African Leaders urge to invest more in Agriculture

The panelists discussed ways to transform agriculture in Africa and covered a myriad of topics including technology advancement for farmers, empowering women and youth

H.E. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace, AUC Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, yesterday joined Kenyan President H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta and President of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame at a presidential panel on transforming African agriculture, during the official opening ceremony of the Alliance for a Green Revolution Forum 2016, in Nairobi, Republic…

AU Commission Chairperson's Eid AL-Fitr solidarity Message

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has extended warm wishes to Muslims in Africa and around the world as they celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, following one month of Ramadan. “I wish all Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed day filled with peace, love, happiness and…

The African Union denounces the suicide attacks in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday 4 July 2016

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, denounces the suicide attacks in the Saudi Kingdom that took place on Monday 4 July 2016. She describes the attack at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina as an assault on Islam and innocent worshippers. She expresses her condolences…

The State of Eritrea Launches the AU Campaign to End Child Marriage in Africa

Through a concerted effort by the Ministries of Health, Labour and Human Welfare, Education, Justice, the National Union of Eritrean Women and a host of other partners, the State of Eritrea launched the AU Campaign to End Child Marriage on 11 June 2016 in Asmara. The launch was also attended…

AU extends sincere wishes to Muslims in Africa and around the world as Ramadan begins.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has extended sincere wishes to all Muslims in Africa and around the world as the holy month of Ramadan begins. In her message, the AU Commission Chairperson said, “Ramadan is a time for contemplation, self-reflection and devotion through prayer…

Statement of the AUHIP on the meeting with the President of the national UMMA party, Imam Sadiq Al-Mahdi

The Chairperson of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) on Sudan, former President Thabo Mbeki, met with the President of the National Umma Party, Imam Sadiq al-Mahdi for consultations on the outstanding issues regarding Sudan’s peace processes. The meeting took place in Johannesburg today. Imam Al-Mahdi drew attention…

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…

Message of H.E. Dr.Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Chairperson of the African Union Commission on theCommemoration of “AFRICA DAY” 25 MAY 2016

Fellow Africans on the Continent and in the Diaspora, Our Friends and Supporters across the globe, On this historic day of May 25, celebrating the 53rd Anniversary of the foundation of our beloved Continental Organization, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), allow me to extend…

African Union hosts stakeholders’ engagement workshop on the capacity needs assessment and criticial skills required for implementation of AGENDA 2063

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) held a two day meeting on 12 and 13 May 2016, with key stakeholders representing various capacity development sector including Governments and their development partners at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Participants at the…

Communiqué of the 586th meeting of the PSC on the situation in Guinea-Bissau

The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 586th meeting held on 31 March 2016, adopted the following decision on its field mission to Guinea-Bissau, undertaken from 16 to 21 March 2016: Council, 1. Expresses its gratitude to the Government and people of Guinea-Bissau for the warm welcome…