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African Union Commission conducts capacity building for citizen election observation ahead of the 4th December 2021 presidential election in the Republic of The Gambia

November 02, 2021
English

As the Republic of The Gambia prepares to hold presidential election on 4th December 2021, the African Union Commission through the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) has engaged in capacity building intervention targeting the youth and civil society organisations, in a bid to foster electoral integrity and ultimately, the conduct of peaceful, democratic and credible elections.

The Fourth (4th) Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Social Development, Labour and Employment (STC-SDLE-4)

April 04, 2022 to April 08, 2022
English

Theme: “Building forward Better Well Being and Living Standards in Africa”

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Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Africa

November 04, 2021
English

MEDIA ADVISORY
Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Africa

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

OVERVIEW: This briefing is a weekly engagement of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the media to share critical updates on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and the status of implementing the adapted Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 Outbreak, including Africa CDC’s response activities and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in AU Member States.

Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the situation in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

November 03, 2021
English

3 November 2021, Addis Ababa : The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat is following with deep concern the escalation of military confrontation in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

The Chairperson recalls his statement of 9 November 2020, and once again urges all parties to safeguard the territorial integrity, unity and national sovereignty of the the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. He further urges the parties to engage in dialogue to seek a peaceful solution in the interests of the country.

AMISOM and Government of Italy begin construction of a 68-bed hospital facility for Somali National Army

November 02, 2021
English

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) with sponsorship from the Government of Italy, has commenced construction of a 68-bed health facility for soldiers and officers of the Somali National Army (SNA).

The construction of the SNA hospital is being implemented under the Early Recovery and Stabilisation programme. Under the programme, AMISOM undertakes Quick Impact Projects to extend services through the construction of schools, health facilities, police stations, safe water projects, and provide tools of work to the Somali security forces.

Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the occasion of Africa Youth Day

November 01, 2021
English

Today, November 1st 2021, I join Africans on the continent and in the diaspora to celebrate celebration of Africa Youth Day. This date is commemorated every year and was proclaimed on the adoption of the African Youth Charter in Banjul, Gambia in 2006 and it recognizes youth as key agents for Africa’s socio-economic growth and sustainable development.

The Fourth (4th) Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee Meeting on Youth, Culture and Sports (STC-YCS4)

October 28, 2021 to November 01, 2021
English

MEDIA ADVISORY

The Fourth (4th) Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee Meeting on Youth, Culture and Sports (STC-YCS4)

“Youth as Drivers of Sport, Culture and Creative Economy in Africa”

COP26 African Union Climate Side Event Theme: Designing the African Energy Transition: An Approach for Socio-Economic Transformation

November 04, 2021
English

COP 26 African Union Side event. The Discussions will focus on the ‘‘Opportunities and  Challenges for African Energy Transition: What will it take to reach net-zero emission’’?

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