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Communiqué du Président de la Commission de l’Union Africaine M. Moussa Faki Mahamat suite au décès de M. Edem Kodjo, Ancien Secrétaire Général de l’OUA
April 11, 2020
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Addis Abeba, le 11 avril 2020 : Le président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, SEM Moussa Faki Mahamat, a appris avec une immense douleur le départ à sa dernière demeure du grand panafricaniste, Edem Kodjo, ancien Secrétaire général de l'Organisation de l’Unité africaine (OUA). Brillant intellectuel africain, Edem Kodjo a été homme d'Etat distingué et chevalier infatigable de la Paix.
Communiqué of the Bureau of the Specialized Technical Committee on Education Science and Technology of the African Union
April 09, 2020
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1. The STC-EST 3 convened a virtual bureau meeting on 9th April 2020 to discuss the Education, Science and Technology responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uganda and chair of the STC. The following members of the STC Bureau participated in the virtual meeting: Hon. Dr Itah Kandji-Murangi, Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation, Namibia, and Dr Muhammad Ammari Zaid, Ag. Minister of Education, Libya.
Migration & Mobility in Contexts of COVID-19
April 10, 2020
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Addis Ababa, April 10, 2020:
The African Union fully subscribes to the global mantra and aspiration to facilitate safe, orderly and regular migration. The global number of COVID-19 cases reported by the World Health Organization reached 1 476 819 cases of COVID-19 on 9th April 2020. Precisely, the COVID-19 is a global catastrophe with detrimental and adverse effects on all socio-economic fundamental pillars.
Communiqué of the Bureau of the African Union (AU) Executive Council Teleconference Meeting held on Thursday, 9 April 2020.
April 09, 2020
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Dr. Naledi Pandor, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Executive Council and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa convened a teleconference Meeting of the Bureau of the AU Executive Council on 9 April 2020. All Members of the Bureau, as follows, took part in the teleconference: Mrs. Marie Tumba Nzeza, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Mrs. Rachelle Omano, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Kenya, and Mr.
AWLN Solidarity message to African women on COVID-19.
Statement of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on the Potential Clinical Trial of a Tuberculosis Vaccine Protective Against COVID-19 in Africa
April 09, 2020
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) strongly condemns the detestable comments made by Professors Jean-Paul Mira and Camille Locht on French Television in which they proposed using Africans as subjects for testing a tuberculosis vaccine in clinical trials to gauge its effectiveness against COVID-19. These racist and condescending comments must be condemned by all decent human beings. Indeed, COVID-19 is a global humanitarian crisis that requires global actions and global solidarity.
African Union reaffirms its unwavering support to WHO
April 08, 2020
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The Covid-19 pandemic is already the most serious health emergency in generations, and it is far from over. The Coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly changed our ways of life; impacted on the capacities of our health infrastructure and has disrupted the economic supply value chain with attendant negative impact on global economies. As the world grapples with the challenge of the Coronavirus, there is a need for solidarity, unity of purpose and better coordination to ensure that we are able to overcome this common enemy.
Sixth Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
April 08, 2020
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INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
WHAT: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread to almost all countries and claimed over 70,000 lives worldwide. More than 9000 cases have been reported in 51 African countries, with over 400 deaths. Africa CDC is supporting African Union Member States in responding to the outbreak. This briefing will provide updated information from Member States and the supported being provided by Africa CDC and other partners.
Sixth Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
April 08, 2020
English
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
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