The UN OCHA Liaison Office to the African Union (AU) works to enhance and strengthen existing ties between the African Union and OCHA, with other Regional Economic Communities and regional mechanisms with AU representation. In this regard, AULO strives to build capacities for effective, to build capacity for effective and principled humanitarian action, facilitate the exchange of experience,
expertise and information to facilitate the AU’s leadership role in humanitarian action in Africa. These initiatives align with Agenda 2063, the Common African Position on Humanitarian Effectiveness, the African Union Humanitarian Policy Framework, and other relevant instruments. This also take into account the ongoing high-level dialogue aimed at promoting African solutions to African challenges.
World
Key Highlights • As of April 2025, approximately 300 million people worldwide require humanitarian assistance, with Africa accounting for nearly 45 per cent of this global caseload — around 134 million people. • Africa remains overrepresented in global…
Sudan + 6 more
In this Issue ▶Harnessing African Solidarity in Humanitarian Financing ▶ Briefing on Atrocity - Prevention in Sudan ▶ Humanitarian Coordination Forum - First regular meeting of 2025 ▶ Humanitarian Coordination Forum - South Sudan Humanitarian Coordinator Visit ▶ AULO Team’s Annual…
Sudan + 2 more
Localisation Highlighted at 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview Launch in Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya — In a bold call to action, UNOCHA and the African Union launched the 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) on 4 December in Nairobi, appealing…
Sudan
(Addis Ababa, 4 March 2025) — The ongoing conflict in Sudan, now approaching its second year, has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with more than 30 million people in need of assistance—the highest number ever…
Ethiopia
The Humanitarian Coordination Forum (HCF) established in October 2023 comprises humanitarian agencies having a liaison function with the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is an umbrella entity for various United Nations (UN) and…
Sudan
(Addis Ababa, 28 June 2024): The Humanitarian Coordination Forum (HCF) welcomes the Communiqué adopted by the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) regarding the situation in the Republic of Sudan during the 1218th meeting…
