Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 31st, 2017 - The African Union and China are seeking to deepen collaboration on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development especially in the building of a secure, open and peaceful cyberspace. In discussions with China’s Vice Minister of Cyberspace Administration, Mr. Ren Xianliang, who paid him a courtesy visit, the African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Ambassador Kwesi Quartey underscored ICT development as a critical resource for education and socio-economic growth.

Addis Ababa- 28 July 2017 – The African Union Commission and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have jointly launched a new global report, entitled World Food Assistance 2017: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead. The report, which is launched on 26 July 2017, shows how food assistance saves lives in humanitarian crises while addressing the root causes of hunger.

Addis Ababa, 21 July 2017- Latest results released by UNAIDS Thursday show that through shared responsibility and global solidarity Africa has made greater strides in the fight against AIDS and is on track to achieve set targets if investments are increased. The results come at a time of many competing development priorities and the levelling of development assistance for health. The African Union is pushing for increased domestic investment in health in the context of impressive rates of economic growth in many African countries.