Information and Communication Directorate

Directorate Tags

About

The directorate contributes to the goal of bringing the AU closer to the African people and positioning the AU as a people centred union through the development and dissemination of communication to foster better understanding of the mandates of the AU and its key programmes aimed at promoting Africa’s growth and development. The directorate acts as the Commission’s spokesperson and develops outreach and advocacy programmes.The key roles of the directorate are to:

Develop and implement corporate communication programmes for the AU
Promote Agenda 2063 and its priority projects
Manage and protect the AU brand identity and ensure the correct use of AU iconography in all communication.
Manage the official communication channels of the AU including its digital platforms (website, corporate social media channels, corporate mobile applications), the AU Media Centre and the AU Studio.
Provide coverage of AU activities at the HQ and in the field
Liaise with regional and international media to promote awareness of the AU
Review credentials and accredit media to the African Union
Organise site visits and tours to the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa
Liaise with key regional media partners and associations to promote Africa’s development Agenda
Coordinates the implementation of decisions on communication by the STC on Communication & ICT
Work with development partners to enhance skills and competencies through implementation of capacity building programmes for the African media

Structure

Director

Leslie Richer, Kenya

News & Events

Press releases

Call for papers AU ECHO 2025 Edition

17 March 2025

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AUC Chairperson Highlights Central Role of Knowledge and Institutional Memory

30 March 2026

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission visited the Knowledge Management (KM) Unit within the Directorate of Information and Communication (ICD) on 27th March, during which he underscored t

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AU Media Fellowship Attracts Over 100,000 Applications, Advancing Pan-African

29 January 2026

Africa’s media ecosystem is rich in talent and creativity, yet many journalists and content creators face limited opportunities to collaborate across borders or engage with continental development

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AU, UNESCO, and University of Johannesburg Partner

12 August 2025

To strengthen African journalism in a rapidly changing media environment, the African Union (AU), UNESCO, and the University of Johannesburg are joining forces to contextualise global journalism training resources for African realities.

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Last Chance to Apply for the AU Media Fellowship,

11 August 2025

As Africa’s media landscape evolves, the need for authentic, African-led storytelling has never been greater.

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AU Media Fellows Launch Toolkit to support Journalists

11 August 2025

In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) is empowering African media professionals with the skills to critically assess and share accurate information.