African Union Sports Council marks Safe Sport Day by launching a Safeguarding Working Group

The purpose of the Working Group is to advise on concrete actions to mainstream safeguarding principles in sports and promote awareness on safeguarding in sport across Africa as enshrined in the AUSC strategic plan which identifies five key priorities, including Strategic Priority 2: Equitable Africa, which focuses on gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding.

African Games Performances foretell Brilliance At 2024 Paris Olympics Games

The passion, energy, and thrilling displays of several athletes at the 13th African Games in Ghana left sports lovers and spectators worldwide spellbound at the prowess of the continent's sportsmen and women. Here are some African athletes to keep tabs on at the 2024 Paris Olympics from 26 July–11 August, who shone at the Accra African Games earlier this year.

𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮

Every July 18 since 2009 is celebrated globally as Nelson Mandela Day to recognize the immense contributions of the former South African President to fostering social justice, racial and gender equity as well as socio-cultural development in South Africa and across the continent.

Africa Day 2024: Sports powering Africa to socio-economic prominence

The Africa Day celebrated every 25th May across the continent and the world highlights the determination of people from Africa to free themselves from foreign domination and influence.

What is the AUSC’s vision for sports and sport for development in Africa over the next five years ?

To discuss this question an AUSC Task Team consisting of experts in sport development and sport for development from the continent came together in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from May 13-14, 2024.

Celebration of unity, excellence, and Pan-Africanism at the 13th African Games closing ceremony in Accra

After sixteen days of intense competition, cultural exchange, and celebration, the 13th edition of the African Games has come to a spectacular close in the vibrant city of Accra. From the 8th to the 23rd of March, Ghana served as a gracious host, welcoming athletes and delegates from across the continent to participate in this hallmark event of African sport.

H.E Commissioner's Visit to the African Union Sports Council

H.E Minata Samate Cessouma Commissioner for health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development has paid an Official visit to the Africa Union Sports Council' Office in Yaounde, Cameroun.

AU Sport Policy Validation Workshop

Technical Committee African Games(TCAG)

AUSC participation in Tafisa World Walking Day

AUSC-CAF women's Championships