AUC Chairperson Outlines Priorities for The Next Four Years
For his second term as Chairperson of the AU Commission (2021-2024), Mr Moussa Faki Mahamat has outlined 8 key priorities that are in harmony with Agenda 2063:
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African Union Monthly Bulletin
African Union Monthly Bulletin
AU/PANVAC plays critical role in quality control of vaccines in Africa
The African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) is mandated to provide international independent quality control services for veterinary vaccines produced in and imported to Africa and monitor the production and distribution of essential diagnostic reagents for animal disease surveillance and diagnosis. Launched on March 12th, 2004 in, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, the centre strives to enhance customer satisfaction by fulfilling the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).
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AU/IBAR - coordinating utilisation of animal resources for development
The AU–Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU–IBAR) is mandated to support and coordinate the improved utilization of animals (livestock, fisheries and wildlife) as a resource for human wellbeing in the Member States of the African Union (AU), and to contribute to economic development, particularly in rural areas.
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The Single African Air Transport Market
The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is a flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, to create a single unified air transport market in Africa, liberalize civil aviation and drive the continent’s economic integration agenda.
The Declaration on the establishment of a Single Africa Air Transport Market was adopted by the African Union (AU) Assembly in 2015. SAATM was formally established and launched on the 29 January 2018 by African Heads of States and Government.
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The Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme
The Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP), is an Agenda 2063 continental initiative that aims to help African countries eliminate hunger and reduce poverty by raising economic growth through agriculture-led development.
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Trading under the AfCFTA begins
Trading under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement began on 1 January 2021. As of 5 December 2020, 54 Member States had signed the Agreement, 34 had deposited their instruments of ratification, and 41 countries/customs unions had submitted their tariff offers, including the East African Community (EAC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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Theme Of The Year 2021: Arts Culture And Heritage” Levers For Building The Africa We Want
Africa will celebrate 2021 under the theme ‘Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We Want’. The declaration of the theme will enable the African Union and Member States to reflect on the role of culture in the continent’s development and position the sector in its rightful place.
The African Union theme for the year 2021, Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We Want will place the Cultural and Creative Industries at the forefront of the AU’s and its member states activities in the year 2021.
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AU Commission Chairperson Discusses Progress And Challenges From 2017 to 2020
Prior to his re-election as AU Commission Chairperson, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat gave an interview on the performance of the Commission from 2017 to 2020, within the context of the Aspirations and Goals of Agenda 2063.
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African Union Commission End Of Term Report 2017-2020
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President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo Elected Chair Of The AU For The Year 2021 - Five member bureau elected to support the work of the Assembly
Leadership of the African Union changed hands at the 6-7 February 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, as President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa handed over the baton as Chair of the African Union to President Felix- Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who will lead the Union for the year 2021.
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