2022: The Year of Nutrition

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African Union Theme of the Year 2026: A Call to Action for Safe Water and Sanitation to drive Africa’s Development Agenda

The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) at its 39th Ordinary Session held on 14 February 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has adopted as theme for the year, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitat...

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Commemorating Africa Day in Malawi; Leaders Urge Collective Action for Continent's Prosperity

Officials, Diplomats, Malawians and Expatriates convened in Lilongwe on May 31, 2025, for the official commemoration of Africa Day held at the Bingu National Stadium, the event served as a powerful platform for calls to unity and collaborative action...

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End Learning Poverty for All in Africa Campaign Officially Launched in Malawi

The End Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAf) campaign was officially launched in Malawi on 20 June 2025. Malawi becomes the second country after Zambia to launch the campaign that seeks to address the continent’s challenges of foundational lear...

<p>The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Namibia and UNICEF, officially launched the “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAF)” campaign on July 31, 2025. The campaign launch took place during the third and final day of a high-level continental conference focused on accelerating foundational learning outcomes across Africa.</p> <p>Held under the framework of the African Union Year of Education 2024, ELPAF aims to eliminate learning povert

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Launching the End of Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAF) Campaign in Namibia

The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Namibia and UNICEF, officially launched the “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAF)” campaign on July 31, 2025. The campaign launch took place during th...

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African Union and European Union Leaders to convene in Angola for the AU-EU Summit

The 7th AU–EU Summit will be held on 24–25 November 2025 in Luanda, Republic of Angola, bringing together Heads of State and Government from African Union Member States and European Union Member State...

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AU Commission and Partners Launch a Digital Knowledge Hub to Bolster Risk-Informed Urban Development across Africa

Mar 11, 2026

In a significant move to strengthen the resilience of African cities in member states, the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with GIZ...

African Union to Convene the 2nd Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) To Prepare for Continent’s Common Position on Housing and Human Settlements at the 13th World Urban Forum

Mar 03, 2026

African Union Summit Elevates Water and Sanitation as Central Pillar of Agenda 2063

Feb 23, 2026

African Leaders Endorse and Launch the Africa Water Vision 2063 & Policy at 39th AU Summit

Feb 17, 2026

African Union Theme of the Year 2026: A Call to Action for Safe Water and Sanitation to drive Africa’s Development Agenda

Feb 14, 2026

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African Union Theme of the Year 2026: A Call to Action for Safe Water and Sanitation to drive Africa’s Development Agenda

The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) at its 39th Ordinary Session held on 14 February 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has adopted as theme for the year, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitat...

Commemorating Africa Day in Malawi; Leaders Urge Collective Action for Continent's Prosperity

Officials, Diplomats, Malawians and Expatriates convened in Lilongwe on May 31, 2025, for the official commemoration of Africa Day held at the Bingu National Stadium, the event served as a powerful platform for calls to unity and collaborative action...

End Learning Poverty for All in Africa Campaign Officially Launched in Malawi

The End Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAf) campaign was officially launched in Malawi on 20 June 2025. Malawi becomes the second country after Zambia to launch the campaign that seeks to address the continent’s challenges of foundational lear...

Launching the End of Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAF) Campaign in Namibia

The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Namibia and UNICEF, officially launched the “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAF)” campaign on July 31, 2025. The campaign launch took place during th...

African Union and European Union Leaders to convene in Angola for the AU-EU Summit

The 7th AU–EU Summit will be held on 24–25 November 2025 in Luanda, Republic of Angola, bringing together Heads of State and Government from African Union Member States and European Union Member State...

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AU Commission and Partners Launch a Digital Knowledge Hub to Bolster Risk-Informed Urban Development across Africa

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African Union Summit Elevates Water and Sanitation as Central Pillar of Agenda 2063

African Leaders Endorse and Launch the Africa Water Vision 2063 & Policy at 39th AU Summit

African Union Theme of the Year 2026: A Call to Action for Safe Water and Sanitation to drive Africa’s Development Agenda

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The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) at its 39th&nbsp;Ordinary Session held on 14 February 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has adopted as theme for the year, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitat...

Officials, Diplomats, Malawians and Expatriates convened in Lilongwe on May 31, 2025, for the official commemoration of Africa Day held at the Bingu National Stadium, the event served as a powerful platform for calls to unity and collaborative action...

The End Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAf) campaign was officially launched in Malawi on 20 June 2025. Malawi becomes the second country after Zambia to launch the campaign that seeks to address the continent’s challenges of foundational lear...

The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Namibia and UNICEF, officially launched the “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAF)” campaign on July 31, 2025. The campaign launch took place during th...

The&nbsp;7th AU–EU Summit&nbsp;will be held on&nbsp;24–25 November 2025&nbsp;in&nbsp;Luanda, Republic of Angola, bringing together&nbsp;Heads of State and Government&nbsp;from&nbsp;African Union Member States&nbsp;and&nbsp;European Union Member State...

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The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) at its 39th Ordinary Session held on 14 February 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has adopted as theme for the year, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitat...

The 7th AU–EU Summit will be held on 24–25 November 2025 in Luanda, Republic of Angola, bringing together Heads of State and Government from African Union Member States and European Union Member State...