Launch of the Global Nursing Leadership Programme
October 29, 2020
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Ethiopia
Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief #41
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (20 October 2020), 3,025,116 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 40,780 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 42,977,875 COVID-19 cases and 1,152,8883 related deaths (case fatality rate (CFR): 2.7%) have been reported from 219 countries and territories. This week, no new country or territory reported its first case.
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33rd Weekly Press Briefing on the Coronavirus disease outbreak
October 29, 2020
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WHAT: Weekly engagement with members of the media to share critical updates on the coordinated efforts of African Union Member States to combat the pandemic in their respective countries; and to also provide key highlights on the joint continental strategy for COVID-19 response in Africa and its implementation.
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Statement on the Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Negotiating Parties of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) held on 27 October 2020
October 28, 2020
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At the behest of His Excellency, Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union, Dr.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission calls for peaceful elections in the United Republic of Tanzania
October 27, 2020
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Addis Ababa, 27 October 2020: As the United Republic of Tanzania gears up to hold General Elections tomorrow, 28 October 2020, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, calls for peaceful, inclusive and credible polls.
The Chairperson calls on all stakeholders, political parties and their supporters to participate in the voting process peacefully and to refrain from any acts of violence. He further urges the authorities to ensure a conducive environment to enable citizens to cast their votes in a safe and peaceful manner.
Chairperson of the African Union Commission Congratulates Wavel Ramkalawan’s Election as President of the Republic of Seychelles
October 26, 2020
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Addis Ababa 26 October 2020: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat wishes to congratulate His Excellency Wavel Ramkalawan upon his election as President of the Republic of Seychelles, and the Seychelles Democratic Union Party which emerged victorious following the successful conduct of Presidential and National Assembly Elections held from 22-24 October 2020 .
Statement by AU Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security on the current situation in Nigeria
October 25, 2020
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The Special Envoy of the African Union Chairperson on Women, Peace and Security has followed closely recent tragic developments in Nigeria and wishes to echo the concerns expressed by the Chairperson of the African Commission, His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat, and second the call made by the Nigeria Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN).
Communiqué of the teleconference between the African Union Commission, the F15 Finance Ministers and the AU Special Envoys for the mobilization of international support for Africa's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
October 23, 2020
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Addis Ababa, October 9 2020 – As part of the continuing efforts to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a teleconference was held on 09 Octo
Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Signing of a Ceasefire in Libya
October 23, 2020
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Addis Abeba, 23 October 2020, The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomes the signing of a ceasefire between the parties in Libya following negotiations within the framework of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Chairperson commends the work done by all parties including the United Nations and fellow African countries for their contribution in the mediation efforts that led to this important development.
African Union 2nd Mid-Year Coordination Meeting closes with a resolve to strengthen collaboration between the AU, RECs, RMs, the Member States, and other continental institutions, in line with the principle of subsidiarity
October 22, 2020
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The virtual meeting that took place on 22nd October 2020 under the chairmanship of H.E Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), concluded its work with a strong determination for the Heads of State and Government of the member countries to work hand in gloves so as to effectively accelerate the implementation of Agenda 2063. The African union 2nd Mid-Year Coordination meeting extensively discussed a range of issues on regional integration, division of labour and the continental strategy to overcome COVID-19 among others.
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