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6TH MODEL AFRICAN UNION-EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT KIGALI RWANDA | NOVEMBER, 2026

The 6th Model African Union-Extraordinary Summit is a transformative, pan-African, AU simulation experience where young people step into the shoes of Head of States and Presidents of AU Member States simulating the African Union’s decision-making processes. The summit is designed to engage African youth in continental diplomacy, governance, and policymaking.

The summit mirrors the structure and operations of the African Union, offering young leaders a unique opportunity to collaboratively explore and address Africa’s most pressing challenges for African development. The 6th Model African Union Extraordinary Summit will take place in in Kigali Rwanda in November 2026, marking a historic moment in bringing young Africans into the very halls where continental decisions are made. The summit will be held in collaboration with Never Again Rwanda, African Union Commission, UNDP regional office Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

Attending the 6th Model African Union Extraordinary Summit in Kigali Rwanda, delegates not only gain an immersive diplomatic and leadership experience but also become part of a continental movement of young African leaders, shaping the future of the continent in alignment with the AU Agenda 2063. The YMAU Summit is your gateway to diplomacy, leadership, and continental impact, an experience that builds leaders, networks, and communities. 

Participating in the summit offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for transformative leadership development, diplomatic exposure, and international networking

THEME: ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE AS FOUNDATIONS FOR PEACE, GOVERNANCE, AND AFRICAN RESILIENCE

DATE: NOVEMBER, 2026

VENUE: RWANDA KIGALI

SUMMIT STRUCTURE 

The summit will feature high-level keynote speeches and simulations of key African Union organs

  • Opening Ceremony and High-Level Keynote Speeches

    The summit will officially commence with opening ceremony and high-level keynote speeches featuring remarks from African Union officials, government representatives, diplomats, development partners, youth leaders, and distinguished guests. The keynote sessions will provide strategic insights and inspire delegates to explore innovative solutions for advancing environmental and climate justice as critical foundations for peace, good governance, sustainable development, and a resilient Africa highlighting the importance of youth leadership, climate justice, peace, governance, and African resilience in shaping the continent's future.

  • African Union Assembly

    Delegates will debate continental issues, deliver presidential speeches, negotiate resolutions, and adopt declarations. Guided by the summit theme Environmental and Climate Justice as Foundations for Peace, Governance, and African Resilience delegates will examine how environmental sustainability and climate justice can strengthen governance systems, promote inclusive development, and build a resilient Africa capable of addressing present and future challenges.

  • African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC)

    Delegates will deliberate on the growing impact of climate change and environmental degradation on peace and security across Africa. Through discussions on topics, delegates will explore how resource scarcity, climate-induced displacement, food insecurity, and environmental conflicts threaten stability and development. They will negotiate policy responses and develop strategies aimed at strengthening climate resilience, preventing conflicts, and promoting sustainable peace across the continent.

  • African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR)

    Delegates will examine climate change and environmental degradation from a human rights perspective, focusing on their impact on vulnerable communities, including youth, women, indigenous populations, and displaced persons. Delegates will debate how environmental and climate justice can advance human dignity, protect fundamental rights, and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities for all Africans. Together, these three organs will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of how environmental and climate justice intersects with governance, peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development, while contributing to the realization of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

The summit will also include:

  • High-level keynote speeches

  • AU simulation

  • Panel discussions

  • Networking engagements

  • City tour and cultural exchange

  • Closing ceremony with certificate and awards presentation

Pre-Summit Training:

  • Position paper drafting, AU Agenda 2063, and the AU 1Million Next Level Campaign

  • High-Level Keynote Speeches: Featuring leaders from AU, UNDP, embassies, government officials, and international organizations

  • AU Simulations: Including the AU Assembly, Peace & Security Council and African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights

  • Interactive Engagement: Informal consultations, negotiations, lobbying, and grassroots idea-sharing

  • Outcome Document: A youth-driven blueprint with actionable resolutions to advance the AU Agenda 2063

DELEGATE PARTICIPATION FEE

RWANDA DELEGATES

Early Bird: 100,000 Rwanda Franc (Deadline 31st August 2026)

Regular: 150,000 Rwanda Franc (Deadline 30th September 2026)  

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES

Early Bird: $300 (Deadline 31st August 2026)

Regular $350 (Deadline 30th September 2026)

