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Preliminary Statement: African Union Election Observation Mission to the Legislative Elections of 20 December 2018 in the Togolese Republic
INTRODUCTION
Following the holding of legislative elections in the Togolese Republic on 20 December 2018, the President of the African Union Commission (AUC) His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat deployed an election observation mission to observe and asses the conduct of the electoral process.
PIDA Implementation Policy Dialogue Kicks off on a High Note
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December 19, 2018: The inaugural Policy Dialogue on facilitating the implementation of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) took off today at the Headquarters of the African Union Commission and highlighted the achievements of the Programme to date.
PIDA is a catalyst for inclusive development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December 21, 2018: The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) is a catalyst for inclusive development on the continent, African Union Commission Director of Infrastructure and Energy, Mr. Cheikh Bedda said in his closing remarks at the end of the Policy Dialogue conference on the implementation of PIDA held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Stakeholder Coordination Meeting of the ECOSOCC stresses on the positive contribution of CSOs in supporting Agenda 2063
17 – 18 December – Accra, Ghana – Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) Ambassadors and representatives from nineteen (19) African Countries and members of ECOSOCC as well as representatives from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Diaspora convened in Accra, Ghana for 2 days of fruitful discussions. The Stakeholder Coordination forum provided an opportunity to get better acquainted with the structure and functionality of ECOSOCC and Citizens and Diaspora Directorate (CIDO), specifically focusing on lessons learned and best practices as well as recommendations for future.
The standing committees of the Pan African University Council held their meeting for the 2018 Academic Year
Déclaration du Président de la Commission sur le processus électoral à Madagascar
Addis Abéba, le 27 décembre 2018: Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, Moussa Faki Mahamat, prend note de la proclamation, ce jour, 27 décembre 2018, par la Commission électorale nationale indépendante (CENI), des résultats provisoires du second tour de l’élection présidentielle à Madagascar, qui a eu lieu le 19 décembre 2018.
Launch of the CESA Currriculum Cluster
Addis Ababa, December 10 2018 – The Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology organized the Launch of the CESA Thematic Cluster on Curriculum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 10th - 11th December 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the issues confronting education quality, relevance and responsiveness, as a necessary part of ensuring that Education contributes to achievement of Agenda 2063. The following Member States were present: Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, South Africa, Senegal, Namibia, Mauritius, Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Burundi.
CESA Clusters Coordination Meeting
Addis Ababa, December 11 2018 – The Education Division under the Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology held a workshop of the coordinating agencies of the Thematic Clusters for the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 11th - 12th December 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to review and reflect on the current practices in coordinating the work of the Clusters in implementation of CESA; discuss the existing challenges in cluster coordination; and agree on the way forward and action plan to tackle these challenges.
Rwanda to host the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2020
Cairo, Egypt 17 December 2018: - In the official closing ceremony for the First IATF 2018, former President of Nigeria and Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council H.E Chief Olusegun Obasanjo announced the city of Kigali, Rwanda as the next hosts of the IATF 2020.