African Forum for Muslim Councils (AFMC) is a continental platform that unites national Muslim councils across Africa to advance peace, development, and cooperation among Muslim communities and wider society. Founded in 2018, AFMC mobilizes Muslim leadership to influence development, strengthen institutions, and promote peaceful coexistence across Africa
AFMC works with national Muslim councils, governments, civil society organizations, and international partners to address social, economic, and humanitarian challenges affecting communities across the continent.
To mobilize and advocate for development within member countries while responding to challenges affecting humanity.
A continent where Muslim national bodies positively contribute to peaceful and prosperous communities in Africa and the world while promoting the authentic image of Islam as guided by the Holy Qur’an and the traditions of the Prophet (Peace be upon him)
AFMC serves as an agent of social change and transformation by coordinating Muslim councils across Africa and strengthening their engagement with development partners and governments
AFMC mobilizes Muslim leaders to work collectively and speak with a unified voice on issues affecting Africa.
The forum engages in continental and global development agendas including:
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• African Union Agenda 2063
• Social and human development initiatives
This coordination promotes a positive image of Islam and constructive engagement in development.
AFMC strengthens the institutional and leadership capacities of Muslim councils through:
• Leadership training
• Organizational development
• Professional and human resource development
• Governance and management system improvements
This ensures Muslim institutions are equipped to address modern development challenges.
AFMC facilitates collaboration and partnerships among:
• National Muslim councils
• Faith-based organizations
• Governments
• NGOs
• International development partners
The Forum also operates Youth and Women Networks to enhance participation and leadership within Muslim communities.
AFMC supports evidence-based decision making through:
• Commissioning research
• Policy analysis
• Documentation of best practices
• Strategic publications
Findings are shared with religious leaders, policymakers, and the public to guide advocacy and development programs.
AFMC implements a results-based monitoring and evaluation framework to assess impact and ensure accountability.
This includes:
• Annual work plans
• Data collection systems
• Monitoring visits to member councils
• Performance assessments
The goal is to strengthen development programming within Muslim institutions.
AFMC Currently has an interim Governing Board consisting of members from within the 40 member states.
Its membership is comprised of individuals elected by the Board of Governors with representatives from all Muslim councils as well as different Muslim bodies registered with AFMC with approval from the board.
This is the supreme authority of the AFMC. It is made up of the official representatives of the entire membership of the AFMC.
These are members appointed by BOG from within member states to support AFMC.
This is appointed by the General Assembly and consists of sub division that oversees and guides activities of the secretariat;
• Finance committee
• African women’s consultative
• African youth
After several consultative meetings held by African Muslim Leaders under the chairman ship of H.E the Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramdhan Mubajje under the auspices of African Council for Religious leaders in Nairobi, Cape Town and Republic of South Africa in 2014. The Muslim caucus of African Muslim leaders from 26 countries also held a meeting on the sidelines of the Faith works Africa; Partnership for Peace and Prosperity Conference in October 2016 in Abuja. They unanimously resolved to form an African Forum for Muslim Councils a year later, two meetings were held in Kampala and Abu Dhabi where the interim structure was put in place to oversee the organisation of a Conference and the leadership of AFMC was put in place. From the time of its inception, AFMC has undertaken and participated in several projects and programmes at global, continental and regional levels. The following is a brief profile of what has been done and undertaken by AFMC.
AFMC organised a regional youth conference with participation from East, Central and Southern Africa to promote diversity. This was a 2-day event held in Uganda that created awareness for the youth on respectable religious practice and respect of diversity. It was in partnership with the World Muslim community’s Council and Uganda Muslim supreme Council
AFMC signed with ISAR CORPRATION from Turkey to implement a water well project in various member countries starting with Uganda. This Project was meant to run for 3 years. No sooner had this project started in Uganda, then the Covid Pandemic set in. By the time Covd-19 set in, 25 bore holes had been completed in the areas of Kayunga, and Busoga Region.
AFMC On participated a regional multi-stakeholder webinar on Human Rights protection and Social cohesion as means of PVE to empower religious leaders in areas of human rights and social cohesion. The webinar brought together religious institutions, CSOs including the national IRCs and other regional partners to identify and analyze the emerging trends of VE and the potential factors/root causes of both positive and negative elements linked and related to the advancement of human rights and the promotion of social cohesion in the region.