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

  • Full access to the summit and simulations sessions

  • Shared Accommodation (for International Delegates only)

  • Meals throughout the Summit

  • Kigali City Tour and Cultural Immersion

  • Summit Materials and Souvenir

Note: delegates are responsible for their flight ticket

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

  • Official Invitation & Airport pickup

  • Access and seamless participation in the summit

  • High-Level Keynote Speeches

  • AU Simulation; Diplomacy & Policy Skills

  • Deliver a Speech at the AU Assembly

  • Become Agenda 2063 Youth Ambassador

  • Showcase your leadership and public speaking skills in official AU simulations

  • Gain hands-on training in diplomacy, multilateralism, negotiation, lobbying, and policymaking.

  • Networking with AU Leaders & Young People

  • Build lifelong connections with your peers from across all 55 AU Member States.

  • Recognized AU Certificate and boost your profile and CV with a certificate

  • Master the art of drafting AU-standard policy briefs, resolutions, and position papers.

  • Awards & Recognition; Stand out with honors for transformational leadership and active participation.

  • Spotlight in African Transformer Magazine

  • Be profiled as an emerging youth leader shaping Africa’s future.

  • Membership in the Y55 Assembly

  • Join a continental youth leadership platform advancing AU Agenda 2063

  • 100 Most Transformational Young African Recognition

  • Earns a place among Africa’s boldest young changemakers.

WHY ATTEND THE 6TH MODEL AFRICAN UNION-EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT

  • Participate in Real-Time AU Simulations

  • Deliver Speeches in AU Assembly Simulations

  • Represent One of the 55 AU Member States

  • Engage in High-Level Debates on Africa’s Future

  • Receive African Union Recognized Certificate

  • Become Agenda 2063 Youth Ambassador

  • Gain International Exposure

  • Network Across 55 AU Countries

  • Recognition as One of the 100 Most Transformational Young Africans

The summit is organized by Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development and African Transformer Institute in partnership with Never Again Rwanda, African Union Commission and UNDP regional office Addis Ababa Ethiopia. 

“Shaping Africa’s Future through Youth Diplomacy and Continental Unity“

ENQUIRY 

+2349027092541, info@youthmodelafricanunion.org

LinkedIn Facebook and Instagram: Youth Model African Union

Apply now

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The 6th Model African Union-Extraordinary Summit is a transformative, pan-African, AU simulation experience where young people step into the shoes of Head of States and Presidents of AU Member States simulating the African Union’s decision-making processes. The summit is designed to engage African youth in continental diplomacy, governance, and policymaking.

The summit mirrors the structure and operations of the African Union, offering young leaders a unique opportunity to collaboratively explore and address Africa’s most pressing challenges for African development. The 6th Model African Union Extraordinary Summit will take place in in Kigali Rwanda in November 2026, marking a historic moment in bringing young Africans into the very halls where continental decisions are made. The summit will be held in collaboration with Never Again Rwanda, African Union Commission, UNDP regional office Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

Attending the 6th Model African Union Extraordinary Summit in Kigali Rwanda, delegates not only gain an immersive diplomatic and leadership experience but also become part of a continental movement of young African leaders, shaping the future of the continent in alignment with the AU Agenda 2063. The YMAU Summit is your gateway to diplomacy, leadership, and continental impact, an experience that builds leaders, networks, and communities. 

Participating in the summit offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for transformative leadership development, diplomatic exposure, and international networking

THEME: ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE AS FOUNDATIONS FOR PEACE, GOVERNANCE, AND AFRICAN RESILIENCE

DATE: NOVEMBER, 2026

VENUE: RWANDA KIGALI

SUMMIT STRUCTURE 

The summit will feature high-level keynote speeches and simulations of key African Union organs

  • Opening Ceremony and High-Level Keynote Speeches

    The summit will officially commence with opening ceremony and high-level keynote speeches featuring remarks from African Union officials, government representatives, diplomats, development partners, youth leaders, and distinguished guests. The keynote sessions will provide strategic insights and inspire delegates to explore innovative solutions for advancing environmental and climate justice as critical foundations for peace, good governance, sustainable development, and a resilient Africa highlighting the importance of youth leadership, climate justice, peace, governance, and African resilience in shaping the continent's future.

