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      The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union at a Glance Water security is a strategic, development, peace, and climate issue
      The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union at a Glance
      13 February 2026

      Against the backdrop of statistics that show that 400 million people on the African continent lack water for their daily livelihood, and that over 800 million lack basic hygiene services, African Heads of State and Government will launch the African Union theme of the year

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      Ground-breaking Ceremony for Africa Union Pan Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) New Laboratory Complex
      Ground-breaking Ceremony for Africa Union Pan Veterinary Vaccine Centre
      20 February 2024

      The Africa Union Commission and the U.S.

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      Empowering Women through Education: The Essence of OAFLAD’s Mission for a Progressive Africa
      Empowering Women through Education: The Essence of OAFLAD’s Mission
      19 February 2024
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      Education, Peace, Politics, Climate, Economy and International /Global Diplomacy in Focus at 37th AU Summit
      Education, Peace, Climate, Economy and Global Diplomacy in Focus at AU Summit
      18 February 2024

      The 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) kicked off on Saturday 17 February 2024.

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      Africa's Future is Youth-Led, the AU Prioritizes Young Voices at the 37th AU Summit.
      Africa's Future is Youth-Led, the AU Prioritizes Young Voices at the 37th Summit
      18 February 2024

      The African Union Commission, under the leadership of H.E. Moussa Faki, Chairperson, reaffirms its commitment to youth engagement as an integral part of the continent's developmental strategy in line with Agenda 2063. "

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      Press conference on the impact of the theme of the year on the AfCFTA implementation
      Press conference on the impact of the theme of the year on the AfCFTA
      18 February 2024

      ollowing the African Union (AU) Decision Assembly/, the AU Theme of the Year for 2023 was launched as ‘Acceleration of the AfCFTA implementation’.

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      Launch of the New Phase of the CARMMA Campaign (CARMMA Plus, 2021-2030)
      Launch of the New Phase of the CARMMA Campaign (CARMMA Plus, 2021-2030)
      18 February 2024

      Spotlighting Reproductive Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health under the Re-strengthened Campaign on Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA Plus 2021-2023)

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      37th AU SUMMIT: African Union takes steps to address Education Challenges in Africa
      37th AU SUMMIT: AU takes steps to address Education Challenges in Africa
      18 February 2024

      AU theme of the year: “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa”.

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      Statement By H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission at the Unveiling Ceremony of the Statue of the Late Julius Nyerere
      Chairperson Unveils the Statue of the Late Julius Nyerere
      18 February 2024

      Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia and Chairperson of SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation,

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      Press briefing under the theme "Youth Inclusion in Championing the Implementation of AU Agenda 2063.
      Youth Inclusion in Championing the Implementation of AU Agenda 2063.
      18 February 2024

      Press briefing under the theme "Youth Inclusion in Championing the Implementation of AU Agenda 2063.

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      African Union Commission (AUC) and AFREXIMBANK Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance CAAPs Initiative
      AUC and AFREXIMBANK Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance CAAPs Initiative
      18 February 2024
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      Islamic Development Bank President Presents Letter of Accreditation as Permanent Observer to the African Union
      Islamic Development Bank President Presents Letter of Accreditation to AU
      17 February 2024

      HE Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has formally presented the IsDB Group's "Letter of Accreditation as Permanent Observer” to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, HE Moussa Faki Mahamat at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the margins of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union.

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