African Union Youth Program

🌍 Africa’s agricultural future is being shaped by young leaders Nancy Nalova, at @_AfricanUnion ARBE Department, is empowering smallholder farmers — especially women & youth through climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness & training🌱 #1mNextLevel #EmergingAfricanLeaders

🌍 Celebrating African excellence in research & innovation 💡 Moses Isdory Mgunda, whose work in economics, technology & development is helping drive inclusive growth and innovation across Africa. Follow us as we highlight young leaders shaping the continent’s future.

Génération Paix ? Rejoignez-nous le 23 mars à Addis-Abeba et en ligne pour un forum de réflexion sur le rôle concret de la jeunesse dans la prévention des conflits, le dialogue et la cohésion sociale. 🔗 shorturl.at/Nf69n #JeSuisGenerationPaix

The future of Africa’s narrative is in African hands. Through powerful, informed storytelling, the media can connect citizens to the AU and turn the aspirations of #Agenda2063 into a shared continental journey,” said the AU Deputy Chairperson, H.E. @DCP_Haddadi, at the closing ceremony of the #AUMediaFellowship study tour at the AUHQ in Addis Ababa. She underscored the importance of the Fellowship as a strategic platform for strengthening engagement between the AU and Africa’s media ecosystem, while equipping journalists with the knowledge and access needed to report on continental priorities with depth, accuracy, and context. In her engagement with Cohort 3.0 comprising 22 Fellows from 18 African countries she emphasised the vital role of media in shaping Africa’s narrative and making the work of the Union more accessible and relevant to its citizens.

Le #AUMediaFellowship a débuté à Addis-Abeba le 11 mars 2026. @_AfricanUnion et les boursiers travailleront à renforcer la voix des jeunes et des femmes pour la paix et le développement. #AUMF

Happy #IWD2026! 💜 ​Young men of the @AUYouthProgram @_AfricanUnion honor the Voices & Work of women shaping our continent. From all African regions🌍, we celebrate your leadership in driving #Agenda2063. ​Power to the heroines of Africa! 👑✨ ​#WomenInLeadership #heforshe

We pay special tribute to women serving in peace and security across Africa, including those on the frontlines in demanding environments, advancing the vision of “Silencing the Guns” and helping build the peaceful and secure Africa. The future of Africa @AUYouthProgram.

"An Africa where development is people-driven." ​At the heart of Aspiration 6, @AU_WGYD is leading the charge, mainstreaming youth participation & championing gender parity. ​Here’s to the women & youth shaping the #AfricaWeWant! 👑📽️ ​#IWD2026 #YouthLead #WGYD @AUYouthProgram

🌍 We're back with our Postcard Initiative spotlighting young African leaders Kapondeni Manasseh Phiri, Research & Statistics Officer at the @AUABC_ , is advancing transparency, accountability & evidence-based policy across the continent. #1mNextLevel #EmergingAfricanLeaders

Shape Africa’s digital future 🌍✨ Join our virtual info session Thurs, Feb 26, 2:30 PM EAT. Hear alumni share real impact & career growth. Register: shorturl.at/GA6iz #1mNextLevel #AUDigitalFellowship

Hear directly from two alumni of the @_AfricanUnion Digital & Innovation Fellowship as they share how the programme shaped their careers and impact. Ready to drive digital transformation across Africa? 🌍 Applications are open: linktr.ee/African_Union_…

🚨 Info Session 🚨 Applying for the AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship 2026/2027 Cohort? Join our live Info Session on Thurs, 26 Feb 2026 | 2:30 PM EAT (Zoom). Learn about eligibility, requirements, timeline, benefits & hear from alumni. Register: shorturl.at/GA6iz

Lors du 39e Sommet de @_AfricanUnion, de jeunes volontaires engagés pour #LAfriqueQueNousVoulons ont partagé des réflexions fortes qui résonnent avec notre agenda de transformation🌍. Leurs voix s’inscrivent dans la dynamique du Moonshot 6 et de l’Objectif 18 de l’#Agenda2063.

What is one word that defines the African youth? At the 39th @_AfricanUnion Summit, young volunteers serving #TheAfricaWeWant shared powerful reflections that speak to Africa’s transformation agenda. Their voices align with Moonshot 6 & Goal 18 of #Agenda2063

Ready to shape Africa’s digital future? 🌍🚀 Applications for the AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship 2026/2027 are open! A 12-month opportunity to place bold innovators at the heart of digital transformation within the African Union. Apply today: shorturl.at/Vfd3z

𝟒𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐂 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 | 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚 Participants are arriving, registering, and ready to engage. The agenda is clear: Water is life. Sanitation is dignity. For the women and girls of Africa, gender justice must be a priority, not a footnote. #42GIMAC #GenderJustice #GenderResponsiveWASH

#15GIMAC video highlights capture powerful reflections from young women who took part in the advocacy training, sharing what they learned, what shifted, and what they’re taking back to their communities. From policy literacy to practical advocacy tools, the message is clear: young women are ready to lead, influence, and hold systems accountable. This is what youth-led, gender-responsive advocacy looks like, rooted in lived experience and driven by purpose. #42GIMAC #GenderJustice #GenderResponsiveWASH

Celebrating #InternationalDayOfEducation focusing on The power of youth in co-creating education. Youth are demanding an education that is not a monologue from the past, but a dynamic dialogue for the future, one mirroring their realities, interests and aspirations @UNESCO_Addis

Key outcomes: ✔️ Reparatory justice dialogue ✔️ Stronger youth-focused policies ✔️ Renewed commitment to the African Youth Charter ✔️ Culture & sport as drivers of integration and development Turning commitments into action for Africa’s youth. #1mNextLevel #AUYouth #Agenda2063

STC-YCS5 has successfully concluded! ✨🌍 Convened by the AU Youth Division, AU Sports Council, and HHSD, the meeting brought together Ministers and young leaders from 35+ AU Member States to advance Africa’s youth, culture, and sports agenda.