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Signing of Partnership agreement between the African Union Commission and New Zealand

The Partnership Agreement was signed by the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, and the Ambassador for New Zealand to the African Union, H.E. Mr. Bruce Shepherd

The African Union Commission (AUC) and The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) have signed a Partnership Agreement, providing a framework and basis for the establishment and implementation of the ‘New Zealand – Africa Geothermal Facility’. The goal of this facility is to expand access to affordable, reliable and…

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The Military Operations Coordination Committee (MOCC) held its 22nd meeting in Addis Ababa

The meeting took place in the wake of the encouraging developments in the evolving outcomes of the electoral process, but also against the backdrop of the need to exchange views and agree on the way forward on the expansion of AMISOM and SNA offensive operations in Somalia

The Military Operations Coordination Committee (MOCC) for the African Union Mission in Somalia convened its 22nd meeting in Addis Ababa, on 24 January 2017. Chiefs of Defense Staff (CDS) of AMISOM Troop Contributing Countries (Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda) or their designated representatives attended the meeting, chaired by the…

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AUC Chairperson condemns attack in Kenya

The attack, which was claimed by the Al Qaeda linked terrorist group Al Shabaab was the second in Mandera in less than three weeks

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has condemned in the strongest terms an attack that killed at least 12 people in the northeastern border town of Mandera on 25 October 2016. The attack, which was claimed by the Al Qaeda linked terrorist group Al Shabaab was…

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African Union Signs Agreement on Africa's High-Speed Railway Network

The Integrated High Speed Train Network is a flagship project of Africa’s continental Agenda 2063

Africa’s dream to connect all its capital and major cities with an Integrated High-speed Railway Network has taken another critical step following the signing of a Five-Year Action Plan between the African Union Commission (AUC), and the Government of the Peoples Republic of China. The signing ceremony by the Chairperson…

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Communiqué of the 608th meeting of the PSC on the situation in Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 608th meeting held on 29 June 2016, adopted the following decision on the situation in Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM): Council, 1. Takes note of the briefing provided by the acting Director for Peace…

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Inception Workshop for the African Union- FAO Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) on Ending Hunger in the Horn of Africa: Moving from Rhetoric to Action

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA What:           Inception Workshop for the African Union- FAO Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) on Ending Hunger in the Horn of Africa: Moving from Rhetoric to Action. When:             28 – 29th June, 2016 Who:            African Union Commission and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United…

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East Africa Donors’ Coordination meeting encouraging Geothermal Investment commences at the African Union Headquarters

The East Africa Donors’ Coordination meeting commenced on Monday 13th June 2016. H.E Dr. Elham M Ibrahim, AUC Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy met with Ambassadors, Gary Quince the Head of the EU delegation to the AU, H.E Mr. Bruce Shepherd of New Zealand, H.E Mr. Thomas Terstegen, Deputy Head…

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The TICAD VI preparatory ministerial meeting

INVITATION TO THE MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES What:                 The Preparatory Ministerial Meeting for the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit (TICAD VI). When:                16-17 June 2016 Where:               Banjul, the Islamic Republic of The Gambia Who:                  Japan, the African Union Commission, the United Nations Office of the…

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AU-HOAI Convenes its 3rd Senior Officials Meeting to Address the Challenges of Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants within and from the Horn of Africa

Ahead of the 2nd  Ministerial Meeting of the African Union-Horn of Africa Initiative (AU-HOAI), Experts from the Core and Neighboring countries of AU-HOAI as well as partner governments and institutions converged in the Rixos - Sea Gate Resort in Sharm-El Sheikh, Egypt, for the Senior Official segment which kicked off…

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Experts convene to finalize draft five year priority programme on employment, poverty eradication and inclusive development in Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC) has developed a draft Five Year Priority Programme that seeks to unlock employment opportunities, eradicate poverty and stimulate inclusive development in Africa.  The First Five Year Priority Programme on Employment, Poverty Eradication and Inclusive Development (5YPP), was developed at the request of the 24th African…