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Return Visit of H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma, former President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Head of African Union Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Zambia

November 08, 2021
English

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has endorsed the Return Visit of the Head of African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the 12th August 2021 General Elections in Zambia, H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma, former President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The main objectives of the Return Visit are to formally present the Final Report of the AUEOM to Zambian authorities and stakeholders and engage in discussion with stakeholders on the key findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Mission.

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Statement on false reports attributed to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission

November 07, 2021
English

7 November 2021, Addis Ababa: The African Union Commission has learnt of the existence of a report circulating on social media purporting to be an official internal memo attributed to the Chairperson of the Commission, allegedly calling for a temporary relocation of the Commission and its staff from Ethiopia.

The said report is fake news and has no basis in fact nor form.

Issued by: Ebba Kalondo, Spokesperson to the Chairperson

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Fifth African Union Commission (AUC) and Network of Africa National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRIs) Policy Dialogue : “The Role of the African National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in Promoting Arts, Culture and Heritage as Catalysts for Socio-Ec

November 08, 2021
English

When: 8-9 November 2021 starting at 9:00 am

Where: Virtually on Zoom Webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o9YMhXA3SCebTemaJPnJMg

Who:       The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) of the African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Network of Africa National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI).

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African Union Launches its first Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development Awareness Week

November 06, 2021
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The Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department of the African Union (AU) Commission will launch the Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Awareness Week from the 7th to the 9th of November 2021. This initiative, the first of its kind, aims to bring together stakeholders from across the peacebuilding and development spectra to exchange views on practical ways to support countries in political transition, strengthen resilience and avoid a relapse into armed conflict.

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Spotlight on Infrastructure Development in Africa at Expo 2020

November 04, 2021
English

A two-day high-level conference that was aimed at showcasing and mobilising support for strategic continental infrastructure and energy projects in Africa was held at Expo 2020, in Dubai, on 31st October and 1st November 2021, convened by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD).

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Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the terrorist attack in Niger

November 05, 2021
English

Addis Ababa, 5 November 2021: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Niger’s southern Tillabery region that left 69 civilians dead.

The Chairperson extends his sincere condolences to the bereaved families and reaffirms the African Union’s solitary with the government and people of the Republic of Niger during this difficult time.

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Opening Statement by His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana and Champion of the African Union Financial Institutions

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November 03, 2021
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TOT workshop on “Leaving No Migrant behind: Support AU Member States to report on Agenda 2063 and SDG Indicators by migratory status” convened

November 02, 2021
English

The four- day workshop opened on 2nd November 2021, is a part of capacity development activities aimed at rolling out the disaggregation guide in selected pilot countries in Africa, in close partnership with government stakeholders, the African Migration Observatory (AMO), STATAFRIC, REC-level representatives, and other partners.

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Launch of Activities to Support National Determinant Contributions (NDCs) Centre in Morocco

November 01, 2021
English

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) in collaboration with the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), on 29 October 2021, hosted virtual kick-off meetings to launch the activities of the NDC Support Centre in Morocco aimed at improving reporting of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). The NDC Support Center project is an initiative of AFREC and VITO which was launched in Malawi and Uganda in May and June 2021.  Morocco is the third country to benefit from this pilot initiative, and more African countries are expected to benefit in the future.

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