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      Press releases
      The African Union Commission is Calling for Sustainable Education Innovations across Africa–Up to 100,000 USD to be awarded
      Calling for Sustainable Education Innovations across Africa–Up
      18 September 2020

      The advent of COVID-19 has exacerbated challenges in Africa's education system and reinforces the need for fit for context, innovative and scalable solutions in education.

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      The AU Disability Inclusion Guideline launched
      The AU Disability Inclusion Guideline launched
      18 September 2020

      Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: "The African Union Commission (AUC) has always championed for the inclusion of youth living with disabilities in the workplace and in civic spaces.

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      African Union Nutrition Champion calls on leaders to embed nutrition within the COVID-19 response and recovery
      African Union Nutrition Champion calls on leaders to embed nutrition within the
      17 September 2020

      His Majesty King Letsie III Head of State of the Kingdom of Lesotho, African Union Nutrition Champion and also a champion of African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN), has issued a position paper titled,

      Event
      25th Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak
      28th Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak
      17 September 2020

      Africa CDC weekly engagement with members of the media to share critical updates on the coordinated efforts by African Union Member States to implement the joint continental strategy in response to COVID-19

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      Webinar to share good practices and information from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean on treatment as an alternative to conviction or punishment for offenders with drug use disorders during COVID-19
      Webinar to share good practices and information
      17 September 2020

      Joint webinar to share good practices and information from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean on treatment as an alternative to conviction or punishment for offenders with drug use disorders during COVID-19. 

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      First Virtual Conference on Drug Demand Reduction and Epidemiology in Africa
      First Virtual Conference on Drug Demand Reduction and Epidemiology in Africa
      16 September 2020

      The African Union’s fifth strategic framework to guide drug policy development on the continent (AU Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention-2019-2023) promotes a multi-sectorial ...

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      Statement by the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs on the International Day of Democracy
      Statement by the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs on the Interna
      15 September 2020

      Addis Ababa, 15 September 2020: This year we celebrate the International Day of Democracy under the theme "COVID-19: A Spotlight on Democracy".

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      AU/CIEFFA Launches Africa Educates Her Campaign a Rallying Call to Get Girls Back to School
      Africa Educates Her Campaign a Rallying Call to Get Girls Back to School
      11 September 2020

      Educational systems across the AU Member States have seen significant disruption due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

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      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission expresses solidarity with Member States affected by floods
      The Chairperson expresses solidarity with Member States affected by floods
      10 September 2020

      Addis Ababa, 10 September 2020.

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      25th Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak
      27th Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak
      10 September 2020

      Africa CDC weekly engagement with members of the media to share critical updates on the coordinated efforts by African Union Member States to implement the joint continental strategy in response to COVID-19

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      Africa is Open For Business
      Africa is Open For Business
      9 September 2020

      In January 2012 during the 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the African Union agreed on a deci

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      Celebration of the African Union (AU) Day
      AU Day: African Union Staff Prayer Day
      9 September 2020

      The AU Staff Prayer Day is envisaged to involve the AU Systems including the AU Ambassadors in Addis Ababa, Permanent Representative Committee, AU organs, the AU Regional Office, and Liaison Offices across the globe.

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