Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, 29th August 2017-The Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security, Mme Bineta Diop, represented the African Union in a joint UN-AU High Level Solidarity Mission to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from the 19 to 27 July, 2017. The delegation which was led by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, also comprised of the Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Ms.

Moussa Faki Mahamat:

· Welcomed all the executive directors of Rome-based UN specialist organizations ie the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WHO) and The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to AU HQ in Addis Abeba, which honoured the relationship enjoyed by The AU and the UN specialized agencies that play an important role in Africa’s quest for food security and the harnessing of the agricultural sector

Addis Ababa, 28 August 2017: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat is delighted to note that the 23 August 2017 General Election marked an important milestone in the history of Republic of Angola. Once again, the people of the Angola have demonstrated their resolve for continuous search for democratic and participatory governance in their country.