Departments
Infrastructure & Energy
Commissioner
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
The Department of Infrastructure and Energy (DIE) the implementation of Agenda 2063 infrastructur
The main objective of the Energy Development Strategies and Initiatives in Africa is to increase
With regards to ICT or Information Society in general, the main objective of the Department is to
The main objective of the Department in the Transport and Tourism sectors is to build a well inte
Activities
At COP 29, the Africa Pavilion hosted a pivotal high-level event, Addressing Clean Cooking Challenges in Africa, underscoring the critical importance of prioritizing clean cooking in global climate dialogues.
Baku, Azerbaijan – 15 November 2024: In a crucial step towards securing a sustainable and e
The African Union (AU) is preparing to convene the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E), scheduled for December 3-5, 2024.
The 2024 edition of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Week, will take place from November 25 to November 29, 2024, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The weeklong strategic event is dedicated to advancing Africa’s infrastructure development agenda, aligning with the continent’s urgent needs for sustainable growth.
In a landmark moment for Africa, the African Union (AU) is actively engaging in the G20 Meetings following its official admission, marking a new era of representation for the continent in global governance and agenda setting. The AU's inclusion in the G20 is historic, solidifying Africa’s role in addressing critical global issues such as economic development, energy transitions, and sustainability.
June 11, 2024 to June 13, 2024
The Second Extra-ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on
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.
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.
February 16, 2024
Press briefing on: Building Smart, Resilient and Transformative Infrastructure for Inclusive Sustainable Development and Climate Action.
February 07, 2024
What: Experts and leaders will gather for the Industry Intel Session at Mining Indaba 2024 focused o
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.
April 13, 2023 to April 22, 2023
November 17, 2021
October 04, 2019 to October 31, 2019
Media
Department Resources
June 18, 2021
The electricity sector in Africa still faces huge challenges that include low capacity factors and reserve margins, high transmission and
June 18, 2021
The significance of an integrated energy market has been highlighted by the World Energy Council (2005), which indicated that the traditi
September 19, 2020
The African Union Commission (AUC) envisions “an integrated continent that is politically united based on the ideals of Pan Africanism an
June 24, 2020
Highlights of the cooperation with the GIZ-project “Support to the African Union on Migration and Displacement”
June 24, 2020
Violent extremism is a global issue.
February 16, 2024
September 12, 2023
September 13, 2024
August 09, 2024
Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy
May 21, 2024
The African Union Child Online Safety and Empowerment Policy establishes key principles such as children's right to safety, privacy, and