Ethiopia

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

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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)

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

TDR Groupe Travail Intégration Systèmes Paiement (FR)

Concept Note:

Concept Note (EN)

Concept Note (FR)

Special Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment

November 13, 2020

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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

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Statement (EN)

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #43

Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (3 November 2020), 3,863,674 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 61,628 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 50,275,774 COVID-19 cases and 1,254,805 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.5%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories.

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