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Déclaration d'arrivée: Mission d'observation électorale de l'UA en Guinée
October 17, 2020

La Commission de l’Union Africaine (CUA) annonce le déploiement d’une mission d’observation électorale à l’ occasion

L’Union africaine déploie des observateurs électoraux en République de Guinée
October 16, 2020

Addis-Abéba, 16 octobre 2020 - Le Président de la Commission de l’Union Africaine, S.E.

The end of the African Women’s Decade; tracking progress on commitments
October 15, 2020

Today marks a watershed moment in the African Union (AU) Gender Equality Calendar as we celebrate the 10th anniversar

Business-boosting African Trade Observatory (ATO) to start virtual demonstration
October 15, 2020
AU launches first edition of Africa Migration Report in collaboration with IOM
October 15, 2020

Cognizant that, the bulk of migration almost 80% in Africa is intra-continental, and conscious of the need to better

Congo signed Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA)
October 15, 2020

The Republic of Congo becomes the eighteenth AU member state that have signed the Treaty for the establishment of the

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Statement on consultations for the position of Director-General of the WTO
October 08, 2020

8 October 2020, Addis Ababa : The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, wishes to congrat

The Chairperson expresses solidarity with Member States affected by floods
September 10, 2020

Addis Ababa, 10 September 2020.

Press Release on Sudan
September 04, 2020

4 September 2020, Addis Ababa:The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), H.E Moussa

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Team Europe supports Africa’s COVID-19 response with 1.4 million test kits
October 08, 2020

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), through the African Union, today received the third a

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
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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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  • Sectoral Reports
    Africa Migration Report
    Africa Migration Report
    October 15, 2020

    The Africa Migration Report takes a distinctly regional approach to inform knowledge on migration in Africa. This first edition, titled Challenging the Narrative, aims to deconstruct negative perceptions of migration in Africa by addressing contextual realities and bringing to light practical interventions and evidence-based knowledge on what is happening on the ground.

    Table of contents:

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #39
    October 13, 2020

    Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (6 October 2020), 2,315,658 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 39,532 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 37,428,586 COVID-19 cases and 1,075,298 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.9%) have been reported from 217 countries and territories.

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #38
    October 07, 2020

    Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (29 September 2020), 2,073,499 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 38,834 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 35,112,928 COVID-19 cases and 1,035,766 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.9%) have been reported from 217 countries and territories.

  • Documents
    COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 06 October 2020
    October 07, 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
    Community Use of Face Masks
    Community Use of Face Masks
    October 05, 2020

    This document provides guidance to Member States on the effective use of face masks/ coverings in the community by individuals without COVID-19 symptoms in order to reduce potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2.a It also provides advice on the use of masks during home care for patients with COVID-19.b

  • Documents
    Africa CDC Consortium for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials (CONCVACT)
    October 05, 2020

    The Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 is underpinned by the need to limit transmission, prevent deaths and reduce associated harms. Participation by African nations in clinical trials is an essential step to ensure that sufficient data is generated on the safety and efficacy of the most promising vaccine candidates among the region’s populations.

  • Documents
    Africa Against COVID-19: Saving Lives, Economies and Livelihoods in Africa
    October 05, 2020

    Promoting harmonized, standardized and coordinated entry and exit for travelers in African Union Member States through digital solutions.

  • Reports
    Second edition of the Labour migration Statistics report in Africa
    Second edition of the Labour migration Statistics report in Africa
    September 30, 2020

    Labor Migration Statistics Report in Africa Second edition: Regional Migration Profile

    Executive Summary

    The present report has been prepared in fulfilment of the request made in July 2015 by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government that the African Union Commission should submit a biennial report on labour migration statistics in Africa.

  • Documents
    Draft Programme of the September/October 2020 Meetings of the African Union
    September 30, 2020

    (Videoconference)
    As of 21 September 2020
    AU STATUTORY MEETINGS From 30 September to 22 October 2020

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #37
    September 28, 2020
  • Publications/Books
    African civil society response to the COVID-19 outbreak; Initiatives and Lessons
    September 24, 2020

    The African Union’s CIDO-supported webinar series focused on community let initiatives from several African countries aiming at bringing attention to their efforts in alleviating the Covid-19 outbreak’s impact.

  • Documents
    Questionnaire : Great Museum of Africa (GMA)
    September 24, 2020

    This questionnaire has been designed to obtain information from African Union Member States, Pan African Cultural Institutions, museum personnel and the public at large on the establishment of Great Museum of Africa (GMA) a flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063.

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  • Sectoral Reports
    Africa Migration Report
    Africa Migration Report
    October 15, 2020

    The Africa Migration Report takes a distinctly regional approach to inform knowledge on migration in Africa. This first edition, titled Challenging the Narrative, aims to deconstruct negative perceptions of migration in Africa by addressing contextual realities and bringing to light practical interventions and evidence-based knowledge on what is happening on the ground.

    Table of contents:

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #39
    October 13, 2020

    Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (6 October 2020), 2,315,658 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 39,532 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 37,428,586 COVID-19 cases and 1,075,298 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.9%) have been reported from 217 countries and territories.

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #38
    October 07, 2020

    Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (29 September 2020), 2,073,499 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 38,834 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 35,112,928 COVID-19 cases and 1,035,766 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.9%) have been reported from 217 countries and territories.

  • Documents
    COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 06 October 2020
    October 07, 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
    Community Use of Face Masks
    Community Use of Face Masks
    October 05, 2020

    This document provides guidance to Member States on the effective use of face masks/ coverings in the community by individuals without COVID-19 symptoms in order to reduce potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2.a It also provides advice on the use of masks during home care for patients with COVID-19.b

  • Documents
    Africa CDC Consortium for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials (CONCVACT)
    October 05, 2020

    The Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 is underpinned by the need to limit transmission, prevent deaths and reduce associated harms. Participation by African nations in clinical trials is an essential step to ensure that sufficient data is generated on the safety and efficacy of the most promising vaccine candidates among the region’s populations.

  • Documents
    Africa Against COVID-19: Saving Lives, Economies and Livelihoods in Africa
    October 05, 2020

    Promoting harmonized, standardized and coordinated entry and exit for travelers in African Union Member States through digital solutions.

  • Reports
    Second edition of the Labour migration Statistics report in Africa
    Second edition of the Labour migration Statistics report in Africa
    September 30, 2020

    Labor Migration Statistics Report in Africa Second edition: Regional Migration Profile

    Executive Summary

    The present report has been prepared in fulfilment of the request made in July 2015 by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government that the African Union Commission should submit a biennial report on labour migration statistics in Africa.

  • Documents
    Draft Programme of the September/October 2020 Meetings of the African Union
    September 30, 2020

    (Videoconference)
    As of 21 September 2020
    AU STATUTORY MEETINGS From 30 September to 22 October 2020

  • Documents
    Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #37
    September 28, 2020
  • Publications/Books
    African civil society response to the COVID-19 outbreak; Initiatives and Lessons
    September 24, 2020

    The African Union’s CIDO-supported webinar series focused on community let initiatives from several African countries aiming at bringing attention to their efforts in alleviating the Covid-19 outbreak’s impact.

  • Documents
    Questionnaire : Great Museum of Africa (GMA)
    September 24, 2020

    This questionnaire has been designed to obtain information from African Union Member States, Pan African Cultural Institutions, museum personnel and the public at large on the establishment of Great Museum of Africa (GMA) a flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063.

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