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 The African Union (AU) through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) continues to lead the continent in the fight against the COVID19 pandemic.

Since its outbreak, the viral infection has affected economies and millions of families, leading to a change in the customary way of living life. With several member states left dealing with the disease, the Africa CDC has continued to lead the fight against the pandemic by supporting several governments in several ways, including through the acquisition and distribution of vaccines.

The Republic of Togo and the Republic of Mauritius became the twenty-third (23^rd) and the twenty-fourth (24^th) African Union (AU) member states to sign the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) on 20 and 21 September 2021

The African Union Economic Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) has urged the African populace to get vaccinated if herd immunity is to be achieved. Currently, only three percent of Africa’s population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19!

The African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure & Energy, H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, delivered the keynote speech to the International Forum for Energy Transition, held on 9 September 2021 under the theme “A pathway towards carbon neutrality and sustainable energy future”.

The African Union Commission (AUC) in conjunction with the government of Côte d’Ivoire, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the West African Health Organization (WAHO), jointly organized a two-day virtual consultation on how to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in Africa through food fortification.

The meeting, held from 2-3 September 2021, was under the theme "Food Fortification: Which Dietary Approach to Reduce Micronutrient Deficiencies in Africa?”