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📣 The next chapter of the African Union Youth Envoy is taking shape!This Thursday, 8 October, the shortlisted candidates...
07/10/2026

📣 The next chapter of the African Union Youth Envoy is taking shape!

This Thursday, 8 October, the shortlisted candidates for the AU Youth Envoy will present their manifestos, priorities and vision for advancing the voices and aspirations of Africa’s youth.

🎙️ Hear directly from the candidates.�
🌍 Discover their vision for youth leadership.�
📲 Watch LIVE across all official African Union social media platforms.
📅 8 October 2026�
⏰ 11:00 AM EAT

Save the date and join the conversation!

Save the date! 📣The next chapter of the AU Youth Envoy is taking shape.This Thursday, the shortlisted candidates will ta...
06/10/2026

Save the date! 📣

The next chapter of the AU Youth Envoy is taking shape.
This Thursday, the shortlisted candidates will take to the virtual stage to present their manifestos, priorities and vision for advancing the voices and aspirations of Africa’s youth.

📅 8 October 2026
🕙 10:00 AM EAT
💻 Virtual

Join us and hear directly from the candidates as they share their vision for youth leadership at the African Union.

🔔 Save the date. More details on how to join coming soon.

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Enregistrez la date ! 📣

Le prochain chapitre de l’Envoyé de la jeunesse de l’Union Africaine se dessine.
Ce jeudi, les candidats présélectionnés présenteront, en ligne, leurs manifestes, leurs priorités et leur vision pour faire avancer les voix et les aspirations de la Jeunesse Africaine.

📅 8 octobre 2026
⏰ 10h (heure d'Afrique de l'Est)
💻 En visioconférence

Rejoignez-nous et écoutez directement les candidats partager leur vision du leadership des jeunes au sein de l’Union africaine.
Enregistrez la date. Plus d’informations sur la participation à venir.

Building a Resilient Africa Through Financial & Economic Inclusion! 🌍💡​Did you know? Between 10 to 12 million young Afri...
03/10/2026

Building a Resilient Africa Through Financial & Economic Inclusion! 🌍💡

​Did you know? Between 10 to 12 million young Africans enter the job market each year, but only 3 million formal jobs are created. Bridging this deficit requires urgent action through enterprise, access to capital, and tailored financial services.
​That’s why the African Union’s WYFEI 2030 Initiative is driving bold solutions to bridge the $42 Billion gender financing gap and empower Africa's next generation of business leaders.

​WYFEI 2030 will be highlighted at the upcoming from 19–21 October 2026 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa🇪🇹!

​🗓️ X Spaces Live Pre-Dialogue 2
💬 Topic: Fixing the Capital Gap: What ESOs Need to Deliver WYFEI 2030
📅 When: 6 October 2026 at 7:00 PM EAT
📍 Where: X Spaces ()

​🎧 Listen to the Recording of Pre-Dialogue 1:
Catch the insights shared by Ms. Prudence Ngwenya (Director, AU WGYD) and moderated by Adele Onguene, in our first session on Building a Resilient Africa through Accelerated Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion.

🔗 Recording Link: https://x.com/i/spaces/1nGeLMOzOZoKX

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02/10/2026

🎥 Day 2 of was all about innovation, action and impact! 🚀🌍

From showcasing homegrown solutions to exploring AI, digital innovation and youth leadership, participants continued to explore how young Africans can shape the continent’s digital future.

The Festival culminated in the official launch of the inaugural Community of Practice on Combating TF-VAWG—bringing stakeholders together to strengthen collaboration, knowledge-sharing and collective action to protect women and girls online.

Here’s a look back at the final day of !

🇬🇭 Ghana becomes the second country in Africa to ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women an...
01/10/2026

🇬🇭 Ghana becomes the second country in Africa to ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG)!

Following The Gambia🇬🇲, Ghana has officially deposited its instrument of ratification at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa.

Led by H.E. President John Dramani Mahama, AU Champion for Gender and Development Issues, Ghana is matching political promises with concrete continental leadership.

According to H.E. Ambassador McArios Akanbeanab Akanbong emphasized: "Advancing gender equality is not merely a policy goal; it is a strategic imperative for Africa's future."

