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Labour Migration Governance partners in Africa pledge to strengthen cooperation
Representatives of partners implementing the AUC-IOM-ILO-ECA Joint Labour Migration Programme (JLMP) met virtually on November 3 to assess progress and plan the next steps to expand the continental initiative.
The multi-partner initiative was launched in June 2018 to strengthen the regulation of labour migration and mobility for inclusive economic growth and regional integration on the African Continent, with JLMP Priority - the first phase of the programme - funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) for 9 million USD expected to come to an end this year.
Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Africa
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
Leveraging Private Sector Engagement for the Africa we Want.
To set Africa firmly on the path towards economic and social transformation, private sector engagement is crucial. The African Union, has throughout the years worked closely with the private sector to define the great contribution and significant role the private sector plays in driving the economic development Agenda of the continent.
Is energy transition the answer to Africa’s Climate Change and Socio-Economic Development? What will it take for Africa to reach net-zero emissions?
Glasgow, UK: The African Union Commission (AUC) through the African Energy Commission (AFREC) hosted a high-level online side event at the COP26, held under the theme: “Opportunities and Challenges for African Energy Transition: What will it take for Africa to reach net-zero emissions’’?
Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) enters into force
The Treaty for the Establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) entered into force as of 5th November 2021, thirty (30) days after the deposit of the 15th instrument of ratification, on the 5th of October 2021, by the Republic of Cameroon at the African Union Commission (Article 38, AMA Treaty).
Malabo Policy Learning Event (MAPLE) 2021
Announcement: Malabo Policy Learning Event (MAPLE) to be held on Monday, 22nd and Tuesday 23rd November 2021, from 2:00PM GMT +3
17th CAADP Partnership Platform : “Ending hunger in Africa by 2025 through resilient food systems”
Announcement: 17th CAADP Partnership Platform (CAADP PP) meeting to be held on Wednesday, 24th to Friday, 26th November 2021, at 11:00am GMT +3
Ahead of the STC on Migration, Refugees and IDPs, Member States validating Policy Documents
The African Union (AU) in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the United Republic of Tanzania organized the Workshop of Senior Officials of AU Member States and RECs to validate the Draft Policies on the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) in Africa. The Workshop kicked off on 6 October, in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Organization of the 17th AU-EU Human Rights Dialogue
The Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) Department of the African Union Commission will host the 17th AU-EU Human Rights Dialogue in a virtual format on 9th November, 2021.