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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

    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

Mainstreaming Progressive Control Pathways for Animal Trypanosomiasis in Africa

24

March
2025

Mainstreaming Progressive Control Pathways for Animal Trypanosomiasis in Africa

Today, the Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) begins a three-day pivotal workshop in Mombasa…

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Empowering Women in Fisheries and Aquaculture: AWFISHNET's 2nd General Assembly

18

March
2025

Empowering Women in Fisheries and Aquaculture: AWFISHNET's 2nd General Assembly

  The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), in collaboration with the…

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AU-IBAR’s Annual Report & 2024 Milestones

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March
2025

AU-IBAR’s Annual Report & 2024 Milestones

2024 was a landmark year for AU-IBAR, marked by significant achievements in the livestock and fisheries…

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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 - 06 Aug

The 37th International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC)

  • Event Type
    Hybrid
  • Venue
    Cameroon
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
26 Jun - 27 Jun

The Pan African Donkey Conference

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
08 Apr - 10 Apr

Regional consultative workshop to validate the continental strategy on Strengthening Regional Blue Value Chains in Small-Scale Octopus Fisheries

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Mombasa, Kenya
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