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Opening remarks by H.E. Amb. Cessouma Minata Samate, Commissioner, Social Affairs at the Launch of the JLMP Action
The Director, ILO
Acting Chief of Mission and Head of Special Liaison, IOM
Representatives from RECs and Member States
Representatives of development partners
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
It gives me pleasure to welcome you to the launch of the project Catalytic actions of the AU-ILO-IOM-ECA Joint Program on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP-Action).
African Union Commission appoints Ms. Fiona Lortan as the Deputy Special Representative to Somalia
The African Union Commission has appointed Ms. Fiona Lortan as the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) to Somalia and Deputy Head of Mission.
AUC and ILO reaffirm commitment to strengthen social justice and decent work in Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 February 2022 – The African Union Commission (AUC) and International Labour Organization (ILO) have reaffirmed their cooperation and partnership by signing an Agreement aimed at improving the world of work and employment in Africa.
African Union Hosts Great Museum of Africa Event at Expo
Members of the media are invited to attend the 'Spotlight on Africa - The Great Museum of Africa’ event to be held at the Algerian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Launch of the African Union Theme for 2022 Statement by Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa
It is with the greatest pleasure and honor and on behalf of all member states of the Union that I proceed to introduce the theme of the year; that will focus on the extremely important subject of nutrition.
APRM Denounces Moody’s Inaccuracies in Ghana’s Rating Downgrade.
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has denounced Moody’s rating issued in February 2022, downgrading the Government of Ghana’s long-term foreign currency sovereign rating from B3 to Caa1, with a stable outlook.
Stakeholders Call for the Adoption of Gender-Responsive School Feeding Strategies to Safeguard Girls’ Education
The African Union International Center for Girls & Women’s Education in Africa in conjunction with the African Union Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (AUC/ESTI) and the Republic of Sierra Leone hosted the 6th High-Level Dialogue on Gender Equality in Education in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the 5th of February 2022.
1 Million by 2021 Showcase: Over 8 Million African Youth Reached in AUC Chairperson’s Initiative
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat has called for more partnerships to support youth development in Africa. He made this statement ahead of the 35th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly in a virtual event which showcased the results of the 1 Million by 2021 initiative. Launched in 2019, the initiative sought to provide direct opportunities for African youth in the areas of Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Engagement (the 4Es).
Launch of the Project “Catalytic Actions of the AU-ILO-IOM-ECA Joint Program on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP-Action)”
The launch will be during the 5th JLMP Programme Steering Committee Meeting. The JLMP Steering Committee was established to provide strategic guidance and ensure efficient implementation of the Programme and projects developed within the broader JLMP.









