Ethiopia
The African Union contributes $350,000 to disaster efforts in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi and dispatch of high-level assessment mission
March 20, 2019
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Addis Ababa, 20 March 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, yesterday received the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Malawi to the African Union, Ambassador Mhimango Edward Chirwa.
African Union scaling up engagement with political parties on the continent
March 19, 2019
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Addis Ababa, 19 March 2019: In line with the 2007 African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) which urges African Union Member States to “strengthen political institutions to entrench a culture of democracy and peace,” (art.12.2) and building on the Aspirations 3 and 4 of the African Union Agenda 2063, “The Africa we want”, which envision “an Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and rule of law” as well as “a peaceful and secure Africa”, the African Union Commission is scaling up its engagement with political parties in all the 55 Membe
L’Union africaine déploie une mission d’observation électorale aux Comores
March 19, 2019
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Addis Abeba, le 19 mars 2019 : Le Président de la Commission de l'Union africaine (CUA), S.E.M Moussa Faki Mahamat a déployé une Mission d'Observation Electorale (MOEUA) aux Comores dans le cadre des élections présidentielle et des Gouverneurs des îles prévues le 24 mars 2019.
STOLEN FUTURES: The impact of corruption on children in Africa- New report captures the plight of African children affected by graft.
March 18, 2019
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March 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Corruption in Africa is robbing children of their right to a meaningful productive life, a new study shows. The study captures the sentiments of 33,000 children from around the continent, who expressed fear that the rising corruption is severely affecting their access to education and health. It cites informal payments in the form of outright bribes, gratitude payments or off-the-books fees, as one of the biggest forms of corruption affecting service provision for children in the education and health sectors.
The African Union Commission Joins the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia To Commemorate International Women’s Day
March 08, 2019
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ADDIS ABABA, 8 March 2019 – Under the leadership of H.E Abiy Ahmed Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth and the African Union Commission jointly commemorated Ethiopia’s first International Women’s Day since the formation of the country’s first parity government in 2018.
Statement of the Chairperson of the Commission on the attack against the base of the Malian army
March 18, 2019
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Addis Ababa, 18 March 2019: The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, strongly condemns the terrorist attack against a base of the Malian army in the village of Dioura, in the Mopti region, in the centre of the country, on the night of 16 to 17 March 2019, resulting in the deaths of many soldiers.
The Chairperson offers his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured. He expresses the African Union unwavering solidarity with the Government and people of Mali.
33ème session ordinaire du Comité africain d'experts sur les droits et le bien-être de l'enfant
March 18, 2019 to March 28, 2019
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Addis Ababa, 15 March, 2019. -The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child will hold its statutory Ordinary Session, at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa from 18-28 March, 2019.
Event Programme:
Launching the Study on “Mapping Children on the Move within Africa”
March 18, 2019
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Launching the Study on “Mapping Children on the Move within Africa”
What: Launching the Study on “Mapping Children on the Move within Africa”
Highlights for journalists:
• Coverage of the Launch;
• Group photograph;
• Interview opportunities.
Who: This event is organized by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) within the Department of Social Affairs.
When: Monday, 18th March 2019 starting from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa
Message of Condolence on Ethiopian Airlines Flight Et302 Which Crashed on Sunday 10 March 2019 In Ethiopia
March 11, 2019
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Date: 11 March 2019
Message of Condolence on Ethiopian Airlines Flight Et302 Which Crashed on Sunday 10 March 2019 In Ethiopia
The African Union Economic Social and Cultural Council expresses its deep sympathies with those who lost loved ones aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 which crashed on Sunday 10 March 2019 in #Ethiopia.
We are particularly saddened by the loss of two African diaspora experts who were traveling on board the flight to participate in ECOSOCC meetings in #Nairobi.
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