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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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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Strengthening Small-Scale Octopus Value Chains in the Western Indian Ocean

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March
2026

Strengthening Small-Scale Octopus Value Chains in the Western Indian Ocean

Across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, small-scale fisheries, including octopus fisheries, are a…

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AU-IBAR Convenes Continental Training on Global Environmental Instruments in Lomé

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March
2026

AU-IBAR Convenes Continental Training on Global Environmental Instruments in Lomé

From 10–12 March 2026, experts from across Africa gathered in Lomé, Togo, for a continental training workshop…

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 Advancing Policy Alignment and Sustainable Fisheries Governance in Africa: Insights from the Kampala Consultative Workshop

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March
2026

Advancing Policy Alignment and Sustainable Fisheries Governance in Africa: Insights from the Kampala Consultative Workshop

AU-IBAR, under the FishGov2 Project, is convening a high-level Stakeholders Consultative and Validation…

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