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  • 20th Anniversary Closing ceremony at Islamic University in Uganda
  • Meeting with H.E the President of Uganda and Patron AAYC at State House Nakasero

Welcome to Afro Arab Youth Council

Built on "Peace, Unity & Development"

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AAYC brings together all Youth from the African and Arab World fostering Peace, Unity & Development.

AAYC brings together all Youth from the African and Arab World fostering Peace, Unity & Development.

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Historic Strategic MOU signing between the Afro Arab Youth Council and Pan-African Youth Union 

Historic Strategic MOU signing between the Afro Arab Youth Council and Pan-African Youth Union 

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We're focused on Promoting

Peace, Unity & Development of Africa and Arab Regions

Here are the key goals of the Afro Arab Youth Council

1000 +
Lobby scholarships

for young people in AAYC Member States

1000000 +
Youth leaders Nurtured

 in the African and Arab Regions

Congress Highlights

Download Communique (English)
Download Communique (Arabic)
Download Statement(English)
Download Statement(Arabic)

Brief About the AAYC

AAYC is an International Organization that unites young people from Africa and the Arab world, aiming to address shared challenges by leveraging on existing connections and similarities. It was established in 2004 in Khartoum, Sudan, following the inaugural Youth Festivals that brought together over 3000 youth from participating countries.

AAYC News

  • AAYC Congratulates Mansour Lambarki on Election as Secretary-General of Istiqlal Youth Organization
    AAYC Congratulates Mansour Lambarki on Election as Secretary-General of Istiqlal Youth Organization
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    The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has congratulated Hon. Mansour Lambarki upon his election as Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Youth Organization of Morocco, describing his victory as a reflection of confidence in his leadership, commitment, and dedication to advancing the interests of young people.

    In a congratulatory message, AAYC Secretary-General Hon. Dr. Abbas Agaba, on behalf of the Council, its membership, and his own behalf, extended sincere congratulations and best wishes to Hon. Lambarki as he assumes his new responsibilities.

  • Mukhtar Akoshile
    AAYC West Africa Coordinator Akoshile Mukhtar to Receive 2026 Most Influential Progressives Award for Youth Empowerment Efforts
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    ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Deputy President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) Coordinator for the West Africa Region, Amb. Akoshile Mukhtar, has been named among the recipients of the 100 Most Influential Progressives Award 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to youth leadership, advocacy, empowerment, and national development.

Our Core Values

Excellence in Perfomance

AAYC works to ensure that its programs are high quality, effective and efficient in nature

Partnership

We work respectfully in collaboration with African and Arab Governments, communities, donors, bringing together the unique resources of all to achieve common objectives

Team Work

We seek to understand the views and ideas of others, as well as to recognize the positive contributions of each person

Global Partners

Arab League (AL)
Government of Uganda
AU
PYU
icesco
Language
English
English