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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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Our Latest News

Latest News and Articles

South Africa Moves to Institutionalise the African Fisheries and Aquaculture Database

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August
2026

South Africa Moves to Institutionalise the African Fisheries and Aquaculture Database

A two-day training in Cape Town has aligned South Africa’s national fisheries and aquaculture reporting with…

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Africa’s fisheries civil society platform elects new leadership and agrees on a reform agenda for small-scale fisheries

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August
2026

Africa’s fisheries civil society platform elects new leadership and agrees on a reform agenda for small-scale fisheries

Feature ArticleSecond General Assembly of the Pan-African Platform for Nationally Registered Civil Society…

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LiveSys training equips African policymakers to put livestock at the centre of climate action

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August
2026

LiveSys training equips African policymakers to put livestock at the centre of climate action

Africa's livestock systems are under mounting pressure from climate change, land degradation and rising food…

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Latest Resources

Strengthening Africa’s Capacity for Adherence to, Domestication and Implementation of Global Fisheries Management Instruments and their Implications for the African Continent
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Guidelines for establishing national level feed and fodder multi-stakeholder platforms (MSPS)
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Guidelines for establishment of the Apex Africa Dairy Alliance
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Upcoming Events

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
02 Dec - 03 Dec

5th Project Steering Committee and 5th Project Technical Committee Meetings for Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in African Blue Economy Project

  • Event Type
    Hybrid
  • Venue
    AU-IBAR
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
14 Oct - 16 Oct

2. Official Launch of the Regional Pandemic Fund Project and inception meeting of the regional project Steering Committee

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Nairobi, Kenya
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