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African Union Commission pledges continued partnership with WFP

Speaking at the 2017 opening session of the Annual WFP Executive Board meeting, AUC Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, H.E Josefa Sacko, representing the AUC Chairperson, H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, lauded the WFP for its continued support to hundreds of millions of Africa’s vulnerable populations over the past decades

The African Union Commission has reiterated its commitment to working with the World Food Programme (WFP) in enhancing the livelihoods of the African citizenry. Speaking at the 2017 opening session of the Annual WFP Executive Board meeting, AUC Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, H.E Josefa Sacko, representing the AUC…

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Africa stands in solidarity with Italy

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has sent her deep condolences to the Government and people of Italy, and the European Union following the earthquake on 24 August 2016

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has sent her deep condolences to the Government and people of Italy, and the European Union following the earthquake on 24 August 2016. The earthquake of estimated 6.2 magnitude destroyed lives, livelihoods and infrastructure, in a historic centre. At least…

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WFP executive board: HRST commissioner taking part to the side event in WFP headquarters, Rome-Italy- 15 June 2016

The World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Board Side Event took place in Rome (Italy), to mark the Centre's fifth anniversary. Prior to the side event, the African Union’s Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology, Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga, addressed the group of African ambassadors present in Rome. The Commissioner…

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Africa EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) 2nd Stakeholder Forum Calls for action to deliver post-COP21

The Second Stakeholder Forum of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) presented a call for action from participants to ensure the delivery of sustainable energy for Africa post-COP21. The event, which was organised by, the Italian Government, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the European Union Commission (EC), with support of…

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Commissioner for Peace and Security meets the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho

The African Union (AU) Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Smaïl Chergui met Hon Tlohang Sekhamane, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the margins the Italy-Africa Ministerial Conference in Rome, Italy on 19 May 2016. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two to…

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AU Commission Chairperson in Italy for First Africa-Italy Ministerial Conference

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has arrived in Italy, for the First “Africa-Italy Ministerial Conference” expected to hold on 18 May 2016, at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in Rome. The conference will allow the Heads of delegation from Africa…

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AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture Speaks at the 29th FAO Regional Conference for Africa

The Ministerial Session of the 29th Session of the FAO Conference for Africa opened in Abidjan with statements from the Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Daniel Kablan Duncan, the Director General of FAO, Dr. Jose Graziano Da Silva, AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, Mrs. Tumusiime…

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Italian President Sergio Mattarella pays official visit to the African Union Commission

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has lauded the relationship between Africa and Italy. The AUC Chairperson addressed the press following an audience with the President of the Italian Republic, H.E Sergio Mattarella who was paying an official visit to the African Union Headquarters in…