To date, 10 AU Member States have signed and 2 have ratified. We need 15 ratifications for this historic convention to officially enter into force! 📢

🔗 Click the link to read the full Press Release and access the AU-CEVAWG framework:
https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20260929/leading-example-ghana-becomes-2nd-au-member-state-ratify-au-convention

30/09/2026

Africa’s youth are not just preparing for the future, they are creating it! 🌍💡

​At AU InnoFest ’26, hosted at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, young leaders, entrepreneurs, and digital pioneers came together to tackle critical issues, from AI workforce readiness and green skills to digital identity and financial infrastructure.

​Check out this video to hear key insights directly from participants across the continent on what this festival means for the future of African innovation! 👇🎬

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30/09/2026

🎥 Day 1 of InnoFest26 was all about ideas, exchange and action! 🚀🌍

From bold conversations on AI and digital sovereignty to hands-on sessions, innovation showcases and connections across Africa’s youth innovation ecosystem, Day 1 brought the theme “Vibrant Youth Ecosystems for AI and Digital Sovereignty” to life.

Young innovators, policymakers, partners and digital leaders came together to explore how we can build African-led, inclusive and trusted digital ecosystems and ensure young people are at the centre of shaping Africa’s digital future.

Here’s a look back at Day 1.

To learn about Innovation Festival 2026 visit: https://au.int/en/newsevents/20260929/au-innovation-festival-au-innofest26-web-page-draft-theme-vibrant-youth

INNOFEST ’25 ➡️ INNOFEST ’26 STARTS TODAY! 🎉https://share.google/CsIJb2TyX22tf9hBP​Take a look back at the incredible mo...
29/09/2026

INNOFEST ’25 ➡️ INNOFEST ’26 STARTS TODAY! 🎉
https://share.google/CsIJb2TyX22tf9hBP

​Take a look back at the incredible momentum from InnoFest ’25
https://share.google/ydO2UDHUh0fydDyfz
✨ Day 1: Opening ceremony, policy discussions, and AU Digital & Innovation Fellows graduation!
✨ Day 2: 20 female entrepreneurs pitching in the AU Go Gal! Spark Tank & data innovation sessions.
✨ Day 3: Unveiling the Top 10 AU Go Gal! winners & locking in commitments for African tech leadership.

​🚨 INNOFEST ’26 IS OFFICIALLY HERE!
We are live today, 29–30 September 2026, at the African Union HQ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme "Vibrant Youth Ecosystems for AI & Digital Sovereignty."

🚀 Happening Tomorrow!​Kick off the first of our X Space mini-series as we prepare for the 2nd ​Featuring Ms. Prudence N...
28/09/2026

🚀 Happening Tomorrow!

​Kick off the first of our X Space mini-series as we prepare for the 2nd

​Featuring Ms. Prudence Ngwenya, moderated by Adele Onguene , we’re diving into why financial & economic inclusion matter now more than ever.

​🗓️ Don't miss!

X: https://x.com/AU_WGYD
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🚀 Rdv demain !

Lancement du 1er X Space de notre mini-série en préparation du 2e !

Avec la participation de Mme Prudence Ngwenya animé par , nous échangerons sur l'importance de l’inclusion financière et économique.

🗓️ Rdv à ne pas manquer!



X: https://x.com/AU_WGYD

In Africa🌍, women-owned businesses face a $42B financing gap, and 80%+ work in the informal economy.​The 2nd will move...
24/09/2026

In Africa🌍, women-owned businesses face a $42B financing gap, and 80%+ work in the informal economy.

​The 2nd will move from diagnosis to action to launch the plan, unlocking $100B for 10M women & youth

​📅 19–21 Oct
📍 Addis Ababa, African Union


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Les entreprises🌍 dirigées par des femmes font face à un déficit de financement de 42 M$ et +80 % évoluent dans l'informel.
Du diagnostic à l'action : le 2e lancera le plan pour débloquer 100 M$ en faveur de 10M de femmes et de jeunes !

🗓19–21 oct.
📍Addis Abeba

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