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More than 70 Regional Infrastructure Projects lined up for Second Phase of Program for Infrastructure Development Program (PIDA)
The Program for Infrastructure Development Program (PIDA) focal points drawn from African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities, and continental institutions get together virtually for PIDA Continental Technical Validation Workshop.
The workshop presented the process, outcome, and the draft priority list of projects for the second phase of the PIDA Priority Action Plan (PIDA PAP2) which has entered an active consultation phase in November 2019.
Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) Day 2020 Celebration
Dakar, Senegal – 13 November 2020: The 29th Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) designated 14th November of every year as the Yamoussoukro Decision day (YD Day) to be celebrated at National, Regional and Continental levels.
Statement Attributed to the Spokesperson of the Chairperson of the AUC regarding the termination of services of a former staff member
Following reports on the media regarding the termination of a former staff member, I would like to clarify the following:
• General Gebre-Egziabher Mebratu formally retired from the regular employ of the African Union Commission on 30 June 2020 after reaching retirement age.
• He was subsequently given a three-month short term contract in an acting capacity while the internal competitive recruitment and selection process for his successor could be completed.
Mission conjointe de solidarité de haut niveau de la CEDEAO et de l'Union africaine pour des élections crédibles et transparentes au Burkina Faso
Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, on the tensions in the Guerguerat buffer zone
14 November 2020, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, expresses his deep concern following the deterioration of the situation in the Western Sahara, especially in the buffer zone of Guerguerat, and the serious threats of breaching the ceasefire in force since 1991.
He commends the efforts of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the countries of the Region to urge the parties to refrain from any change of the Status quo and to return to the negotiating table, as soon as possible.
“Post-COVID19 recovery is an opportunity to enhance access to sustainable energy”, AU Commissioner
H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid spoke today at the International Forum for Energy Transition 2020 held under the theme “Sustainable Development in the Post-COVID-19 Era” hosted by State Grid Corporation of China in collaboration with World Economic Forum.
The aim of the Forum was to discuss how to accelerate a clean energy transition through sustainable development, benefitting the economy, society and the global energy system.
Youth Silencing the Guns Intergenerational Dialogues: Policy Report 2020
Youth Silencing the Guns Intergenerational Dialogues: Policy Report 2020
Briefing of the AU Chairperson's Special Envoy on Youth, Ms. Aya Chebbi African Union Peace and Security Council Open Session on Youth, Peace and Security
Distinguished Members of the Peace and Security Council AU Member States
The Diplomatic Corps
African Youth
Mot d'ouverture de S.E Minata Samate Cessouma Commissaire aux affaires politiques à la réunion de validation des États membres des Statuts de l'Agenca africaine humanitaire
Excellence Fafre Camara, Ambassadeur de la République du Mali en Éthiopie et Président du CTS sur la migration, les réfugiés et les personnes déplacées ;
Excellences Mesdames et Messieurs les Ambassadeurs, Représentants permanents auprès de l'UA ;
Distingues Délégués et Experts des États membres de l'Union africaine;
Mesdames et Messieurs les Représentants des communautés économiques régionales;
Mesdames et Messieurs.