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COVID-19: AU and APO Group in partnership to reach more African news media
August 03, 2020

Providing online press briefings for the World Health Organization and now the African Union places APO Group at the centre of Africa's response to the pandemic

COVID-19 is an opportunity for innovation and increased solidarity in Africa, say AU and UNDP
July 30, 2020

"The consequences of the pandemic could be long-lasting", stated Ambassador Smail Chergui, African Union Commissioner

Mobility of African Health Workers comes under the Spotlight Post COVID-19
July 30, 2020
Africa CDC Receives COVID-19 test kits donation from Government of Germany
July 29, 2020

The German Epidemic Preparedness Team, on behalf of the Government of Germany, has donated SARS-CoV-2 extraction and test kits, capable of conducting 1.3 million tests, to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

The African Union and Ministry of Commerce of China on the Project of the AfricaCDC Headquarters Building (Phase I)
AU and Ministry of Commerce of China on the Project of the AfricaCDC HQ
July 27, 2020

H.E. Amira Elfadil Commissioner for Social Affairs and H.E.Mr.

Demonstrate commitment to Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment with actions
July 26, 2020

The speedy implementation of commitments to Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) has yet again been emphasize

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AUC Chairperson

Déclaration a l’occasion de la journée de la Femme Africaine 31 juillet 2020
July 31, 2020

Mes chers Concitoyens africains,

Mes sœurs d’Afrique,

L’UA appelle au calme et à la poursuite du dialogue et des négociations au Mali
July 21, 2020

Addis Abeba, le 21 juillet 2020.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission appeals for calm in Ethiopia
July 02, 2020

02 July 2020, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat

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Deputy Chairperson

The Ambassador of Benin bids Farewell to the Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission
The Ambassador of Benin bids Farewell to the Deputy Chairperson of AUC
July 28, 2020
UK Foreign Minister for Africa calls on the Deputy Chairperson of the AUC
UK Foreign Minister for Africa calls on the Deputy Chairperson of the AUC
July 27, 2020
AUC Officials Calls on the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia
July 07, 2020

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: 03 July 2020: A delegation of officials of the African Union Commission (AUC) led by the Deput

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Sectoral Reports
African Economic Outlook 2020
February 12, 2020

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AU Echo Magazine
AU ECHO 2020
February 09, 2020
Decisions and Declarations
Decisions, Declarations and Resolution of the Thirty-Third Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union
February 09, 2020
AU Handbook
AU Handbook
February 09, 2020

A handy reference guide that provides key information about the AU System.

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  • Documents
    COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 28 July 2020
    July 28, 2020

    In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.

  • Documents
    Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic
    Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipment
    July 28, 2020

    Recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are detailed in the Africa CDC guidance on the use of personal protective equipment for different clinical settings and activities. However, due to disruptions in the global supply chain, some African countries may face the risk of an acute shortage of PPE.

  • Documents
    The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Governance, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa
    The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Governance, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa
    July 27, 2020

    Through the lens of governance, peace and security, the brief provides an overview of the Government responses to COVID-19, state of the economy, livelihoods, food security and public health, the impact of COVID-19 on bilateral country relationships, regional borderlands dynamics and initiatives taken by African regional institutions. The brief concludes with a set of recommended regional action for consideration.

  • Reports
    Africa's Governance Response to COVID-19
    Africa's Governance Response to COVID-19
    July 24, 2020
  • Newsletters
    Citizens and Diaspora Organizations (CIDO) Newsletter
    July 22, 2020

    It is my pleasure to welcome you to our very first newsletter. The Citizens and Diaspora Organizations Directorate (CIDO) has the mandate of linking citizens and diaspora organizations to the African Union (AU) and its organs. CIDO implements various initiatives to facilitate the engagement of citizens and diaspora organizations in the AU’s processes and programmes and to make the AU a people-centred union.

