Press Conference of Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy

The press conference will be held in Small Conference Hall 4, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Within the framework of the 28th AU Summit, H.E. Dr. Elham Mahmoud Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the AU Commission will, on Friday 27 January 2017 at 15:30 hold a press conference on the following issue: Status on the implementation of AU Agenda 2063 flagship projects and PIDA…

President Museveni hails the African Union Commission for engaging the Private Sector in Mineral Resource Development Policies

According to the Senior Industry Advisor, a global Strategy to optimally use Africa’s resources that benefit all Africans is urgently needed for Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum which holds the Chair of the Association of Eastern African Chamber of Mines and Petroleum hosted from 5-6 October 2016, a high level Conference in Kampala, Uganda under the theme: “Attracting Exploration Investment to Uganda’s Mineral Sector…

Pre-Summit Meetings of the Africa-Arab Partnership

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (LAS) held a series of extensive meetings at the Headquarters of LAS in Cairo to discuss all issues related to the implementation of the 3rd Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (LAS) held a series of extensive meetings at the Headquarters of LAS in Cairo to discuss all issues related to the implementation of the 3rd Africa –Arab Summit held in Kuwait 2013 and the preparation…

African Union Commission and ZTE Corporation strive to lead road to digital transformation

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the China based technologies company, ZTE Corporation on 24 June 2016 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the a of ICT and the smart digital [IMG_5206] transformation  of the continent.  The Agreement was signed at the ZTE headquarters in Shenzhen,…

East Africa Donors’ Coordination meeting encouraging Geothermal Investment commences at the African Union Headquarters

The East Africa Donors’ Coordination meeting commenced on Monday 13th June 2016. H.E Dr. Elham M Ibrahim, AUC Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy met with Ambassadors, Gary Quince the Head of the EU delegation to the AU, H.E Mr. Bruce Shepherd of New Zealand, H.E Mr. Thomas Terstegen, Deputy Head…

A step closer to bridging electricity markets in Africa

A Strategy and Action plan for African electricity markets at the continental level are being elaborated through a joint AU-EU initiative. Aiming for “the Development of a Harmonized Regulatory Framework for Electrical Energy in Africa”, a Stakeholder Dialogue workshop was held in Praia, Cape Verde, from June 1 to 3,…

African Union and Germany strengthen areas of Development Cooperation

The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has pledged another EUR 55 Million in support of African Union (AU) programmes and joint strategic initiatives, concluding its bilateral negotiations with the African Union (AU) Commission. The focus of this year’s commitment is largely on agricultural development through enhancement of agricultural…

Africa EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) 2nd Stakeholder Forum Calls for action to deliver post-COP21

The Second Stakeholder Forum of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) presented a call for action from participants to ensure the delivery of sustainable energy for Africa post-COP21. The event, which was organised by, the Italian Government, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the European Union Commission (EC), with support of…

Change of Venue - Media Advisory - 1st STC on Trade, Industry and Minerals

“Promoting Regional Integration through Trade and Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development in Africa”

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA When:                  Monday 16 to Saturday 24 May 2016 Where:                                Nelson Mandela Hall - AU Headquarters, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia Who:                                     Organised by the Department of Trade and Industry Format                                 The Inaugural Conference of the AU Specialized Technical Committee on Trade and Industry and Minerals…

First AU Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on trade, industry and minerals

“Promoting Regional Integration through Trade and Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development in Africa”

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA When:                         Monday 16 to Saturday 24 May 2016 Where:                        Medium Conference Hall - AU Headquarters, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia Who:                           Organised by the Department of Trade and Industry Format                        The Inaugural Conference of the AU Specialized Technical Committee on Trade and Industry and Minerals…