Commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of OAU-AU.




MAY 25th, 2026

The Commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of OAU-AU is organized by the African Union Commission through the AU Staff Association, in collaboration with AU Member States, AU Organs and Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The commemorative event on the 25th of May 2026 will bring together, among others: Representatives from AU Member State, the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC); the African Union Commission, AU Organs and AU Specialized Agencies; Regional Economic Communities (RECs); Women and Youth representatives; Civil Society Organisations; Development Partners; UN Agencies; Diaspora community and media representatives. 

On May 23, 24 and 25th, 2026 starting from 10:00am; The commemoration will be celebrated in at the African Union headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

The programme will include: 

Saturday 23–Sunday 24 May 2026 Sports activities (football, tennis, chess...), AU Departments stands, Cultural bazaar and family activities (entertainment, bouncing castles) 

Monday 25 May 2026 Official Africa Day Ceremony, lunch, Raffle and Entertainment 

Statements by: the Chairperson of the African Union, Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Ethiopia, the President of the African Union Staff Association among others. 

The day will also be marked with: 

• Exhibition, entertainment and cultural showcases; • Media opportunities; • Group photo.

Journalists are invited to be part of the commemoration and cover the event on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 25th May 2026 starting from 10H00am at the AU Headquarters. 

For media inquiries: 

Mr. Molalet Tsedeke, Media Center Coordinator, Information and Communication Directorate; 

E-mail: Molalett@africanunion.org, WhatsApp: +251-911-630-631 Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission I 


Email: DIC@africanunion.org | Web: www.au.int | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |

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