This is a collection of documents of The African Union Directorate of Information and Communication (DIC) which aims to contribute to the goal of bringing the AU closer to the African people and in so doing, positioning the AU as a people centred union. DIC develops and disseminates information that promotes understanding of the mandates of the AU and its key programmes aiming at the promotion of Africa’s growth and development.

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  • AU Echo;2023 Special Edition 60 Anniversary issue 

    Information Communication Directorate (Information Communication Directorate, 2023-05-12)
    In May 1963 as the fight for independence from colonial rule gained momentum Heads of independent African States and representatives of liberation movements fighting for freedom from the yokes of colonialism and apartheid ...
  • AUECHO:2019 Annual Magazine 

    African Union (Directorate of Information & Communication, 2019)
    This edition of the AU Echo in line with the 2019 Theme “The Year of Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons” examines the myriad of issues faced by refugees and how the African Union and its partners are ...
  • A New Era of Trade in Africa;Accelerating AFCFTA Implementation 

    The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat (The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, 2023-04)
    The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat operationalization on January 1, 2021, was a milestone moment in Africa's economic integration agenda and this marked the beginning of Africa's collective economic journey.