AFRICAN UNION LOGO AND VISUAL IDENTITY COMPETITION 2026 FOR YOUNG AFRICANS

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The African Union Commission has invited young African creatives to design the official visual identity for the AU Theme of the Year 2027.

The competition focuses on the African Union's 25th anniversary, continental integration, the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the role of new technologies in connecting Africa.

Competition Prizes

• First prize: US$5,000.
• Second prize: US$2,000.
• Third prize: US$1,000.

Additional recognition includes certificates, acknowledgement through African Union platforms and training opportunities. The winner will also have the opportunity to participate in the AU Summit where the selected logo will be unveiled.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be citizens of an African Union Member State.
• Be aged 18–24 on the submission deadline.
• Submit an individual, original design.
• Comply with the official technical and intellectual-property requirements.

Required Materials

Applicants must prepare:

1. Completed application form.
2. Proof of nationality and age.
3. Presentation PDF containing the required logo versions and three mock-ups.
4. High-resolution PNG or JPEG previews.
5. A concept note of no more than 500 words.
6. Signed originality, intellectual-property and AI declaration.

Design Requirements

The submission should include colour, monochrome and reversed logo versions, typography and colour guidance, and mock-ups showing how the design could appear in different settings.

Generative AI is prohibited. The work must be original and human-created.

How to Apply

1. Read the official terms of reference.
2. Develop a design that reflects the competition theme.
3. Prepare all required files and declarations.
4. Remove identifying information from the design presentation.
5. Submit through the official competition portal.

Official Application Link

<https://au.int/en/newsevents/20260829/call-entries-calling-young-african-creatives-logo-competition-au-theme-year

Deadline

23 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. East Africa Time, equivalent to 9:59 p.m. in Nigeria.

Important Information

The competition closes soon. Applicants should check the official portal immediately and ensure that every required file is included.

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