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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

PADCO-2 Milestones: Common Position, Strategy, and Moratorium Endorsed in Abidjan

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June
2025

PADCO-2 Milestones: Common Position, Strategy, and Moratorium Endorsed in Abidjan

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, June 26–27, 2025 The Second Pan-African Donkey Conference (PADCO-2), held under…

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Empowering Women and Youth in African Fisheries: AWFISHNET’s Leadership at WAS25

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June
2025

Empowering Women and Youth in African Fisheries: AWFISHNET’s Leadership at WAS25

On June 27, 2025, the African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network (AWFISHNET) hosted a pivotal panel…

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Current Full-Time Positions

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June
2025

Current Full-Time Positions

Join the Team Shaping Africa’s Animal Resources Future! Are you ready to make an impact across the continent…

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Latest Resources

Aquatic Animal Welfare in Africa
Published
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
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
14 Jul - 18 Jul

APMD Stakeholders' benchmarking visit to Namibia: Learning from best practices in policy, private sector engagement, and data systems to inform pastoral livestock value chain transformation in Kenya and Nigeria

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Windhoek, Namibia
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