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The African Union Commission and the African Minerals Development Center consult the Private Sector on the implementation of the Africa Mining Vision

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Minerals Development Center consulted today the Private Sector on the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) initiative under the theme: “Leveraging the role of Chambers of Mines and Mining Association in the implementation of the Africa Mining Vision”. The objective of the two-day meeting…

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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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The Senior Officials Session of the First African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Trade, Industry and Minerals (STC-TIM) commences at AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Senior Officials Session of the First AU Specialized Technical Committee on Trade, Industry and Minerals (STC-TIM), kicked off today at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters in Addis Ababa under the theme: “Promoting Regional Integration through Trade and Industrialization in Africa”. The STC is set to provide technical guidance…

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AU Commission Chairperson concludes official visit to Belarus

A bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Belarus, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, holding talks with the Board Chairman of the Belarus National Bank and delivering a lecture at the University of Belarus. These are highlights of the maiden official visit of the…

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Africa urged to show a unified sense of purpose by financing Agenda 2063 and the SDGs

H.E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission is challenging African member States to demonstrate commitment in developing financing mechanisms towards the implementation of Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Agenda 2030; the Sustainable development Goals. Speaking during the “9th Joint Annual Meetings of the African Union…

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H.E. David G. Bala, outgoing ambassador of Nigeria to Burkina Faso, pays a farewell visit to AU SAFGRAD office.

HE David G. BALA, outgoing Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Burkina Faso, pays a farewell visit to AU SAFGRAD Office. He used the opportunity of the visit to highlight the crucial role of Agriculture in Africa, hence African Union SAFGRAD programmes. HE David G. Bala (in the…

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ERRATUM: The Africa Pavilion at COP21 officially opens on a high note

“Africa’s message for this Summit is clear”

Africa today sent an unequivocal message of solidarity and unity of purpose at the official opening of the Africa Pavilion at the UNFCCC COP 21 in Paris. Speaking at the high level opening, President Yayi Boni of Benin, was resolute that the Africa is not at the negotiating table with…

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The Africa Pavilion at COP21 official opens on a high note

“Africa’s message for this Summit is clear”

Africa today sent an unequivocal message of solidarity and unity of purpose at the official opening of the Africa Pavilion at the UNFCCC COP 21 in Paris. Speaking at the high level opening, President Yayi Boni of Benin, was resolute that the Africa is not at the negotiating table with…

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Erratum: Third Africa-India Forum Summit (AIFS-III): both sides commit to open more investment opportunities to enhance the socio-economic development of their populations

African Heads of State and Government gathered at the Third Africa-India Forum Summit (AIFS-III) on 29 October 2015 witnessed a blend of the rich cultural diversity of Africa and India during the opening ceremony that took place at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in New Delhi, where dance groups from…