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #29
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #29
    July 21, 2020

    Since the last brief (14 July 2020), 1,577,909 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 37,039 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 14,363,960 COVID-19 cases and 603,943 (CFR: 4.2%) related deaths have been reported from 215

  • Sectoral Reports
    iDove STOCKTAKING REPORT 2017-2019
    Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism - iDove Stocktaking Report 2017-2019
    July 17, 2020

    The global threat to peace and security that emanates from violent extremism requires the development of innovative approaches to prevent the growth of local and global security risks. Security responses bear high financial and human costs; they do not tackle the root causes of radicalization and violent extremism and have the potential to exacerbate polarization within and between societies.

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #26
    July 14, 2020
  • Documents
    AU CSOs: Accelerating Actions Against Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality
    July 14, 2020

    We, the participants of the African Union- Civil Society Organisations Consultation convened vi

  • Documents
    Postponement of July 2020 Summit
    July 13, 2020
  • Documents
    Draft Programme of the June/July 2020 Meetings of the African Union
    July 13, 2020
  • Documents
    Africa Integration Day Brochure
    Africa Integration Day Brochure
    July 08, 2020
    Africa’s journey towards an integrated continent is closely linked to its Leaders’ vision of a strong and united continent following its fragmentation during the second Conference of Berlin in 1884.
    Even as African countries were preparing to accede to national sovereignty, there was a recognition that as newcomers in the international system, their strength and survival lay in their unity.
     

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  • Documents
    COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 28 July 2020
    July 28, 2020

    In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.

  • Documents
    Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic
    Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipment
    July 28, 2020

    Recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are detailed in the Africa CDC guidance on the use of personal protective equipment for different clinical settings and activities. However, due to disruptions in the global supply chain, some African countries may face the risk of an acute shortage of PPE.

  • Documents
    The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Governance, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa
    The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Governance, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa
    July 27, 2020

    Through the lens of governance, peace and security, the brief provides an overview of the Government responses to COVID-19, state of the economy, livelihoods, food security and public health, the impact of COVID-19 on bilateral country relationships, regional borderlands dynamics and initiatives taken by African regional institutions. The brief concludes with a set of recommended regional action for consideration.

  • Reports
    Africa's Governance Response to COVID-19
    Africa's Governance Response to COVID-19
    July 24, 2020
  • Newsletters
    Citizens and Diaspora Organizations (CIDO) Newsletter
    July 22, 2020

    It is my pleasure to welcome you to our very first newsletter. The Citizens and Diaspora Organizations Directorate (CIDO) has the mandate of linking citizens and diaspora organizations to the African Union (AU) and its organs. CIDO implements various initiatives to facilitate the engagement of citizens and diaspora organizations in the AU’s processes and programmes and to make the AU a people-centred union.

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #29
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #29
    July 21, 2020

    Since the last brief (14 July 2020), 1,577,909 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 37,039 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 14,363,960 COVID-19 cases and 603,943 (CFR: 4.2%) related deaths have been reported from 215

  • Sectoral Reports
    iDove STOCKTAKING REPORT 2017-2019
    Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism - iDove Stocktaking Report 2017-2019
    July 17, 2020

    The global threat to peace and security that emanates from violent extremism requires the development of innovative approaches to prevent the growth of local and global security risks. Security responses bear high financial and human costs; they do not tackle the root causes of radicalization and violent extremism and have the potential to exacerbate polarization within and between societies.

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #26
    July 14, 2020
  • Documents
    AU CSOs: Accelerating Actions Against Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality
    July 14, 2020

    We, the participants of the African Union- Civil Society Organisations Consultation convened vi

  • Documents
    Postponement of July 2020 Summit
    July 13, 2020
  • Documents
    Draft Programme of the June/July 2020 Meetings of the African Union
    July 13, 2020
  • Documents
    Africa Integration Day Brochure
    Africa Integration Day Brochure
    July 08, 2020
    Africa’s journey towards an integrated continent is closely linked to its Leaders’ vision of a strong and united continent following its fragmentation during the second Conference of Berlin in 1884.
    Even as African countries were preparing to accede to national sovereignty, there was a recognition that as newcomers in the international system, their strength and survival lay in their unity.
     

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