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Addis Ababa, 5 March 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, continues to monitor closely the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, signed in Bangui, on 6 February 2019.

The Chairperson of the Commission takes note of the Cabinet reshuffle carried out by President Faustin Archange Touadera on 3 March 2019, and stresses that this is a step towards inclusive and representative governance in the Central African Republic, as provided for in the Agreement.

Addis Ababa, 5 March 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, welcomes the successful presidential election of 24 February 2019 in Senegal. He particularly congratulates the candidates and the people of Senegal who, through their exemplary and peaceful mobilization, have once again demonstrated their commitment to democracy, peace and stability. He encourages them to persevere in their efforts, including by settling all matters relating to the electoral process through peaceful means and the use of the instruments provided for that purpose.

Addis Ababa, 28 February 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has learnt with sadness the passing away of former President France Albert René of Seychelles.

The Chairperson of the Commission pays tribute to the former President for his longstanding commitment to the liberation of his country and the well-being of its people. He was at the forefront in the struggle for independence and contributed immensely to the socio-economic transformation of the Seychelles. He leaves an indelible mark on the history of his country.

Addis Ababa, 26 February 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, welcomes the historic Advisory Opinion issued yesterday by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Legal Consequences of the Separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965. This Advisory Opinion was delivered in response to a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 22 June 2017, at the initiative of the African Group in New York.

The Chairperson of the Commission would like to highlight three key aspects of the ICJ Advisory Opinion:

Abuja, Nigeria 23 February 2019- The Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the 2019 General Elections in Nigeria, H.E Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, has reiterated his call for the maintenance of a calm and peaceful atmosphere during the voting process and also after the announcement of the results. The former Ethiopian Prime Minister was speaking as he witnessed the start of the voting at Wuse Zone 3 Junior Secondary School in Abuja today.