African Union Sports Council · Region 5

To be Africa's Leading Sport Region throughInnovation &Excellence

Empowering 10 nations through sport development, unity, and a championship mindset. One region. One vision. Unlimited potential.

Member Nations
Angola flagBotswana flagEswatini flagLesotho flagMalawi flagMozambique flagNamibia flagSouth Africa flagZambia flagZimbabwe flag
10
Member Nations
50M+
Athletes Impacted
15+
Years of Excellence
250+
Annual Events
About Us

A Leading Home of Innovation & Excellence

AUSC Region 5 stands as the beacon of sports development, uniting nations through athletic excellence and shared vision.

Our Mission

To foster unity, development, and excellence in sports across member nations through collaborative programs and championship mindset.

Our Vision

To be the leading force in African sports development, creating pathways for athletes to achieve global recognition and success.

What We Do

  • Sport development across 10 member nations
  • Pathway programs from grassroots to elite level
  • Regional championships and games management
250+
Annual Events
1000+
Elite Athletes
50+
Partner Organizations
Sports excellence
Our Family

United Nations ofRegion 5

Ten proud nations, one shared vision for sports excellence across Southern Africa.

10Member Nations

African Union Sports Council · Region 5 · Southern Africa

What We Do

TransformativeProgrammes

22 programmes shaping the future of sport across Southern Africa — from grassroots to Olympic podiums.

Flagship Programme

Region 5 Games

Biennial Under-20 multi-sport games hosted rotationally across 10 member countries — a high-profile competition and multi-cultural exposition.

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RASA

Annual awards celebrating Africa Day, honouring outstanding sports excellence on and off the field of play.

Podium Performance

Flagship high-performance initiative — quarterly training camps preparing athletes for international podiums.

Explore All 22 Programmes

Games, high performance, women & inclusion, education, and community heritage — discover everything Region 5 is building.

Women Leadership Programme

Empowering 200 women per year across 10 countries through mentorship, leadership training and gender equality advocacy.

Olympic & Pan African Education

Engaging 20 schools across 10 countries, reaching 10,000 children with Olympic values and cultural exchange.

Get in Touch

Let'sConnect

Reach out for partnerships, media requests, programme information, or general inquiries.

Headquarters

Gaborone, Botswana

Phone

+267 3188 350

Email

[email protected]

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