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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #33

2020-09-01

2020-08-25

Reporting date: August 24, 2020
Please direct questions on this report to Melody Swen, mswen@novetta.com & Rhys O’Neill, roneill@novetta.com

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #32

2020-08-25

Newsletters

Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #31

2020-08-18

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Health, Nutrition and Population - In Focus June – August 2020 Edition

2020-08-16

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #30

2020-08-12

Since the last brief (14 July 2020), 1,577,909 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 37,039 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 14,363,960 COVID-19 cases and 603,943 (CFR: 4.2%) related deaths have been reported from 215

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SIFA Newsletter Special Edition 02-2020

2020-08-06

This special edition of the SIFA Newsletter reflects on the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 and resultant implications for skills development. Since the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and governments have worked tirelessly to put together economic and social interventions, a ‘new’ normal is emerging.

Newsletters

Silencing The Guns Special Feb‘20 Newsletter

2020-08-05

This newsletter highlights events held on the sidelines and during the 33rd Ordinary Summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in February 2020, where the AU theme of the year - “Silencing the guns: creating conducive conditions for Africa’s development”, was formally launched.

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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 28 July 2020

2020-07-28

In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.

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Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipment

2020-07-28

Recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are detailed in the Africa CDC guidance on the use of personal protective equipment for different clinical settings and activities. However, due to disruptions in the global supply chain, some African countries may face the risk of an acute shortage of PPE.

Reports

Africa's Governance Response to COVID-19

2020-07-24

Newsletters

Citizens and Diaspora Organizations (CIDO) Newsletter

2020-07-22

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our very first newsletter. The Citizens and Diaspora Organizations Directorate (CIDO) has the mandate of linking citizens and diaspora organizations to the African Union (AU) and its organs. CIDO implements various initiatives to facilitate the engagement of citizens and diaspora organizations in the AU’s processes and programmes and to make the AU a people-centred union.

Election Reports

AUEOM Election Report: Republic of Togo

2020-07-21

Rapport de la Mission d’Observation Electorale de l’Union africaine pour l’élection présidentielle du 22 février 2020 en République Togolaise

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #29

2020-07-21

Sectoral Reports

Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism - iDove Stocktaking Report 2017-2019

2020-07-17

The global threat to peace and security that emanates from violent extremism requires the development of innovative approaches to prevent the growth of local and global security risks. Security responses bear high financial and human costs; they do not tackle the root causes of radicalization and violent extremism and have the potential to exacerbate polarization within and between societies.

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Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #26

2020-07-14

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Declaration: African Union Civil Society Organisations Consultation Meeting on Accelerating Actions Against the Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

AU CSOs: Accelerating Actions Against Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality

2020-07-14

We, the participants of the African Union- Civil Society Organisations Consultation convened virtually on 14 July 2020 on Accelerating Actions Aga

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Postponement of July 2020 Summit

2020-07-13

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Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa

2020-07-08

We, the Heads of State and Government of Member States of the African Union, meeting in the Third Ordinary Session of our Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 6-8 July 2004:

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Senior Leadership Position Curriculum Vitae (CV) Template

2020-07-07

Policies

Policy Guidelins on Digitizing Teaching and Learning in Africa

2020-06-29

Strategies

Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024

2020-06-25

On the Wings of Innovation, the AU Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024 (STISA-2024) places science, technology and innovation at the epicentre of Africa’s socio-economic development and growth.

Sectoral Reports

Tax Transparency in Africa 2020 Africa Initiative Progress Report: 2019

2020-06-25

Factsheets

Factsheet: Fostering the Engagement of the Faith Community in Development

2020-06-24

Background

In recognition of the critical role that the faith community plays in peace, security and development in Africa and globally, the African Union Commission, through its Citizens and Diaspora Organizations (CIDO) Directorate, the directorate responsible for non-state actors, continue to foster collaboration with the faith community. This collaboration has been on-going since 2010 and has taken several formats: