In reaction to the Stiglitz G20 Extraordinary Committee Report on Inequality published today, Amitabh Behar, Executive Director of Oxfam International, said: “This historic report could not be timelier. It is a high-water mark in international recognition of the inequality crisis. The Inequality Emergency is destroying our democracies, corroding our societies and undermining our economies. An…
Two decades after replacing the OAU, the AU’s record is best measured not by communiqués but by how fast it converts rules into results on the ground. In March 2022, the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) authorised the transition from AMISOM to ATMIS in Somalia — a reminder that, two decades after the…
Geneva — The African Union (AU) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in support of African countries’ efforts to end AIDS, TB and malaria, strengthen health systems, increase domestic resource mobilization and advance health security and sustainable development…
For many African communities, the climate crisis is not a future scenario – it is a daily emergency. Irreversible losses, destroyed homes, failed harvests, vanishing ecosystems and lack of access to clean water are already happening. I’m a researcher in how to manage the risks of climate change and protect communities against climate disasters. I…
Youth-led innovation lies at the heart of Africa’s transformation. With more than 70% of the continent’s population under the age of 35, Africa’s young innovators are shaping solutions to address the continent’s most pressing challenges from climate change and health to digital inclusion and industrialization. Recognizing this, the AU Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD),…
Accra, Ghana — Young people are not just beneficiaries of education but key partners in shaping its future. At just 26 years old, Haruna Asulibii Bariku is a powerful example of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of opportunity. “I came from a humble background in a poor family. I am the second-born of my…
Accra, Ghana — Foundational learning, the ability to read, write, and do basic math, is the bedrock of every child’s education. This is not just an educational failure, but also a development emergency. In Africa specifically, challenges are more pronounced. Too many students are still missing this crucial start. The challenge now is how to…
Mr Saraki observed that more than six decades after independence, Africa’s project of full sovereignty–economic, political, and intellectual–remains incomplete. Former Senate President of Nigeria, Bukola Saraki, has urged African leaders to dismantle economic and institutional dependency and chart a new course of self-reliance, innovation, and prosperity. Delivering a keynote address at the Democracy Union for…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over the escalating violence and reported atrocities in El Fasher, following its takeover by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Chairperson condemns in the strongest terms the grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, including alleged war crimes and…
This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 26 October 2025. The speed at which the internet is evolving is making its users increasingly vulnerable. Meanwhile, digital technology, which should help to concentrate and centralize information to prevent losses, offers no guarantee against hacking and theft of personal data by cyber-criminals. Similarly, mass surveillance orchestrated…
