9th High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa
December 10, 2020 to December 11, 2020
English
“Silencing the Guns through resilient democracies and accountable governance.”
Event Resources:
Ethiopia
Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
November 12, 2020
English
Weekly engagement with members of the media to share critical updates on the progress of implementing the joint continental strategy for COVID-19 response in Africa the coordinated efforts of African Union Member States to combat the pandemic in their respective countries.
African Statistics Day
November 18, 2020
English
The African Statistics Day is celebrated every year on the 18th of November to intensify the development of statistics in Africa. Led by the African Union Commission Department for Economic Affairs, the day will be marked under the 2020 theme- "Modernizing National Statistical Systems to Support Sustainable Peace and Development in Africa.”
Event Programme:
Scaling up actions on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa
November 09, 2020
English
To push for accountability, bridge the gap between the array of policies and the implementation of commitments that strengthen the role and leadership of women in peace processes, the African Union (AU) is convening the Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security to integrate the actions of key actors in the Women, Peace and Security (WPS).
Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, on the situation in Ethiopia
November 09, 2020
English
9 November 2020, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat is following with concern the escalation of military confrontation in Ethiopia.
The Chairperson reaffirms the African Union’s firm attachment to the constitutional order, territorial integrity, unity and national sovereignty of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to ensure stability in the country and in the Region.
Statement on AU Vaccines Financing Strategy
November 08, 2020
English
8 November 2020, Addis Ababa: His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, and Chairperson of the African Union convened and presided over a teleconference Meeting to discuss Africa’s strategy for financing COVID-19 vaccines on 7th November 2020.
2nd Extraordinary session of the STC on Migration, Refugees and IDPs
November 24, 2020 to November 26, 2020
English
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8TH Annual Humanitarian Symposium
November 11, 2020 to November 13, 2020
English
Humanitarian Action within the context of COVID-19 and AU Theme of the Year 2020 Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development
Institutionalise policies, remove immunities and protect whistle blowers; anti-corruption dialogue concludes
November 05, 2020
English
The African Anti-Corruption Dialogue has concluded with recommendations to Member States of the African Union and stakeholders on tightening the noose on corruption. The meeting convened by the African Union Advisory Board on Corruption is a major annual platform that formulates recommendations and strategies to strengthen the fight against corruption in Africa.
Harnessing Geothermal Energy in Africa
November 04, 2020
English
H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure & Energy, spoke today at the opening session of 8thAfrican Rift Geothermal Conference (ARGeo-C8) organized by the Government of the Republic of Kenya in collaboration with the African Union Commission, UNEP, Kenyan Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Geothermal Development Company (GDC), the Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK), Africa Energy Branch of the International Geothermal Association (IGA-ARB) and other relevant partners.
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