi-Billion Alliance for Green Infrastructure
The African Union, the African Development Bank Group and Africa50--in partnership with several global partners--have launched the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa… Read more »
Africa: African Union Launches Transforma Platform to Boost Clean Gas Use in Africa At COP27
,09 November 2022: The African Union (AU), on the sidelines of COP 27 Climate Change Conference launched the Transition Fuels Oversight & Regulatory Management Accelerator… Read more »
Africa: African Union Commission Convenes High-Level Roundtable to Review Progress On the Implementation of the GRAP
The African Union Commission (AUC) is convening a high-level ministerial meeting to update AU member states, development partners, and financial institutions on progress in the… Read more »
Africa: AU Champion for DRM Stresses Adequate Financial Support to Achieve Africa's Capacity to Build Resilience
In the framework of the ongoing Twenty-Seventh Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in Sharm El… Read more »
November 12, 2022
Chad: Statement Following the Meeting of the AU PSC Held On 11 Nov 2022 On the Situation in Chad
Following numerous articles and comments that cropped up in recent days in connection with the Situation in Chad, I would like to clarify that the Chairperson of the African Union… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Africa: AU Member-States Commit to Implementation of Africa's Asset Recovery Agenda
An extended Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) Working Group with more African Union (AU) member-states including Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Malawi,… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Africa: The First Extraordinary Session to Fast-Track the Operationalisation of the African Medicines Agency (AMA)
The Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Treaty, held its first Extraordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 3 to 4 November 2022.… Read more »
Africa: Positive Masculinity - Men As Champions to End Violence Against Women and Girls in Africa
Both men and women are victims, survivors and perpetrators of violence. However, statistics shows that overwhelmingly, violence and discrimination is directed against women and… Read more »
Africa: African Union Pilots Integration of Traditional Leaders in Drug Dependency Prevention, Treatment and Care Interventions At Community Level
The African Union (AU) has begun integrating traditional leaders in drug dependency prevention treatment and care to widen the reach of community interventions amid a growing… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Libya: AU-EU-UN Taskforce Meets to Revitalize the Tripartite Cooperation to Enhance the Protection of Stranded Migrants and Refugees in Libya
As a follow-up to the Declaration of the AU-EU Summit, held from 17-18 February 2022, that committed to revitalize the work of the tripartite taskforce, the taskforce members met… Read more »
Africa: Statement Delivered By Albert M. Muchanga African Union Commissioner, Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals At the Joint Meeting of the African Union Ministers in Charge of Industry and Economic Diversification
Your Excellency Mahamadou Ouhoumoudou, Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger; Read more »
Africa: Meet the African Writers and Visual Artists Chosen to Help Celebrate 20 Years of the African Union
Ten (10) African writers and visual artists who will contribute their creative ideas to the African Union's 20-year celebrations have been selected as part of the AU20 Artists… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: ECOSOCC Convenes CSO Dialogue On Cross-Cutting Issues On Women, Youth, Peace and Security, and Child Protection in Conflict Situations
The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), in collaboration with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), has convened a forum for Civil Society… Read more »
Africa: Statement By Amb. Albert Muchanga, African Union Commissioner, Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals At the Meeting of the Senior Official of Ministries in Charge of Industry and Economic Diversification
Your Excellency Mrs. Gourouza Magagi Salamatou, Minister of Industry and Youth Entrepreneurship of the Republic of Niger; Read more »
November 01, 2022
Africa: H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat Launches 1 Million Next Level Initiative During 3rd Pan African Youth Forum
The African Union Commission's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate through the Division in charge of Youth Development and Engagement convened the 3rd Pan African Youth Forum at… Read more »
Africa: The Inaugural Lessons Learned Forum On AU Peace Support Operations and the African Standby Force Kicks Off in Abuja
The African Union (AU) Commission, in collaboration with the Federal Republic of Nigeria held the Inaugural Lessons Learned Forum on AU Peace Support Operations (PSOs) and the… Read more »