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      Africa Urban Forum: co-creating solutions to make cities habitable for the growing population
      Co-creating solutions to make cities habitable for the growing population
      4 September 2024

      The Africa Urban Forum has kicked off seeking to find innovative solutions to making African cities habitable for the growing populatio

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      Africa Urban Forum : “Sustainable Urbanization for Africa’s Transformation: Agenda 2063”
      Africa Urban Forum
      4 September 2024

      The Africa Urban Forum is a continental platform that promotes sustainable development in African human settlements. It is a platform through which governments collaborate to enhance African c

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      African Union Peace Fund paving the way for strategic partnerships towards peace and stability
      AUPeace Fund paving the way for strategic partnerships towards peace & stability
      20 August 2024

      Amid existing challenges to peace and security in some parts of Africa, the African Union (AU) Peace Fund has taken a crucial step forward in its mission to contribute for peace and stability across the continent.

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      Togo and Rwanda feted for commitment in reporting on democracy and governance.
      Togo and Rwanda feted for commitment in reporting on democracy and governance.
      8 August 2024

      Togo and Rwanda have been accorded recognition by the African Union for the outstanding commitment to report on issues on democracy and governance in their countries.

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      Boko Haram and other terrorist groups activities in Lake Chad Basin region suppressed in a joint forces operation.
      Boko Haram and other terrorist groups activities in Lake Chad Basin region suppr
      8 August 2024

      The joint efforts and collaboration of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), the African Union (AU) Commission, and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) of Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria have led to the degrading of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in the MNJTF areas of responsibility.

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      African Union Peace Fund: High-Level Event on innovative peace financing mechanisms.
      AU Peace Fund: High-Level Event on innovative peace financing mechanisms
      20 July 2024

      WHAT:        The African Union Peace Fund High-Level Event on innovative peace financing mechanisms will focus on expa

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      Preliminary Statement: African Union (AU) and the Common Market For Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Joint Election Observation Mission to the 14 - 16 July 2024 General Elections in the Republic of Rwanda
      Preliminary Statement: General Elections in the Republic of Rwanda
      18 July 2024
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      Africa Urban Forum: Interested in hosting a side-event? Book your spot now.
      Africa Urban Forum: Interested in hosting a side-event? Book your spot now.
      25 June 2024

      Urbanization on the African continent represents a megatrend. By 2050, the percentage of people living in urban areas is predicted to rise from 47% in 2000 to around 60%. With an average annual urban growth rate of 3.5% in the last 20 years,

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      Member States commit to improved democratic governance and security landscape in Africa.
      Member States commit to improved democratic governance & security landscape
      14 June 2024

      A Stakeholders’ Seminar focused on translating commitments into actions to advance democratic governance, peace and security in Africa has concluded.

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      The African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities assumes duty
      AUSpecial Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities assumes
      14 June 2024

      The newly appointed African Union (AU) Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities paid a two-day inception working visit to the AU Headquarters from 13 -14 June 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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      The Launching of AU Staff Members Voluntary Contribution to the African Union Peace Fund
      The Launching of AU Staff Members Voluntary Contribution to the AU Peace Fund
      9 June 2024

      In the context of its efforts to mobilize resources in support of the Peace Fund, the Executive Management Committee (EMC) of the AU Peace Fund in collaboration with the Bureau of the African Union Staff Association launched on 7th June 2024 an initiative for voluntary contribution from African Union staff in the activities of the Peace Fund, thereby enhancing its ownership.

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      Meeting of the 16th Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on  Defense, Safety and Security (STCDSS)
      Meeting of the 16th Ordinary Session of the STCDSS
      5 June 2024

      The STCDSS meeting will be preceded by the 19th Ordinary Session of the African Chiefs of Defense Staff and Heads of Safety and Security Services (ACDS/HSS) on 4 June 2024, and the Preparatory Meeting of Experts for the 16th Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Defense, Safety and Security on 3 June 2024, respectively.

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