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      Launch of the Global Nursing Leadership Programme
      Launch of the Global Nursing Leadership Programme
      29 October 2020
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      33rd Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak
      33rd Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak
      29 October 2020

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      Commemoration of the 11th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security
      Commemoration of the 11th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security
      29 October 2020

      theme: “Resilient Food Systems toward Healthy Diets for the Vulnerable during Emergencies: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic”

       

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      Africa’s energy masterplan takes shape as African Development Bank and AUDA-NEPAD release key report
      Africa’s energy masterplan takes shape as AfDB and AUDA-NEPAD release key report
      28 October 2020

      The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the African Development Bank have released recommendations of a baseline study that looked into the development of a continental energy grid an

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      Statement on the Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Negotiating Parties of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) held on 27 October 2020
      Statement on the Ministerial Meeting of the Negotiating Parties of the GERD
      28 October 2020

      At the behest of His Excellency, Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union, Dr.

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      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission calls for peaceful elections in the United Republic of Tanzania
      AUC Chairperson calls for peaceful elections in the United Republic of Tanzania
      27 October 2020

      Addis Ababa, 27 October 2020: As the United Republic of Tanzania gears up to hold General Elections tomorrow, 28 October 2020, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat,

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      Chairperson of the African Union Commission Congratulates Wavel Ramkalawan’s Election as President of the Republic of Seychelles
      Seychelles: Chairperson Congratulates Wavel Ramkalawan’s Election as President
      26 October 2020

      Addis Ababa 26 October 2020: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat wishes to congratulate His Excellency Wavel Ramkalawan upon his election as President of the Re

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      Arrival Statement: AU Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Election in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
      Arrival Statement: AU Election Observation Mission to Côte d'Ivoire
      26 October 2020

      The Presidential election of 31 October 2020 is the first election of the Third Republic, following the adoption of the 2016 Constitution in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire.

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      4th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum
      4th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum
      26 October 2020

      THE STATE OF TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE IN AFRICA: “Silencing the Guns in the Context of COVID-19: Progress, problems and prospects”

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      African Union Statement in Support of End of Sanctions Against The Republic of Zimbabwe
      African Union Statement in Support of End of Sanctions Against Zimbabwe
      25 October 2020

      25 October 2020, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat reaffirms the African Union’s continued demand for the immediate and unconditional removal of sanc

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      Statement by AU Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security on the current situation in Nigeria
      Statement: AU Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security on Nigeria situation
      25 October 2020

      The Special Envoy of the African Union Chairperson on Women, Peace and Security has followed closely recent tragic developments in Nigeria and wishes to echo the concerns expressed by the Chairpers

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      Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Signing of a Ceasefire in Libya
      Statement of the Chairperson on the Signing of a Ceasefire in Libya
      23 October 2020

      Addis Abeba, 23 October 2020, The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomes the signing of a ceasefire between the parties in Libya following negotiations within the

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