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April 24th, 2025

Re-election of Mr. Ide Issaka at the African Taekwondo Union Elective General Assembly

The African Taekwondo Union has taken a significant step in shaping the future of the sport across the continent. On April 24, 2025, its Elective General Assembly was held at the United Nations headquarters in Addis Ababa, bringing together key figures in African Taekwondo.

April 24th, 2025

Mr. IDE Issaka Re-elected President of the African Taekwondo Union (2025–2029)

Mr. IDE Issaka has been re-elected to lead the African Taekwondo Union for another four years, continuing a legacy of strong leadership and commitment to the sport across the continent.

April 20th, 2025

A Historic First: AFTU General Assembly to Be Held at the United Nations Headquarters

For the first time in history, the African Taekwondo Union (AFTU) General Assembly will be hosted at the prestigious United Nations Headquarters in Addis Ababa — a landmark moment for the sport on the continent.

December 31st, 2024

Happy new year 2025

Wishing you a New Year filled with new achievements, exciting challenges and great moments with your loved ones.

December 12th, 2024

2025 AFTU Event Calendar - Kyorugi

2025 AFTU 🗓️ Event calendar ⏳

December 11th, 2024

The experts of the Youth Training Camp have arrived in Namibia

The experts of the Youth Training Camp have arrived in Namibia.

September 19th, 2024

Happy birthday Cheikh CISSE

Happy birthday Cheikh Cissé 🇨🇮🎁🎉

June 19th, 2024

In loving memory of Grand-Master SOO NAM PARK

President IDE Issaka, on behalf of the African Taekwondo Union, presents his sincere condolences to the European Taekwondo Union.

June 16th, 2024

Eid El-Kebir Mubarak

May this special day bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone.

April 10th, 2024

EID AL FILTR 2024 MUBARAK

Wishing you and your family peace, harmony, happiness, good health and prosperity on the auspicious occasion of Eid.

March 11th, 2024

RAMADAN MUBARAK

December 25th, 2023

Merry Christmas !

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S - J O Y E U X N O Ë L ❄️🎁🎉

December 4th, 2023

8th Taekwondo Galla Awards 2023

8th Taekwondo Galla Awards 2023: congratulations to Cheick Sallah Cisse and Ruth Gbagbi !

November 26th, 2023

Mr. IDE Issaka new member of the African Association of Sports Confederations (AASC)

We are proud to announce the entry of Mr. IDE Issaka into the African Association of Sports Confederations (AASC) for the period 2023-2028.

November 2nd, 2023

AFTU heritage program

National refereeing course organized on November 3, 2023 at the CSCTICAO, with the participation of 60 referees from all over Côte d'Ivoire.

October 29th, 2023

Russian Open: The AFTU delegation visit the African athletes.

The African Taekwondo Union delegation led by President IDE Issaka, visited the African athletes hotel to congratulate and encourage them