Working Visit of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in Algeria

Discussions will include economic integration, the Single African Air Transport Market and the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons and the African Passport

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, today (March 10, 2018), began a three-day working visit to Algeria. On arrival, he was welcomed by the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Abdelkader Messahel. He then went to the Sanctuary of the Martyrs, for a wreath…

Joint Declaration by the African Union, the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States, and the European Union on the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali from the Algiers Process

The African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the European Union (EU) -- in their capacity as members of the Mediation Team supporting the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali resulting from the Algiers Process -- commend…

AU commemorates 10th Anniversary of the adoption of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance

Adopted on 30 January 2007, by the AU Assembly of the Heads of State and Government and entered into force on 15 February 2012, ACDEG draws inspiration from several AU Declarations, Charters and Instruments including the AU Constitutive Act

The outgoing Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, joins the rest of Africa to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG). As the continent commemorates this major milestone at a time of increased quest for…

President Alpha Conde of Guinea has been Elected New Chairperson of the African Union (AU)

The new Chairperson of the African Union (AU), H.E. Mr. Alpha Conde, President of the Republic of Guinea, was elected today, Monday 30 January 2017, by the Heads of State and Government of the African Union

The new Chairperson of the African Union (AU), H.E. Mr. Alpha Conde, President of the Republic of Guinea, was elected today, Monday 30 January 2017, by the Heads of State and Government of the African Union, during their 28th Ordinary Session holding in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  President Alpha Conde is…

A joint meeting with the Arab Maghreb Union agrees on the need to accelerate the implementation of PIDA projects in the region

The visit organised by the AUC jointly with the NEPAD Agency and the African Development Bank (AfDB) assessed the state of play and made concrete recommendations with a view to providing the necessary support to the region in its process of appropriation and implementation of the projects and programs of the Priority Action Plan of the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA PAP)

A regional consultative meeting, first in its kind and initiated by the Department of Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union Commission (AUC) was held in Rabat, Morocco with the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU). The visit organised by the AUC jointly with the NEPAD Agency and the African Development Bank…

The Pan African University Graduates its first Batch of Water and Energy Scientists

26 graduands from 12 African countries were awarded Masters degrees at Thursday’s graduation ceremony

The Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology, H.E Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga, was among many dignitaries who converged on the Algerian city of Tlemcen for the graduation of the first batch of students of the Pan African University (PAU) Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change), PAUWES.…

African Union congratulates all African Rio Olympics teams

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, congratulates all African countries and Africans in the Diaspora that participated in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for their stellar performance

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, congratulates all African countries and Africans in the Diaspora that participated in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for their stellar performance. The Chairperson of the AU Commission sends special congratulations to Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Cote…

PAP Commits to Efforts towards Combating Terrorism in Africa

Honourable Dang made the remarks on Tuesday, August 2, in Midrand, South Africa when he officially opened a workshop on the role of PAP in combating terrorism and maritime piracy in Africa

The President of the Pan Africa Parliament (PAP) Bureau, Honourable Roger Nkodo Dang has disclosed that PAP plans to present African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government with a comprehensive report that will contribute towards Africa’s counter terrorism efforts.  Honourable Dang made the remarks on Tuesday, August 2, in…

The African Union concerned at the reports of clashes between Ethiopia and Eritrea and calls for utmost restraint

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, expresses deep concern over reports of border clashes between Ethiopia and Eritrea in the Tsorena border area.  The Chairperson calls on the two countries to exercise utmost restraint and to refrain from any statement and action likely…

10 Year Celebration of the African Youth Charter

Banjul+10, a youth celebration to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the African Youth Charter (AYC), was officially opened with a statement by the Vice President of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia, HE. Dr. Aja Isatou Njie-Saidy in Banjul, The Gambia on the 24th of May 2016. Other keynote…