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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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Knowledge Base

Information Tools

Our Latest News

Latest News and Articles

AU-IBAR and IGAD Drive Regional Response to IUU Fishing Threats

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February
2026

AU-IBAR and IGAD Drive Regional Response to IUU Fishing Threats

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing continues to erode Africa’s blue economy, threatening food…

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AU-IBAR Joins ILRI and Continental Partners in Launch of Landmark Book on Africa’s Livestock Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breeding

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February
2026

AU-IBAR Joins ILRI and Continental Partners in Launch of Landmark Book on Africa’s Livestock Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breeding

Africa’s commitment to securing the future of its livestock sector through science, innovation, and…

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Egypt Aligns Fisheries and Aquaculture with Africa’s Continental Blue Economy & Climate Adaptation Priorities

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February
2026

Egypt Aligns Fisheries and Aquaculture with Africa’s Continental Blue Economy & Climate Adaptation Priorities

Egypt’s growing role in shaping Africa’s sustainable fisheries and aquaculture future was heightened over…

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Latest Resources

Assessment of Natural Resource Management for Enhancing Productivity and Feed Security of Dairy Livestock Value Chain in North Africa - Egypt, Mauritania, Morocco (2021)
Published
From Informal Livestock Corridors to Investable Trade Systems: Accelerating Pastoral Integration under AfCFTA
Published
Strengthening PPR Eradication in Conflict-Affected and Security-Fragile African Union Member States: A Continental Strategy for Countries with Special Needs
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Upcoming Events

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
24 Mar - 27 Mar

Training on market access through quality assurance and contracting models

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
08:00 AM - 08:00 AM
09 Mar - 13 Mar

Regional technical consultations on livestock movement on policy harmonization, mutual recognition ans corridor trade facilitation for advancing cross-border livestock trade integration under AfCFTA in the Horn of Africa and Sahel Region

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Naivasha, Kenya.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
03 Mar - 04 Mar

National Validation of the Luna Enterprise model as an exemplar livestock marketing system

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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