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COVID-19 is an opportunity for innovation and increased solidarity in Africa, say AU and UNDP

July 30, 2020
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"The consequences of the pandemic could be long-lasting", stated Ambassador Smail Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, adding that "the AU will continue to support governments to make extremely difficult choices to address the impact of COVID-19 across the continent". Amb. Chergui's remarks followed the launch of a report on "The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Governance, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa".

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Launch of the Africa Biennial Report on DRR

August 05, 2020
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What: Virtual Inaugural Ceremony of Africa’s Biennial Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 – 2018.
When: Wednesday 5th August 2020
Time: 11:00am East African Time (EAT)
Where: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KhSNDwhtSO2qwS2kvkFMDg

Registration is required in advance and confirmation email containing information about joining the event will be issued.

Demonstrate commitment to Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment with actions; meeting with Civil Society Organisations emphasises.

July 26, 2020
English

The speedy implementation of commitments to Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) has yet again been emphasized in a Declaration and Call for Action between the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The Declaration and call for action is an outcome statement of the AUC, Women, Gender and Development Directorate (WGDD) meeting with CSOs, to deliberate on scaling up actions to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender-specific concerns.

Mobility of African Health Workers comes under the Spotlight Post COVID-19

July 30, 2020
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The African Union’s Labour Migration Advisory Committee (LMAC) last week convened a virtual conference where health policy experts discussed ways to better manage the labour market for health workers in Africa. This was the last of three online meetings in which LMAC examined changes in labour migration governance in Africa in the context of disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
 
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Allocution de SEM Moussa Faki Mahamat, Président de la Commission de l’Union Africaine, à la 17ème Session Ordinaire de la Conférence des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement de la CEEAC

Excellence Monsieur Ali Bongo Ondimba, Président en exercie de la CEEAC,
Excellences Messieurs les Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement de la CEEAC,
Monsieur le Représentant Spécial du SGNU pour l’Afrique centrale,
Monsieur le Secrétaire Général,
Mesdames et Messieurs,

C’est un plaisir et un honneur pour moi de prendre part, aux côtés des dirigeants de l’Afrique centrale, à cette importante Conférence au Sommet consacrée à la mise en œuvre de la réforme institutionnelle et organisationnelle de la CEEAC.

Dates: 
July 30, 2020
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Receiving of Donation from the Republic of Canada to the African Union Commission

July 30, 2020
English

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
Receiving of Donation from the Republic of Canada to the African Union Commission

WHAT: The African Union through Africa CDC will receive a consignment of medical supplies for the COVID-19 response from the Republic of Canada.

SPEAKERS: Representatives from the African Union Commission, (Africa CDC), Embassy of the Republic of Canada in Ethiopia, and other Diplomatic missions to the African Union.

WHEN: Thursday, 30 July 2020

TIME: 2:00 PM, East Africa Time

Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak

July 30, 2020
English

MEDIA ADVISORY

Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

WHAT: Africa CDC weekly engagement with the media to provide critical update on the coordinated efforts by African Union Member States to implement the joint continental strategy on COVID-19. It also highlights key steps taken to support the PACT initiative across countries and other countermeasures by Africa CDC and other partners in response to the pandemic and to minimize fatality due to the disease in Africa.

The African Union and Ministry of Commerce of China on the Project of the AfricaCDC Headquarters Building (Phase I)

July 27, 2020
English

H.E. Amira Elfadil Commissioner for Social Affairs and H.E.Mr. Qian Keming the Vice Minister of the Minstry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, held an online MoU Signing Ceremony on the Project of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Headquarters Building (Phase I).

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The Ambassador of Benin bids Farewell to the Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission

July 28, 2020
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Addis Ababa – Ethiopia. July 28, 2020. The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Benin to the African Union, H.E. Mr. Timothee Odjo called on the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mr. Kwesi Quartey to bid him farewell following the decision by the Government of Benin to close its mission in Addis Ababa.
 
The Deputy Chairperson commended Ambassador Odjo for his contributions to debates and the dexterity he applied to his work in the Permanent Representative Committee (PRC) sessions. 
 
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