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

1st African Pastoral Markets Forum Concludes in Addis Ababa with Ministerial Communiqué on Transforming Africa's Pastoral Livestock Economy

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July
2026

1st African Pastoral Markets Forum Concludes in Addis Ababa with Ministerial Communiqué on Transforming Africa's Pastoral Livestock Economy

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — 17 July 2026 The 1st African Pastoral Markets Forum concluded in Addis Ababa on 17…

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Strengthening the Evidence-to-Policy Interface for Africa's Fisheries and Aquaculture

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July
2026

Strengthening the Evidence-to-Policy Interface for Africa's Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sound policy needs sound evidence. That conviction brought delegates from African Union (AU) Member States,…

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African Ministers Commit to Accelerating Livestock Trade under the AfCFTA

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July
2026

African Ministers Commit to Accelerating Livestock Trade under the AfCFTA

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 16 July 2026 African ministers have called for stronger political leadership,…

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Upcoming Events

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
19 Nov - 21 Nov

2nd VETEd Africa Congress - Abstract submission is now open

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Rabat, Morocco
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
03 Nov - 03 Nov
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
05 Oct - 07 Oct

10th Africa Animal Welfare Conference 2026

  • Event Type
    Hybrid
  • Venue
    Lusaka
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