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African Union and EU delegations in meetings to discuss 3 important areas under their partnership

November 15, 2017

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Addis Ababa, 15 November 2017- Trade and Industry Commissioner Albert M. Muchanga, yesterday, received the President of Estonia, Ms. Kersti Kaljulaid, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Ms. Kaljulaid is also the President of the Council of the European Union (EU), while Commissioner Muchanga was acting on behalf of Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, who is out of Addis Ababa on official business.

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Gender Pre-Forum on Enhancing Young Women’s Participation in Political Processes

November 01, 2017

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Lusaka, Zambia, 01 November 2017: The African Governance Architecture Secretariat based at the Department of Political Affairs of the African Union Commission is convening the 2017 Gender Pre-forum to the High Level Dialogue Democracy, Human Rights and Governance under the theme, Building on Progress, Sustaining the Gains: Enhancing Young Women’s Participation in Political Processes in Africa.

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African Union Customs Experts meet prior to the 9th AU Sub-Committee of Directors General of Customs

November 13, 2017

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Yaoundé, Cameroon – 13 November 2017. The Department of Trade and Industry of the African Union Commission is organizing the 9th African Union Sub-Committee of Directors General of Customs Meeting at Expert level from 13-17 November 2017.

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10th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the Political and Security Committee of the European Union

November 17, 2017

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JOINT MEDIA ADVISORY
10th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the Political and Security Committee of the European Union

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What: The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) and the Political and Security Committee of the European Union (EUPSC) will hold their 10th Annual Joint Consultative meeting

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3rd Joint Retreat of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the Political and Security Committee of the European Union

November 16, 2017

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MEDIA ADVISORY
3RD JOINT RETREAT OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL OF THE AFRICAN UNION AND THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
On
- Post-conflict and peace consolidation in Africa;
- Sustainable financing of the AU-led peace operations authorized by the UN Security Council; and,
- Cooperation between the AU and EU with regard to the implementation of APSA

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COMMEMORATION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS, BANJUL, THE GAMBIA.

November 01, 2017

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1st November, 2017: Banjul, The Gambia: The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights commemorates its 30th Anniversary in Banjul, The Gambia.

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AFRICAN UNION AND UNITED NATIONS TECHNICAL CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS IN AFRICA:

October 29, 2017

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29 October, 2017: Banjul, The Gambia: The African Union and United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) concluded a two-day consultative meeting on Human Rights in Conflict Situations in Africa. The participants were drawn from the AUC Departments for Political Affairs; Social Affairs and the Department of Peace and Security. Also in attendance were the representatives of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights; African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC); and AU Human Rights Observers.

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13TH AU-EU HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE BANJUL, THE GAMBIA

October 31, 2017

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31st October, 2017: Banjul, The Gambia: The 13th African Union (AU) - European Union (EU) Human Rights Dialogue was held on 31 October 2017, in Banjul, The Gambia. H.E. Mrs. Minata Samate Cessouma, Commissioner for Political Affairs of the African Union Commission and H.E. Mr Stavros Lambrinidis, the EU Special Representative for Human Rights led their respective Delegations to the meeting.

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