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PIDA Week: Private and public sector partnerships key to unlocking Africa’s infrastructure funding

November 26, 2019
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Cairo, Egypt, 26 November 2019– The 2019 Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Week opened in Cairo, Egypt on Monday with a clarion call from key players in the infrastructure sector for enhanced partnerships between the public and private sectors to develop the continent’s infrastructure to spur industrial growth and employment creation.

They agreed that greater economic activity, enhanced efficiency and increased competitiveness on the continent were continually being hampered by inadequate transport, communication, water and power infrastructure.

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Preliminary Statement: AU Election Observation Mission to the 24 November 2019 Presidential Election in the Republic of Guinea Bissau

November 26, 2019
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1. INTRODUCTION

On 24 November 2019, Bissau Guineans turned out massively to vote in the presidential election held for voters both in the country and the Diaspora. This election was conducted within a context of political tension and institutional crises which drew the attention of the international community. This election which is fundamental to the political situation in Guinea Bissau, represent major stakes to the people and an important challenge to national and international stakeholders.

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African Union and Germany to Deepen Cooperation in the Area of Technical, Vocational Training Education

November 21, 2019
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Addis Ababa – Ethiopia. November 21, 2019. Mr. Thomas Oppermann, Vice-President of the German Parliament called on H.E Mr. Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission at AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa.

Welcoming Mr Oppermann, the Deputy Chairperson asked the Vice-President to convey his warm greetings and admiration to Her Excellency Angela Dorothea Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, for the bold decision she took, at huge political cost to herself and her party to open the doors of Germany to refugees.

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The African Union Commission (AU) announces the arrival of an Election Observation Mission, for the 24 November 2019 Presidential election in the Republic of Guinea Bissau.

November 25, 2019
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The African Union Commission (AU) announces the arrival of an Election Observation Mission, for the 24 November 2019 Presidential election in the Republic of Guinea Bissau. At the invitation of the Government of Guinea Bissau, the President of the AU Commission, His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat decided to deploy this Mission to asses and report on the conduct of this election.

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Communiqué on the Chairperson’s working visit to Botswana

November 23, 2019
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23 November 2019, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat concluded a two-day working visit to Botswana today.

During this visit, the Chairperson held discussions with President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s and his new Cabinet at a Cabinet Retreat outside the capital Gaborone, following recent general elections in the country.

Communiqué on the Chairperson’s working visit to South Africa

November 22, 2019
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22 November 2019, Addis Abeba: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat concluded a two-day working visit to the Republic of South Africa today.

Accompanied by Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, CEO of AUDA-Nepad and other senior officials, the Chairperson held discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa, Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and senior officials from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).

Activities of STATAFRIC launched in the sidelines of the 13th Session of CoDGs in Tunis

November 20, 2019
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Tunis 20 November 2019 – The activities of the African Union Institute for Statics (STATAFRIC) has been launched on 18 November 2019 by the Department of Economic Affairs of the AUC in the sidelines of the 13th Session of the Committee of Directors General of the National Statistics Offices (CoDGs) holding in Tunis, Republic of Tunisia.
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13th Committee Of Director Generals Of National Statistical Offices (CODGS) Ends With A Resolve To Enhance And Valorise Statistics In Africa

November 21, 2019
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Tunis, Tunisia 21 November 2019 – The Thirteen Annual Session of the African Union Committee of Directors General of the National Statistics Offices (CoDGs) which started on 19 November 2019 in Tunis under the theme:  “The year of refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons: Towards durable solutions to forced displacement in Africa” , ended on 21 November 2019 with the following recommendations: 
 
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