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

    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

Better, not fewer, livestock is the key to a greener future in Africa

10

January
2025

Better, not fewer, livestock is the key to a greener future in Africa

Are we overlooking livestock’s transformative potential in Africa’s green development? This weekend, why not…

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Animal Resources at the Heart of Transforming Agri-Food Systems in the Extraordinary AU Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP

08

January
2025

Animal Resources at the Heart of Transforming Agri-Food Systems in the Extraordinary AU Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP

The Extraordinary AU Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP, scheduled for 9-11 January 2025 in Kampala, Uganda,…

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Strengthening Regional Synergy: The Second Inter-REC Meeting on PPR Eradication in Africa

18

December
2024

Strengthening Regional Synergy: The Second Inter-REC Meeting on PPR Eradication in Africa

Engaging Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in the fight against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is not…

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Upcoming Events

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
03 Dec - 06 Dec

1st Analytics and Implementers' Workshop

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Abuja, Nigeria
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
02 Dec - 03 Dec
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