Ethiopia
The African Union Commission Chairperson welcomes ceasefire agreement in Libya
13 January 2020, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, welcomes the acceptance by the parties in Libya of a ceasefire on 12 January 2020.
The Chairperson calls on the parties to ensure safe corridors for the provision of humanitarian assistance wherever it is needed in the country.
The Chairperson further calls on all stakeholders to redouble their efforts towards inclusive dialogue for a political solution.
Meeting with H.E Mr. Siméon Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Equatorial Guinea
The 904th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on role and activities of ICRC in Africa
Meeting with Amb. Raychelle Omamo, Cabinet Secretary, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya
33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Commission Summit, Joint AUC-AfDB Side Event
33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION SUMMIT, Joint AUC-AfDB Side Event
Press Release of the 29th meeting of the Military Operations Coordination Committee
Addis Ababa, 28th January, 2020: The 29th Meeting of the AMISOM Operations Coordination Committee (MOCC) was hosted by the Government of Uganda in Kampala, Uganda on 28th January, 2020, and chaired by the AU Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Smail Chergui. The meeting was attended by Chiefs of Defense Staff (CDS)/Police Chiefs and designated representatives of AMISOM Troop and Police Contributing Countries (T/PCCs) - Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Ghana as well as representatives of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS).
Bridging the gap of women’s role in the peace and security agenda.
As the African Union (AU) dedicates year 2020 to accelerate action and efforts towards ending all wars, civil conflicts, gender-based violence and prevention of genocide, the role of African women and girls has been emphasized as an integral part of the implementation of the master roadmap to silence the guns in Africa.
African Union 2020 Summit Commences
The annual African Union Summit has kicked off in Addis Ababa. This 33rd Ordinary Summit, which commenced on 21st January, will run until the 10th of February.