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About AU-IBAR

We provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa.

AU-IBAR is a specialized technical office of the African Union Commission (AUC), headed by the Director who reports directly to the AUC through the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE).

Dr. Huyam Ahmed

Dr. Huyam Ahmed

Director and Head of Mission

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Our Work

What We Do

  • animal-health

    Animal Health & Welfare

    Dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of Africa's animal populations.

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  • animal-production

    Animal Production

    Committed to increasing the production, productivity and resilience of livestock production systems.

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  • economic -trade--marketing

    Economic Trade & Marketing

    Dedicated to advancing the economic landscape of Africa's animal trade and markets.

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Our Latest News

Latest News and Articles

New Regional Network Formed to Support Small-Scale Octopus Fisheries in the Western Indian Ocean

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June
2025

New Regional Network Formed to Support Small-Scale Octopus Fisheries in the Western Indian Ocean

Mombasa, Kenya – June 5, 2025 – AU-IBAR, with the assistance of the Swedish Agency for International…

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AU-IBAR Spotlights Camelids as Pillars of Climate Resilience at Regional Forum

10

June
2025

AU-IBAR Spotlights Camelids as Pillars of Climate Resilience at Regional Forum

Nairobi, Kenya — June 10, 2025 The Regional Forum on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Africa,…

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AU-IBAR and AUC Set to Advance Ocean Priorities at UNOC3 Side Event

09

June
2025

AU-IBAR and AUC Set to Advance Ocean Priorities at UNOC3 Side Event

Nice, France – June 12, 2025At the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the African Union (AU),…

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Latest Resources

Aquatic Animal Welfare in Africa
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Opening Remarks by Director AU-IBAR: The inter-regional economic community meeting on coordination and mainstreaming of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Eradication initiatives in Africa
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Opening speech by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries during the 3rd Meeting of the Sustainable Aquaculture Development Working Group
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Upcoming Events

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
04 Aug - 08 Aug

The 37th Conference of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC)

  • Event Type
    Hybrid
  • Venue
    Palais de Congrès de Yaoundé…
09:35 AM - 04:35 PM
22 Jul - 24 Jul

SMP-AH Workshop

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Nairobi, Kenya
08:54 AM - 05:55 PM
30 Jun - 02 Jul

Training Workshop on the design of fisheries and aquaculture strategies for implementation at national and regional levels.

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Cape Town, South Africa
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