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African Union Commemoration of World Food Safety Day

June 07, 2019
English

The Africa Union would commemorate the World Food Safety Day at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The UN General Assembly in December 2018 designated every 7 June as World Food Safety Day. The day is marked to bring to the attention of the world the dangers of unsafe food to the global population and also bring to the spotlight, how to help prevent and manage foodborne risks. The celebration by the AU is therefore in the spirit of promoting the ideals of food safety as espoused by the UN General Assembly.

AUC-IEA First Ministerial Forum on the Future of Africa’s Energy

June 12, 2019
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African energy use will increase by 60% by 2040, but it remains the lowest consumer of energy on a per-capita basis through this forecast period. Sub-Saharan Africa currently accounts for 4% of global energy investment, although it accounts for 14% of the world’s population. Many in sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to electricity: those who do consume on average 200 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, compared to almost 1 600 kWh in the European Union. Agriculture remains a mainstay of economies in sub-Saharan Africa but productivity is relatively low: even small increases in access to electricity could make a large difference to economic output. There is vast, still untapped potential for renewable resources and natural gas developments to improve access while leapfrogging to cleaner long-term solutions.

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Statement of the Chairperson on the situation in Sudan

June 03, 2019
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3 June 2019, Addis Abeba: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki strongly condemns the violence that erupted today which led to reported deaths and several civilian injuries. In this regard, he calls for an immediate and transparent investigation in order to hold those all responsible accountable. The Chairperson calls on the Transitional Military Council to protect the civilians from further harm. 
 

Statement following the resignation of the AUC Chief of Staff and Chief Advisor Wane El Ghassim

June 01, 2019
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STATEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO THE SPOKESPERSON OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUC

1 June 2019, Addis Abeba: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat wishes to thank Mr Wane El Ghassim, former Chief of Staff and Chief Advisor, for his long and loyal service to the AUC and the Continent.

AfCFTA One Year Later: The Road Travelled and the Road towards Launch of the Operational Phase by H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry

May 31, 2019
English

In this commemorative article, the African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry outlines what has been achieved since the AfCFTA Agreement was opened for signature on 21st March, 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda and what is expected as the African Union moves to launch of the operational phase of the continental market in July this year.

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Capacity building for Member States on Internet Governance

May 31, 2019
English

The event is part of the ongoing implementation of PRIDA Project to deliver capacity building to Member States on Internet Governance towards strengthening and establishing the National, Regional and Continental Internet Governance Forums (IGFs) and strengthening the African Stakeholders to actively participate in the Global Internet Governance Fora.

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The African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Amb. Kwesi Quartey receives H.E. Raila Odinga

May 30, 2019
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The African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Amb. Kwesi Quartey receives H.E. Raila Odinga, African Union Special Envoy for Infrastructure and discussed progress made and concrete steps needed to accelerate the implementation of the AU infrastructural development plans, 30 May 2019

Amb. Kwesi Quartey received H.E. Salvador Valdes Mesa, First Vice-President of the Council of State & Ministers of the Republic of Cuba​

May 30, 2019
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The African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Amb. Kwesi Quartey received H.E. Salvador Antonio Valdes Mesa, First Vice-President of the Council of State & Ministers of the Republic of Cuba. Both sides deliberated on actualizing the MoU signed between the AU Commission and Cuba, and ways of deepening the relationship between Cuba and the African Union.

AUC Moves to Enhance Capacities to Support African Mediation Efforts .

May 30, 2019
English

The African Union Commission Department of Peace and Security has rolled out the process to operationalize the AU Mediation Support Unit (MSU). Through the Crisis Management and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Development (CMPCRD) Division, the department has initiated the development of an advanced training manual- a generic and themed curricula- for enhancing the capacities of mediation support personnel. The move follows the AU Peace and Security Council’s call on the Commission, to expedite the operationalization of the MSU as a means to provide technical support to the African mediation efforts on different levels, including through the Panel of the Wise.

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