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Moussa Faki re-elected as Chairperson and Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa elected as 1st female Deputy Chairperson of the AU Commission

February 06, 2021
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The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union has re-elected Moussa Faki Mahamat from the Republic of Chad, as the African Union Commission Chairperson for another four year term from 2021-2024. The election took place on 6 February 2021 during the ongoing 34thOrdinary Session of the Assembly which is being held virtually due to the containment measures instituted as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. 

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34th AU Summit strives to ensure that, as a continental body, no country is left behind in the COVID-19 responses “as we enhance integration”

February 06, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic remains a severe health emergency that has caused great suffering and hardship across the African continent and globally. The African Union however is committed to ensure all its member states benefit are part of, and benefit from the continental efforts to prevent and contain the pandemic especially with the rollout of the vaccination programme.

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President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, Takes Over as the New Chairperson of the African Union (AU) for 2021

February 06, 2021
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The Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) have elected H.E. Felix- Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the new Chairperson of the African Union for the year 2021.

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Handover Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the Occasion of the 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union

Your Excellencies,

We are meeting at an unprecedented moment in the history of the African Union.

Countries and societies around the world have been shaken to their foundations by a deadly and devastating pandemic.

This pandemic has been a stark reminder of both our vulnerability and our interconnectedness as a human race.

It has also demonstrated the value of our Pan-African ideals of unity, solidarity and cooperation to fulfill our common destiny.

Fortified by our unity, we have stepped up to the challenge.

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February 06, 2021
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Discours d'acceptation de S.E. M. Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, Président entrant de l'Union africaine et Président de la République Démocratique du Congo à la 34ème Session Ordinaire de la Conférence de l'UA

Majestés,
Excellences,
Mesdames et Messieurs les chefs d’Etats et des Gouvernements, Monsieur le Secrétaire général des Nations Unies,
Monsieur le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, Excellences Mesdames et Messieurs les ministres,
Distingués invités,

C’est un immense honneur que tous les États africains ont fait a mon pays, la République démocratique du Congo, à ma modeste personne, en lui accordant la présidence de notre organisation continentale.

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February 06, 2021
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Speech of H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the occasion of the 34th Ordinary Session (Virtual) Of the Assembly of the African Union

Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Current Chairman of the African Union,
Excellencies Heads of State and Government,
Honourable Ministers,
Deputy Chairperson,
Commissioners,
Chief Executives of the Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union is being held today in a very special context.

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February 06, 2021
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Opening Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa On The Occasion Of the 34th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly

Opening Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa On The Occasion Of the 34th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly

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February 06, 2021
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Communique of the 976th meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council, on AU Guidelines on Elections in Africa in the Context of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and Other Public Health Emergencies

January 29, 2021
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Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 976th meeting held on 29 January 2021, on AU Guidelines on Elections in Africa in the Context of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and Other Public Health Emergencies.

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