The Afro-Arab Youth Council participated in the 3rd Edition of the Algeria Youth Leaders Forum, held in Algeria at the end of December 2025, under the supervision of the Algerian Higher Youth Council and under the patronage of H.E. Mustapha Haidawi, Minister of Youth in charge of the Higher Youth Council, with the participation of national and African youth leaders.
In line with its commitment to promoting culture as a bridge for communication between Arab and African peoples, the Afro-Arab Youth Council praised the pioneering role played by the Kingdom of Bahrain in fostering values of coexistence, cultural openness, and strengthening Afro-Arab cooperation through its continued support for community and cultural initiatives that reflect unity in diversity and the convergence of civilizations.
The Afro-Arab Youth Council announced its participation as a supporting partner in the 3rd Edition of the Khartoum International Mobile Film Festival, inviting Sudanese youth, creatives, and content creators to submit their films and creative works across the festival’s categories.
Afro-Arab Youth Council and Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization Africa Launch NVN Africa in Abuja, Nigeria The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC), in partnership with the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization – Africa (NAMYO Africa), officially launched the NAMYO Volunteer Network – Africa (NVN Africa), the largest continental volunteer network dedicated to empowering African youth.
The Arab and African Youth Council extends its warmest congratulations to the Leadership, Government, and People of the Kingdom of Bahrain on the occasion of the National Day and the 54th Anniversary of Independence.
The Arab and African Youth Council is honored to extend its warmest congratulations to Mr. Mohamed El Hani, member of the Council’s Executive Committee, on the occasion of his election as President of the Association for Education and Development in the Kingdom of Morocco.
As part of Pink October, the Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) joined hands with the Cameroon National Youth Council (CNJC), under the leadership of Mme Fadimatou Iyawa Ousmanou, to organize an information and discussion session on Breast Cancer — held on October 25, 2025, at the CNJC Headquarters in Bastos–Yaoundé.
Juba – 15 October 2025 As part of the official visits conducted by the Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) to strengthen communication with member states and expand avenues of youth cooperation, Mr. Philip Lawrence — Deputy President of the Council for the English-speaking group — met with Mr. Simon Kun Puoc, Deputy Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and Head of Political and Organizational Affairs in the Republic of South Sudan.
Juba, South Sudan – 13 October 2025 As part of the Afro Arab Youth Council’s continued engagement across its member states, and in line with the directives of the Executive Committee, Mr. Philip Lawrence, Vice President of the Council representing the Anglophone group, met with Professor Paul Lugale, Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), the ruling party in the Republic of South Sudan.
The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) affirms that it has no connection whatsoever—neither direct nor indirect—with the event currently taking place in the Republic of Uganda, during which the Council’s name and logo have been used unlawfully and without any official authorization from the General Secretariat in Khartoum, Republic of the Sudan.
Yaoundé – Cameroon<br /> The Afro-Arab Youth Council concluded its official visit to Cameroon with a comprehensive press conference held on 23 September 2025 in Yaoundé, attended by local, regional, and international media.
Yaoundé – Cameroon<br /> On 22 September 2025, the National Celebration Hall in Yaoundé witnessed a landmark youth event, with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Afro-Arab Youth Council and the Cameroon National Youth Council (CNJC). The ceremony was attended by H.E. the Minister of Youth of Cameroon, alongside the Afro-Arab Youth Council delegation led by Vice President Mr. Philip Lawrence and Secretary-General Engineer Huzyfa Elhassan.
The Afro-Arab Youth Council invites young creatives to participate in the 3rd edition of the Khartoum International Mobile Film Festival by submitting their works across the festival categories in support of youth creativity and cultural industries.
The African Union Exhibition in Algeria is a pivotal event aimed at enhancing cooperation and communication among African countries. The exhibition focuses on a variety of important themes, such as sustainable development, culture, technology, and the economy. It includes dynamic activities such as workshops, seminars, and cultural performances, which promote mutual understanding and effective collaboration among African nations.
An International Afro Arab Youth Council Youth Organization... advocates for youth rights and issues and contributes to achieving the goals of Afro Arab Youth Council.
The council includes representatives from youth organizations in ~60 countries including diaspora.
Cooperation & integration among youth orgs, raising awareness, and advocating for rights with focus on education & training.
Empower youth • Support women • Enhance cooperation • Build capabilities.
It is a regional initiative aimed at supporting and motivating Arab and African youth towards creativity and innovation, enabling them to launch entrepreneurial projects that contribute to sustainable development in the region. The award seeks to highlight young talents and encourage projects and ideas that offer innovative solutions to social and economic challenges, thereby enhancing Arab and African cooperation and supporting integrated development.
It is a cultural project aimed at establishing a large and diverse library dedicated to collecting and organizing sources of knowledge and cultural heritage from Arab and African countries in one place. The library aims to enhance cultural cooperation between Arab and African youth and aspires to be a shared academic and heritage reference among peoples, embracing both Arab and African heritage and promoting mutual understanding between the two regions.
It is a developmental project aimed at creating a comprehensive complex that hosts events and activities dedicated to supporting youth from Arab and African countries. The city aspires to be a vibrant urban center that provides an educational, cultural, and sports environment, encourages cooperation between youth from both regions, enhances mutual understanding, and stimulates economic and social growth.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a UN agency based in Vienna, Austria, aimed at promoting global security by combating organized crime and drug trafficking.<br />
The Arab Union for Training is a regional organization aimed at enhancing the quality of training and professional development in Arab countries by unifying efforts and resources among member states. The union strives to build the capacities of individuals and communities by offering specialized and effective training programs that respond to labor market needs and contribute to sustainable development.
The Arab Thought Forum is a cultural and intellectual institution established in Jordan with the aim of promoting and developing Arab thought. It serves as a platform for dialogue and discussion on political, social, and cultural issues relevant to the Arab world. The forum seeks to bring together thinkers, researchers, and academics from various disciplines to exchange opinions and ideas, thereby enhancing understanding and cooperation among Arab countries.<br />
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a cultural center and public library located in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It represents the revival of one of the most famous ancient libraries in history, the ancient Library of Alexandria, which was a beacon of knowledge and learning in the ancient world.
The Arab Thought Forum is an intellectual and cultural institution established in 2000, aimed at promoting Arab thought and discussing the intellectual, cultural, political, and social issues facing the Arab world. Based in Amman, Jordan, the forum brings together a group of intellectuals, academics, thinkers, and researchers from various Arab countries.
The International Organization for Volunteer Efforts is a non-governmental organization aimed at promoting volunteerism and community engagement on a global scale.
The Arab Volunteer Union is a non-governmental organization that includes a group of organizations and bodies working in the field of volunteerism across Arab countries
The African Youth Union is a non-governmental organization that includes a group of young people from various African countries. Its aim is to enhance the role of youth in social, political, and economic development across the continent.
The African-Arab Cultural Institute is a cultural institution established to promote cooperation and cultural exchange between Arab and African countries. The institute was created under the umbrella of the Arab League and the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union) to strengthen the cultural and civilizational ties between Arab and African peoples.
The Arab League is a regional organization that includes Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa, established on March 22, 1945, in Cairo. The League aims to unify efforts among member states and enhance cooperation in various fields, such as politics, economics, and culture, as well as to coordinate on security and defense issues.
The Afrabia Award for Literature and Arts is an annual award established by the Arab and African Youth Council, aimed at motivating and supporting creative youth in various cultural and artistic fields from both the African and Arab spaces. The award specifically seeks to encourage young talents and competencies in the fields of literature, art, and sciences, while strengthening cultural ties between Arab and African youth.
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