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The discussion on Democracy and Governance, co-chaired by Mr. Donald Yamamoto, Acting Assistant Secretary for African Affairs and His Excellency Minata Samate Cessouma, Commissioner for Political Affairs of the African Union Commission (AUC), exchanged views relating to the: African governance architecture, accountability and the rule of law; human rights ; elections and capacity building.

Washington, USA 15 November 2017 – As part of his official visit to Washington DC, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), on 15 November 2017, met with Rep. Karen Bass and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in Washington DC before addressing the representatives of the African Diaspora and African American community.

Gaborone, Botswana, 20th November 2017; African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson H.E Ambassador Kwesi Quartey has arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, for a one-day State visit.

During his visit, the Deputy Chairperson is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on His Excellency Ian Khama, the President of the Republic of Botswana, to discuss among other issues, the ongoing institutional reforms of the African Union, the latest political developments in Zimbabwe and the upcoming African Union- European Union Summit.

Washington, USA 15 November 2017 – As part of his official visit to Washington DC, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), on 15 November 2017, met with Rep. Karen Bass and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in Washington DC before addressing the representatives of the African Diaspora and African American community.

A high level delegation from the African Union took part in the 5th African Union Commission (AUC) / United States High Level Dialogue in Washington DC, USA on 16 November 2017.