Call for applications: Third Intercontinental Youth Forum of iDove – Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism
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Ethiopia
Prioritizing food safety in Africa emphasized as implementation of Malabo Commitments gather momentum
May 27, 2019
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Efforts by the AU to bring to the forefront, the Africa food safety agenda, have been boosted following commitments by a group of food safety experts in the continent.
African Union Celebrates Africa Day and launches memorial wall in honour of African heroes and heroines
May 27, 2019
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On behalf of H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission in his address said, there is an urgent need for the African continent to come together and forge a common front in order to promote the building of the Africa we want. “We celebrate this memorable day under the AU 2019 theme "Year of Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons: Towards Durable Solutions to Forced Displacement in Africa". He further said the theme in itself sufficiently demonstrates the acuteness of our challenges, and the urgent and imperative need to work together to ensure all African citizens have the inalienable right to live free, dignified and productive lives.
Statement by H.E Kwesi Quartey Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Occasion Of the Inauguration of the Memorial Wall to Mark the Celebration of the 63rd Africa Day Celebration
Today, we are gather here at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere building to memorialize and commend those who have fallen in the line of active duty in defence of the value of our continent, Africa. This remembrance is aptly taking place in a building dedicated to one of the major fighters for the liberation of the continent from colonialism and restoring the dignity of the people of Africa. So this is a solemn reminder that the freedoms we now enjoy on this continent are not free.
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May 25, 2019
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The Speech of the Commissioner for Peace and Security at Unveiling of the African Union Memorial Wall in Honour of Heroes and Heroines From AU Member States Who Lost their Lives for the Peace and Stability in Africa in AU Peace Support Missions
Our heroes are our stars too. Today we gather here to bear witness to some of the bright stars that lit and continues to light Africa, stars whose lights gave and continue to give guidance and hope to millions in our beloved Africa. To us these stars who remain alive in our minds, were men and women of courage, they gave us the greatest sacrifice possible. They will inspire us for years and years to come.
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May 25, 2019
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Africa Day 2019 Celebrations
Africa Day Celebrations
May 25, 2019
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The Africa Day Celebrations will present an avenue to celebrate some landmark achievements of the Union on various issues such as peace and security, continental integration, women and youth empowerment, eradication of diseases, inter alia. The celebration will also be an opportune time to reflect on the Union’s transformation and achievements and als renew commitments to realize the Africa we want as embedded in Agenda 2063. The AU day will further be an opportune occasion to promote the visibility of the African Union and its activities all over the African continent, diaspora and the countries where AU has its representative offices as well as regional offices. The African Union Commission is therefore calling upon all Africans to commemorate and celebrate the Africa Day.
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Fridays of the Commission on Illicit Financial Flows
May 24, 2019
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Fridays of the Commission on Illicit Financial Flows, Addis Ababa, May 24 2019
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Encouraging a reading culture in Africa; AUC and AfLIA sign MOU
May 20, 2019
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The collaboration seeks to encourage a reading culture in the continent and to enhance human intellectual capital, through provision of relevant resources.
Expo 2020 Dubai an opportunity to advance commitments to sustainable development; African Union.
May 16, 2019
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Expo 2020 Dubai an opportunity to advance commitments to sustainable development; African Union.
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