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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission HE Moussa Faki Mahamat received the credentials of HE Torbjorn Pettersson, the incoming Swedish ambassador accredited to the African Union Commission.

October 03, 2017
English

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission HE Moussa Faki Mahamat received the credentials of HE Torbjorn Pettersson, the incoming Swedish ambassador accredited to the African Union Commission. He thanked Sweden for its support for AU-led initiatives at the United Nations Security Council and looked forward to deepening the cooperation between the Commission and Sweden, particularly around peace building, security and development

“100 Days to the CFTA” - Chief Negotiators reconfirm their commitment to conclude negotiations on the CFTA by end of 2017

October 03, 2017
English

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 02 October 2017. The African Union Commission is organizing the Seventh Meeting of the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) Negotiating Forum (CFTA-NF) from 02-07 October 2017 in Ethiopia. The Objective of the meeting is to consider the draft Texts of the CFTA Agreement and its Annexes and Appendices proposed by the Technical Working Groups (TWGs). Furthermore, the Chief Negotiators will discuss criteria for designating sensitive products and exclusion list in the modalities for tariff liberalization.

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Experts’ Meeting of the Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment; towards advancing Africa’s Agenda 2063

October 03, 2017
English

Addis Ababa, 3 October 2017 -The experts’ session of the second meeting of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment under the theme: “Enhancing environmental and agricultural transformation to achieve food and nutrition security in advancing Agenda 2063,” commenced yesterday, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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African Union deploys Long Term Experts and Short Term Election Observers to the Republic of Kenya’s fresh presidential election on 26 October 2017

October 03, 2017
English

Addis Ababa, 3 October 2017: As the Republic of Kenya prepares for fresh presidential election on 26 October 2017, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, will deploy an African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to Kenya.
The deployment of the AUEOM takes place in two phases. The first phase comprises five (5) election experts and takes place from 24 September – 9 November 2017. This is to ensure that the AUEOM conducts a comprehensive observation and analysis of all relevant aspects of the electoral process.

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Opening Remarks at Experts’ Meeting by Her Excellency Mrs.Josefa Sacko Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, October 2, 2017 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2nd MEETING OF THE SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL COMMITTEE (STC) ON AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

Opening Remarks at Experts’ Meeting

by

Her Excellency Mrs. Josefa Sacko

Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture

October 2, 2017
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Experts from Member States;
Staff of the AU Commission;
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Dates: 
October 02, 2017
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Communiqué sur la République Démocratique du Congo

October 02, 2017
English

Addis Abeba, 2 octobre 2017 - Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, SEM Moussa Faki Mahamat, à la tête d’une importante délégation comprenant notamment la Commissaire aux Affaires Politiques, Madame Minata Cessouma, a effectué une visite de travail du 28 septembre au 1er octobre 2017 en République Démocratique du Congo.

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African Union deploys International Election Observation Mission to Liberia

October 02, 2017
English

Addis Ababa, 29 September 2017: At the invitation of the Government and National Electoral Commission of Liberia, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat, has approved the deployment of a Short-Term Election Observation Mission to Liberia to observe the country’s presidential and legislative elections scheduled for 10 October 2017.

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Statement by Ambassador Albert M. Muchanga African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry Delivered at the 51st Joint Advisory Group (JAG) Meeting of the International Trade Centre Held at the World Trade Organization

Statement by Ambassador Albert M. Muchanga

African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry

Delivered at the 51st Joint Advisory Group (JAG)

Meeting of the International Trade Centre Held at the

World Trade Organization, Room S1

Geneva, 10th July 2017

Our Gracious Hostess, Ms. Arancha González, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre,

Your Excellency, Dr. Isatou Touray, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment of The Gambia,

Dates: 
October 02, 2017
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Key Note Statement by Ambassador Albert M. Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry, African Union Commission Delivered at the JOINT HIGH LEVEL UNGA SIDE EVENT: “Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa (2016 – 2025)

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Key Note Statement by Ambassador Albert M. Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry, African Union Commission Delivered at the JOINT HIGH LEVEL UNGA SIDE EVENT:
“Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa (2016 – 2025): from Political Commitment to Actions on the Ground
21 September, 2017
New York, New York, USA  
Your Excellences Heads of State and Government,
Distinguished Representatives,
Honourable Ministers,
Your Excellences Co-Sponsors of the High Level Event,
Distinguished Delegates,

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October 02, 2017
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Statement by Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry African Union Commission Delivered at the Expert Group Meeting on ARIA Meeting held at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Conference Centre on 10th May, 2017

Good morning Colleagues,

I am glad to be with this group of distinguished thought leaders on matters of economic integration.

I warmly welcome our colleagues from outside Africa. You are among friends, feel at home.

Dear colleagues,

The product that you are processing will be a vital guide to policy and decision making on African economic integration.

This is because we are harnessing economic integration as a key lever of inclusive and sustainable development, especially with regard to the Continental Free Trade Area project.

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October 02, 2017
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