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Deadline: June 30 2023.
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The #AfCFTA Secretariat is participating in the #BlueFutureConference, organised by the Government of #Comoros, taking place in #Moroni from 12-14/6. #BlueEconomy plays a vital role in the mandate to advance #inclusive & #sustainable economic transformation of #Africa.
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Africa's future depends on active youth involvement. Let's prioritize their voices and empower them to shape a prosperous continent. #YouthEmpowerment #Agenda2063.
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The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will deliver 9 Decisions on Tuesday (13 June) at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania and will be live streamed from 10HRs (EA Time). The full Press Release is below..
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I was saddened to hear of the passing of John Fru Ndi, a leading national political leader in #Cameroon, and wish to extend my sincere condolences to his family, his political party and the Cameroonian government.
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Africa's youthful population demands increased investment for economic and social development to uplift nations' development index.
To learn more about the African Union's efforts in youth development, click the link below
au.int/en/youth-devel #Agenda2063
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High-quality data plays a pivotal role in monitoring progress towards program goals. has organized an advocacy meeting with leadership & #SavingLivesLivelihoods implementing partners, as a precursor to the Data Quality Assessment exercise
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Regional Economic Communities (RECs) play a key role in addressing violations of children's rights in the digital realm.
The EAC Framework for Cyber laws (2008) and the ECOWAS Directive on Fighting Cyber Crime (2011) are commendable efforts.
#DAC2023
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“The strategy's vision is to engage with key stakeholders to develop a harmonized quality &sustainable investment directives, standards, principles,& a community of best practices to facilitate the realization of #Agenda2063. Mr. Islam Swaleh .#Kenya
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🗣 “We have to make sure that concerns involving women & girls - energy poverty, time poverty, the hardships they're facing, the premature deaths - are central to discussions on #EnergyEfficiency”
’s at our Global Conference 👉 iea.li/43CRQm0
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"The question of a common [African] currency, I believe, will come further down the line," says Secretary-General of trib.al/WnWXF1W #NewEconomyGateway
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By endorsing the #Youth charter, African governments commit to formulating youth-friendly policies, allocating resources, and involving young people in decision-making processes. #Agenda2063
Download the African Youth Charter here
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What is the importance of the African #Youth Charter?
The Charter provides young people with a political and legal framework intended to support the development of youth activities at the continental, regional and national level in Africa. #Agenda2063
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“Africa needs to invest & create value addition for agribusiness and the extractive sector through transforming African extractive sector to export semi-finished & finished products abroad for increased value addition” Mr. Chiza Charles Chiumya, Ag. Director IMET #InvestinAfrica
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What is the importance of the African #Youth Charter?
The Charter provides young people with a political and legal framework intended to support the development of youth activities at the continental, regional and national level in Africa. #Agenda2063
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PAP President leads calls for more efficiency, transparency and accountability as Retreat on Institutional Reforms ends.
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#UNGA debate on Implementation of Declaration of Commitment on #HIV/AIDS & political declarations on HIV/AIDS
1- "The #AfricanGroupUN recognizes some positive gains & the practices, we reaffirm our commitment to enhancing global efforts to ending AIDS by 2030."
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Official Statement of the #IGAD Executive Secretary on the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government 👇
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1/Moderated by , the opening session of the AGA-SP Technical Oversight Committee Meeting sets the Agenda for the next 2 days. #DGTrends
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🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Continental Commemoration of the #DayOfTheAfricanChild:
#Zambia will host the Continental celebration of #DAC2023 on 16 June, 2023.
The event will be livestreamed on our social media platforms.
Stay tune for more.
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Attention journalists!
Media accreditation is now open for coverage of the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the AU, Regional Economic Communities, and Regional Mechanisms.
#AUSUMMIT
For registration and details, visit-
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My full remarks regarding the situation in #Sudan during today's opening session of the 14th Ordinary Session of #IGAD Heads of State and Govt. au.int/en/speeches/20
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Remarks of Chairperson at the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Heads of State & Govt regarding the situation in #Sudan : au.int/en/speeches/20
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Starting shortly #IGADSummit14
#IGAD Executive Secreatry with
PM of #Ethiopia
Chairperson of the Commission
Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Uganda
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Provisional programme of work of the #AUPSC for the month of June 2023,
Chairperson of the month: Republic of #Zimbabwe
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"Exciting news! The #AUPeaceFund nears operationalization, with plans to utilize funds in 2023. Sudan crisis, EAC projects, and ATMIS are key focus areas for intervention. $5M from Crisis Reserve Facility to support these efforts.
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🚨The AU & Rwanda have signed the Host Country Agreement on the headquarters of the African Medicines Agency (AMA).
The Agreement was signed by , Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, & AU Commissioner for H.E. Minata Samate.
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AMA it will regulate access to safe, effective, good quality and affordable essential medicines and health technologies through coordination of ongoing regulatory systems, strengthening and harmonizing efforts of the AUC, RECs, Regional Health Organizations and Member States.
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The African Medicines Agency (AMA) will serve as the continental body that will provide regulatory leadership, to ensure that there are harmonized and strengthened regulatory systems, which govern the regulation of medicines and medical products on the African continent.
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The AMA Host Country Agreement was signed today by the Rwandan Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, and H.E. Amb. Minata SAMATE CESSOUMA, Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development.
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What is Aspiration 6 of the AU #Agenda2063?
Chido Cleo Mpemba, , explains the role of the #youth in the development of #Africa.
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A high-level delegation from the Military Staff Committee (MSC) has arrived in #Mogadishu for a security assessment ahead of the drawdown of #ATMIS troops at the end of the month. The 23-member team will hold discussions with the senior leadership of #ATMIS and the… Show more
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"In a step towards sustainable peace, the Crisis Reserve Facility will cover start-up costs for new missions until they're integrated into regular budgets.
Building a brighter future for Africa.#AUpeacefund
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The #AUpeacefund will be utilized for the first time in 2023 on the #Sudan crisis to restore stability and protect affected populations.
The $5M from the Crisis Reserve Facility will also support the EAC Regional Force and .
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The African Union Retreat on Institutional #Reforms & #Agenda2063 is currently underway to review the mandates of various AU institutions; AU #Peace & Security Council; division of labour; & preparations for the 2nd decade of Agenda 2063.
[Press Release] au.int/en/pressreleas
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