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Joint Press Release: 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to Feature High-Level Focus on Clean Cooking as African Union and Tanzania Unite for Climate Solutions

By elevating clean cooking to the highest levels of political decision-making, African countries can create an enabling environment for innovation, investment, and sustainable development

At COP29 in Azerbaijan, the African Union (AU) and the United Republic of Tanzania will join forces in a high-level side event to make clean cooking a central part of the global climate agenda. The event, “Addressing Clean Cooking Challenges in Africa: A Call for African Leadership,” will take place…

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African Union Delegation Visits Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to Strengthen Education amid Humanitarian Challenges

This visit is organised within the AU theme of the year 2024 and is a contribution to the AU Agenda 2063 Aspirations

A field visit begins in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) conducted by the Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI), African Union Commission (AUC). The visit takes place from October 28 – 30, 2024 and aims at taking stock of the education system in the Sahrawi refugee camps in Shaheed El Hafed. The…

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Private sector can accelerate Intra-African trade and investments: African Union Private sector Forum

2024 marks the 15th edition of the forum which will be held in Lusaka, Zambia from the 31st October – 2nd November 2024, focused on “unlocking opportunities for private actors to accelerate Intra-African trade and investments”

The annual African Union Private Sector Forum is set to review and explore innovative actions that allow the private sector to fully participate in, contribute to and benefit from Intra-African trade and investments. 2024 marks the 15th edition of the forum which will be held in Lusaka, Zambia from the 31st October…

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson's statement in support of End of Sanctions against the Republic of Zimbabwe

The Chairperson remains concerned by the negative impact of continued sanctions against the Republic of Zimbabwe to the country’s socio-economic development and recovery efforts

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat renews the African Union call for the immediate and unconditional lifting of all remaining sanctions imposed against the Republic of Zimbabwe, and in support of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) commemoration of SADC Anti-Sanctions Day. The Chairperson acknowledges the…

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African women mobilize to end hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in structured support to ongoing peace processes

The women developed pathways to centralize the role of women and civil society in conflict prevention, resolution, peacebuilding processes, and post conflict reconstruction

Women from across the continent have mobilized to support H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Champion of the AU for Peace and Reconciliation in Africa, in his pivotal role as the mediator through the Luanda Process, as mandated by the AU Heads of State…

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Africa Skills Week 2024 Concludes with Bold Call for Institutionalization and Youth Empowerment in Skills Development

Themed “Skills and jobs for the 21st century: quality skills development for sustainable employability in Africa,” the conference aligned with the African Union's Year of Education 2024

Africa Skills Week (ASW) 2024, held in Accra from October 14 to 18, drew to a triumphant close with a bold call to institutionalize the event as a biennial gathering aimed at promoting dialogue, experience sharing, and collaboration on skills development and employment in Africa. Themed “Skills and jobs for…

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African Union Commission Chair Condemns the Post-Election Violence in Mozambique and Calls for Calm

The Chairperson urges all political actors to maintain a peaceful disposition as the country awaits the official declaration of the final results by the Constitutional Council

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemns the killing of Mr Elvino Divas and Mr Paulo Gambe and expresses his sincere condolences to their families. The Chairperson calls on the Mozambican security authorities to undertake the necessary investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.  The Chairperson…

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Africa: Women’s participation must increase, not just numbers but quality of contributions to peace and security in the Great Lakes Region

The Women, Peace and Security Agenda presents a comprehensive approach to gender mainstreaming in peace and security to ensure women’s participation in conflict prevention and resolution, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconstruction

The African Union (AU) recognizes that women’s participation and leadership must be considered a primary element in the quest for peace and security on the continent. In recognition of the importance of women as equal partners in peace, security, governance and sustainable development, the African Union through the Office of…

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Chairperson Welcomes Appointment of New President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Commends Tenure of Former President Zewde

The Chairperson further reiterates the continued support of the African Union Commission to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia's journey to deepen the country’s democracy

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat warmly congratulates H.E Taye Atske-Selassie upon his appointment as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia during a joint sitting of the House of Peoples Representatives and the House of Federation today in Addis Ababa. The Chairperson also commends outgoing…

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Cameroon Commemorates Global Literacy Day with Multilingual Education Emphasis and Innovative Tributes

The International Literacy Day celebrations, centered on the theme "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace," featured a global conference focused on enhancing policies

The 2024 International Literacy Day (ILD) global celebrations took place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on September 9-10, under the theme "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace." The event, held under the patronage of Cameroon’s Head of State and led by Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute and the United…