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Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy

H.E. Amani Abou-Zeid, Egyptian, was elected the new Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union Commission. H.E. Abou-Zeid was an international development lead expert who has been serving Africa in various leading positions for over 30 years, mainly in international organizations: AFDB, UNDP and USAID.

Structure

About Infrastructure and Energy

The Department of Infrastructure and Energy (DIE) the implementation of Agenda 2063 infrastructur

Energy

The main objective of the Energy Development Strategies and Initiatives in Africa is to increase

Information Society

With regards to ICT or Information Society in general, the main objective of the Department is to

Transport and Mobility

The main objective of the Department in the Transport and Tourism sectors is to build a well inte

Activities

Malawi becomes 38th African Country to join Africa's Single Air Transport Market

February 20, 2025

In a significant stride towards unifying Africa’s skies and advancing economic integration, the Republic of Malawi has officially signed the Solemn Commitment to join the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). SAATM, a flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 aims to establish a unified air transport market across the continent enchaining Africa’s broader economic integration efforts.

AU Summit Adopts Bold Strategies for Clean and Sustainable Energy

February 19, 2025

In a momentous week at the 38th African Union Summit, held from 12-16 February 2025, African leaders endorsed groundbreaking strategies aimed at advancing Africa’s integration, economic transformation, and climate resilience.

Press Briefing Notes H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid Commissioner, Infrastructure and En

February 16, 2025

Introduction • Good afternoon esteemed members of the press attending both in person and online, thank you for joining us today for this important briefing.

Africa at the Forefront of AI Revolution: AU Commissioner

February 11, 2025

February 11, 2025 – Paris, France – Africa's economic pot

African Union at the World Economic Forum

January 20, 2025 to January 24, 2025

From January 20 to 24, 2025, global leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.”

AUC Highlights Africa’s Railway Development Endeavours at UIC General Assembly

December 16, 2024

The International Union of Railways (UIC) hosted its 105^th General Assembly in Paris, France, bringing together railway leaders from across the globe.

The 8th Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Week

November 25, 2024 to November 29, 2024

Founded in 2015, PIDA Week has evolved into a crucial platform for stakeholders to drive the continent’s infrastructure agenda forward. PIDA Week 2024 is poised to be a landmark event, dedicated to showcasing the remarkable progress and successes achieved across the and its diverse stakeholders.

Second Extra-ordinary Session of the STC-CICT

June 11, 2024 to June 13, 2024

The Second Extra-ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on

Multistakeholder Consultative Sessions

April 19, 2024 to April 24, 2024

The unprecedented speed and reach of Artificial Intelligence have sparked international debates and caused both excitement and alarm, and raising important questions about the impact of this revolutionary technology on economies and societies.

Launch of the Pan African Resource Reporting Code.

April 03, 2024

The African Minerals Development Centre is launching the Pan African Resource Reporting Code as a tool to streamline resource estimation and classification throughout Africa.