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Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons in Africa at center of 32nd AU Summit Opening of the 37th Ordinary Session of the PRC

January 15, 2019
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Addis Ababa, 15th January 2019: “Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons: Towards Durable Solutions to Forced Displacement in Africa” is the theme that will be at the center of discussions during the 32nd Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), which kicks off with the 37th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC), today Tuesday 15th January 2019, at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Statement of the Chairperson of the Commission on the terrorist attack in Nairobi

January 16, 2019
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Addis Ababa, 15 January 2019: The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack that took place today against innocent civilians in Nairobi, Kenya. He expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.

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The New Ambassador of the Kingdom Of Denmark to the African Union, Presents Her Letters Of Credence to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission

December 14, 2018
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Addis Ababa, 14 December 2018 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, received the credentials of H.E. Mrs. Karin Poulsen, the new Ambassador of Denmark, at the AU Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Africa and Europe’s strong commitments to multilateralism, as well as the Kingdom of Denmark’s pledge to the African Union, were at the heart of their conversation.

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat concluded an official working visit to the United Arab Emirates

January 16, 2019
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16 January 2019, Addis Abeba: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat concluded an official working visit to the United Arab Emirates from 15 - 16January 2019.

During the visit, Chairperson Faki signed a memorandum of understanding for political, economic and social consultations with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates.

Communiqué of the High-Level Consultative Meeting of Heads of State and Government on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

January 17, 2019
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Following consultations between the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E.

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The African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson, H.E. Amb. Kwesi Quartey receives H.E. Ms. Hanna Serwaah Tetteh, Head of United Nations Office to the African Union

January 15, 2019
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Addis Ababa, 15th January 2019: The African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson, H.E. Amb. Kwesi Quartey, received today, Ms. Hanna Serwaah Tetteh, the UN Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union.

Welcoming Ms. Hanna Serwaah Tetteh to the African Union headquarters, Amb. Quartey underscored the importance of building on the existing collaboration between the African Union and the United Nations on issues relating to peace and security as well as sustainable development in Africa.

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African Union Commission Chairperson begins a two day visit to Qatar

January 13, 2019
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Addis Ababa, 13 January 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, arrived in Doha, earlier today, on his first official visit to the State of Qatar.

During his two-day visit, the Chairperson is expected to meet His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. He is also scheduled to hold discussions with the Chairman of the Shura Council and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Chairperson is accompanied by the Commissioner of Social Affairs, Amira El Fadil, and other senior African Union officials.

Mr Peter Mauer, President of the Red Cross Pays an Official Visit to the Chairperson of the AU Commission

December 13, 2018
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Addis Abeba, 13 December 2018 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat received on official visit Mr. Peter Mauer, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), at the AU Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today.

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The Chairperson received the credentials of incoming Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, HE Hanna Tettah.

January 11, 2019
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The Chairperson received the credentials of incoming Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, HE Hanna Tettah in Addis Ababa on 11th January 2019.

Chairperson Faki welcomed HE Tetteh to Addis Abeba, and thanked the UN Secretary General for his choice of appointing HE Tetteh, whose experience and collaboration with the African Union on carrying out the African Agenda during her former roles, makes her a vital link in further implementing the joint UN AU framework agreements on Peace&Security and development priorities.

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