Inaugural dialogue “Cultivate Africa”
November 16, 2020
English
“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
Ethiopia
Gender Forum.
November 19, 2020 to November 20, 2020
English
“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
English
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.
Statement Attributed to the Spokesperson of the Chairperson of the AUC regarding the termination of services of a former staff member
November 14, 2020
English
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
English
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
English
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.
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:
English
Extraordinary Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration
December 01, 2020 to December 04, 2020
English
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"
Agenda:
Event Resources:
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Special Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment
November 13, 2020
English
What: The African Union will hold a Special Session of Ministers responsible for Environment and Natural Resources under the auspices of the Spec
Opening Remarks By H.E Cessouma Minata Samate, AUC Commissioner for Political Affairs, at the 8th Annual Humanitarian Symposium
Theme : Humanitarian Action within the context of COVID-19 and AU Theme of the Year 2020 Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development
Excellencies,
Representatives from Embassies in Addis Ababa,
Representatives from the Regional Economic Communities,
Officials representing various AU partners,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Dates:
November 11, 2020
File:
English
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