Ethiopia

High level Press Briefing on World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

November 18, 2020

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o WHAT: The following partnership will engage with the media in observance of the 2nd Africa Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), with discussions focusing on Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa and One Health Multi-sectoral Collaboration.
o African Union
o Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
o World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
o World Health Organization (WHO)
o United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

WHEN: Wednesday, 18 November 2020

TIME: 12.00–1.00 pm East Africa Time

Inaugural dialogue “Cultivate Africa”

November 16, 2020

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“Galvanizing Partnerships for Promoting Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems in Africa in the Shadow of the Covid-19 Pandemic”
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

Gender Forum.

November 19, 2020 to November 20, 2020

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“Magnifying Women’s Role in Conflict Prevention and Silencing the Guns.”

What: The Gender forum is an event preceding the 9th High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance. The Gender Pre-Forum will focus on “Magnifying the role of women in conflict prevention to silencing the guns in Africa.”

When: 19-20 November 2020.

Where: A two-day virtual event. To participate register here-
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bJov5IInSxGJ3dWNECUUWw

More than 70 Regional Infrastructure Projects lined up for Second Phase of Program for Infrastructure Development Program (PIDA)

November 13, 2020

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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.

Press Release (EN)

Statement Attributed to the Spokesperson of the Chairperson of the AUC regarding the termination of services of a former staff member

November 14, 2020

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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.

Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, on the tensions in the Guerguerat buffer zone

November 14, 2020

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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

November 10, 2020

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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.

Press Release (EN)

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.

Dates:

November 10, 2020

File:

Statement (FR)

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Extraordinary Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

December 01, 2020 to December 04, 2020

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The African Union Commission is organising an Extraordinary Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration convened under the theme, “Securing Africa's Taxing Rights, Stemming Illicit Financial Flows and developing payment system for AfCFTA"

About the Specialized Technical Committee On Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning And Integration.

Agenda:

Agenda (EN)

Agenda (FR)

Event Resources:

Briefing Paper: Global Tax Debate (EN)

Briefing Paper: Stemming IFFs (EN)

African Central Banks Payment Systems Integration (EN)

Briefing Paper: Global Tax Debate (EN)

Briefing Paper on Stemming IFFs for 1st Extraordinary STC (EN)

Briefing Paper: Stemming IFFs (PO)

Projet de rapport à l'intention des ministres africains (PO)