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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

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Our Latest News

Latest News and Articles

Africa Moves to Speak with One Voice on Livestock Biodiversity: AU-IBAR and ILRI Convene Continental Coalition Dialogue

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February
2026

Africa Moves to Speak with One Voice on Livestock Biodiversity: AU-IBAR and ILRI Convene Continental Coalition Dialogue

Africa’s livestock sector stands at a pivotal moment. As climate change intensifies, food systems come under…

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Somalia Takes Bold Steps to Transform USD 8 Billion Feed and Fodder Sector

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February
2026

Somalia Takes Bold Steps to Transform USD 8 Billion Feed and Fodder Sector

Mogadishu, 18 February 2026 – Somalia is charting an ambitious path to transform its estimated USD 8…

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AU-IBAR Showcases Strategic Vision for Livestock Transformation at ICC Kenya Business Summit 2026

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February
2026

AU-IBAR Showcases Strategic Vision for Livestock Transformation at ICC Kenya Business Summit 2026

“Africa’s livestock sector already contributes over USD 210 billion annually, yet we continue to import…

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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 - 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

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    Physical
  • Venue
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
12:00 AM - 05:00 PM
11 Feb - 12 Feb

2nd Future Food, Livestock & Poultry Expo (FLIP 2026) and the 9th Africa Agri Expo (AAE 2026)

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    KICC, Nairobi
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