The southern border of Europe is a frequent gateway for irregular African migrants who crossrnthrough the west and central, east Mediterranean migration routes. These life threateningrnmigration routes result in the loss of the lives of migrants. This study deals with the link andrnimplementations of the African Union, European Union and the Joint EU- Africa policy framernworks on the regulation of irregular migrations. The study employed qualitative research design.rnUsing purposive sampling, in-depth interview were conducted with concerned experts andrnofficials. The study also included data obtained from books, various legal documents (regional,rncontinental and international laws), journals, conventions, Declarations, researches, conferencerndata protocols, as well as other secondary data source. The data was analyzed using content andrncomparative analysis methods. The study revealed that even if the EU and Africa advance thernpromotion of joint frameworks in comprehensive manner, their policies have not achieved theirrngoal on addressing the root causes of irregular migration and the crisis on the loss of lives duernto the mismatch of priority, lack of shared commitment, coordination and other policyrnimplementation gaps. Most migrants from Africa are barely skilled persons while Europe wishesrnto accept the skilled and the rich. Due to conflict of interest between the AU and EU migrants,rnthe root causes for migration are overlooked. If EU assists Africa on the promotion ofrndevelopment and addressing the root causes of irregular migration, and African countriesrnundertake the necessary policy adjustments, the problems associated with irregular migrationrnwill be better addressed in the future.rnKey words: Irregular migration, AU, EU, policy framework