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African Internet Governance Forum 2022: Africa Strives to Improve Digital Infrastructure, Close the Digital Divide, and Foster Resilience and Security
July 27, 2022
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The African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Republic of Malawi and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) organised the 11th African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2022) in Lilongwe, Malawi from 19th to 21st July 2022 under the theme Digital Inclusion and Trust in Africa.
The Forum brought together high-level officials, dignitaries, and participants drawn from African Union Commission, Member States, UN Organisations, the private sector, academia, and civil society to discuss digitalisation.
Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Africa
July 28, 2022
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Africa
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
OVERVIEW: This briefing is a weekly engagement of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the media to share critical updates on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and the status of implementing the adapted Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 Outbreak, including Africa CDC’s response activities and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in AU Member States.
Keynote Address by H.E. Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission
9thMeeting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade
Theme: “Africa’s resilience and recovery plan”
Dates:
July 25, 2022
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National Launch of the Catalytic Actions of the AU-ILO-IOM-ECA “JOINT PROGRAM on LABOUR MIGRATION GOVERNANCE for DEVELOPMENT and INTEGRATION in AFRICA (JLMP-ACTION)” in ETHIOPIA
July 25, 2022
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The "Catalytic Actions of the Joint AU-ILO-IOM-ECA Programme on the Governance of Labour Migration for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP Action)" project was launched in Ethiopia. This was the latest national launch for selected African Union Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs), following similar unveilings in Malawi, Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroun over the past few months.
Ministers of Finance conclude discussions on access to finances; debt restructuring and Africa’s credit rating
July 26, 2022
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African Union Member States Ministers of Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning, and Integration concluded their deliberations focused on “Improving Africa’s access to Capital: Debt Management and the Rising Influence of Credit Rating Agencies”.
Data and Statistics Critical in Disaster Reporting for Cost Effective Risk Reduction
July 22, 2022
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Data collection for the second Africa Biennial report on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) continued with the exercise taking place in N’Djamena, Chad 4-5 July 2022 for the Central African (ECCAS) and the North Africa and Maghreb (UMA) regions.
AU Commission Chairperson Calls Libyan Warring Parties to Silence Their Guns for the Sake of Peace
July 23, 2022
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Addis Ababa, 23 July 2022: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, HE. Moussa Faki Mahamat, is following with deep concern, the recent developments of insecurity in Tripoli, and calls on warring parties to silence their guns by refraining from all forms of violence in deference to the yearnings of the Libyan People for peace.
The Chairperson deplores the loss of life resulting from yesterday’s clashes between rival armed groups and emphasizes that the security of civilians is an obligation under International Humanitarian Law.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission welcomes signing of Russia/Ukraine agreement to resume grain exports under auspices of Turkiye and United Nations
July 22, 2022
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Addis Ababa, 22 July 2022: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomes the signing by Russia and Ukraine of agreements under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the export of grain and agricultural products via the Black Sea.
The Chairperson of the Commission commends all the Parties on this successful development.
Africa Speaks with Unified Voice as AU Executive Council Adopts African Common Position on Energy Access and Just Energy Transition
July 22, 2022
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The 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council adopted the African Common Position on Energy Access and Just Transition, on the 15th of July 2022,
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