  • African Union Assembly

    Delegates will debate continental issues, deliver presidential speeches, negotiate resolutions, and adopt declarations. Guided by the summit theme Environmental and Climate Justice as Foundations for Peace, Governance, and African Resilience delegates will examine how environmental sustainability and climate justice can strengthen governance systems, promote inclusive development, and build a resilient Africa capable of addressing present and future challenges.

  • African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC)

    Delegates will deliberate on the growing impact of climate change and environmental degradation on peace and security across Africa. Through discussions on topics, delegates will explore how resource scarcity, climate-induced displacement, food insecurity, and environmental conflicts threaten stability and development. They will negotiate policy responses and develop strategies aimed at strengthening climate resilience, preventing conflicts, and promoting sustainable peace across the continent.

  • African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR)

    Delegates will examine climate change and environmental degradation from a human rights perspective, focusing on their impact on vulnerable communities, including youth, women, indigenous populations, and displaced persons. Delegates will debate how environmental and climate justice can advance human dignity, protect fundamental rights, and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities for all Africans. Together, these three organs will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of how environmental and climate justice intersects with governance, peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development, while contributing to the realization of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

The summit will also include:

  • High-level keynote speeches

  • AU simulation

  • Panel discussions

  • Networking engagements

  • City tour and cultural exchange

  • Closing ceremony with certificate and awards presentation

Pre-Summit Training:

  • Position paper drafting, AU Agenda 2063, and the AU 1Million Next Level Campaign

  • High-Level Keynote Speeches: Featuring leaders from AU, UNDP, embassies, government officials, and international organizations

  • AU Simulations: Including the AU Assembly, Peace & Security Council and African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights

  • Interactive Engagement: Informal consultations, negotiations, lobbying, and grassroots idea-sharing

  • Outcome Document: A youth-driven blueprint with actionable resolutions to advance the AU Agenda 2063

DELEGATE PARTICIPATION FEE

RWANDA DELEGATES

Early Bird: 100,000 Rwanda Franc (Deadline 31st August 2026)

Regular: 150,000 Rwanda Franc (Deadline 30th September 2026)  

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES

Early Bird: $300 (Deadline 31st August 2026)

Regular $350 (Deadline 30th September 2026)

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

  • Full access to the summit and simulations sessions

  • Shared Accommodation (for International Delegates only)

  • Meals throughout the Summit

  • Kigali City Tour and Cultural Immersion

  • Summit Materials and Souvenir

Note: delegates are responsible for their flight ticket

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

  • Official Invitation & Airport pickup

  • Access and seamless participation in the summit

  • High-Level Keynote Speeches

  • AU Simulation; Diplomacy & Policy Skills

  • Deliver a Speech at the AU Assembly

  • Become Agenda 2063 Youth Ambassador

  • Showcase your leadership and public speaking skills in official AU simulations

  • Gain hands-on training in diplomacy, multilateralism, negotiation, lobbying, and policymaking.

  • Networking with AU Leaders & Young People

  • Build lifelong connections with your peers from across all 55 AU Member States.

  • Recognized AU Certificate and boost your profile and CV with a certificate

  • Master the art of drafting AU-standard policy briefs, resolutions, and position papers.

  • Awards & Recognition; Stand out with honors for transformational leadership and active participation.

  • Spotlight in African Transformer Magazine

  • Be profiled as an emerging youth leader shaping Africa’s future.

  • Membership in the Y55 Assembly

  • Join a continental youth leadership platform advancing AU Agenda 2063

  • 100 Most Transformational Young African Recognition

  • Earns a place among Africa’s boldest young changemakers.

WHY ATTEND THE 6TH MODEL AFRICAN UNION-EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT

  • Participate in Real-Time AU Simulations

  • Deliver Speeches in AU Assembly Simulations

  • Represent One of the 55 AU Member States

  • Engage in High-Level Debates on Africa’s Future

  • Receive African Union Recognized Certificate

  • Become Agenda 2063 Youth Ambassador

  • Gain International Exposure

  • Network Across 55 AU Countries

  • Recognition as One of the 100 Most Transformational Young Africans

The summit is organized by Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development and African Transformer Institute in partnership with Never Again Rwanda, African Union Commission and UNDP regional office Addis Ababa Ethiopia. 

“Shaping Africa’s Future through Youth Diplomacy and Continental Unity“

ENQUIRY 

+2349027092541, info@youthmodelafricanunion.org

LinkedIn Facebook and Instagram: Youth Model African Union

Apply now

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