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Transport and Energy Ministers from across Africa endorsed the Pan-African Action Plan for Active Mobility (PAAPAM) and a Continental Framework on Electric Mobility at the 5th Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E). The two frameworks aim to tackle the continent’s rising transport-related road deaths, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by scaling investment in walking, cycling and electric vehicles.

The African Union Commission (AUC) concluded the Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E) today in Johannesburg, bringing together Ministers and experts from across the continent to accelerate infrastructure integration and address critical challenges in Africa's transport and energy sectors.

The Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) of the AU Peace Fund convened its Second Statutory Meeting to review the status of the Peace Fund, assess ongoing Peace Fund-supported projects, and preparations for the upcoming Joint Retreat with the Board of Trustees (BoT), Executive Management Committee, and other governance stakeholders.

The meeting, which was held virtually on 1^st April 2026, reaffirmed the IEG’s central role in strengthening oversight, transparency, accountability, and independent evaluation across the Peace Fund’s operations. 

On behalf of H.E. the Chairperson of the Commission, H.E. Ambassador Selma Haddadi Malika met today with H.E. Mr. A. Selverajah, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore 🇸🇬 to Ethiopia and the African Union @MFAsg to discuss and strengthen the cooperation between the two sides.

The discussions focused on the candidature of Ambassador Rena Lee for Judge of the International Court of Justice (2027 - 2036) and taking advantage of the capacity building initiatives of Singapore for the African Union.