May 03, 2011
Africa: Jean Ping Reiterates AU'S Commitment to an Enhanced Global Cooperation Against Terrorism
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Jean Ping, has learned of the US operation that took place in Abbottabad, Pakistan, on 1st May 2011, during which the… Read more »
May 01, 2011
Africa: Steering Committee of African-Arab Joint Action Plan on Agricultural Development and Food Security held
Jointly organized by the Department of Rural Economy And Agriculture of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), the… Read more »
April 28, 2011
Africa: The African Standby Force: A Tool for Peace and Integration of the Continent
The workshop on the third roadmap for the operationalization of the African Standby Force (ASF) started on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in Douala, Cameroon. Organised by the… Read more »
Africa: General Konate Visits the Logistics Base of the African Stand by Force (ASF)
General Konate, High Level Representative of the African Union (AU) for the African Standby Force (ASF) Operation visited on Thursday, April 28, 2011, the site intended for the… Read more »
Africa: Press Statement of the 276th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 276th meeting held on 28 April 2011, was briefed by Dr. Jakob Kellenberger, President of the International… Read more »
Africa: Resignation of the Joint Chief Mediator, Djibril Bassolé
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Jean Ping, has accepted the resignation of the Joint African Union United Nations Chief Mediator for Darfur, Mr. Djibril… Read more »
April 27, 2011
Africa: ICRC President, Dr. Jakob Kellenberger, Expected at the AU Headquarters
Dr. Jakob Kellenberger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), will be on an official visit to the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa,… Read more »
April 26, 2011
Africa: African Union Calls for Multilaterial Ceasefire Talks
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 275th meeting held on 26 April 2011, held at ministerial level, adopted the following decision on the situation… Read more »
Africa: Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the Activities of the AU High Level Ad Hoc Committee on the Situation in Libya
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Africa: Declaration of the Ministerial Meeting of the Peace and Security Council on the State of Peace and Security in Africa
1. The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 275th meeting held at ministerial level, on 26 April 2011, debated on the state of peace and security in the… Read more »
Africa: The AU High Level ad hoc Committee on Libya Convenes Its Fourth Meeting in Addis Ababa
As part of the implementation of its mandate, the AU High Level ad hoc Committee on Libya met in Addis Ababa, on 25 and 26 April 2011, at the ministerial level, in line with the… Read more »
April 25, 2011
Africa: Joint Statement on the Second Annual U.S.-AU High Level Meeting
The United States and the African Union (AU) met on April 20 and 21, 2011, in Washington for the second annual U.S.-AU High Level Meeting. Talks centered on how the United States… Read more »
April 21, 2011
Africa: Press Statement of the 273rd Meeting of the Peace and Security Council
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 273rd meeting held on 21 April 2011, reviewed the situation in Somalia in light of the report of the Chairperson… Read more »
Africa: Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the Situation in Cote d'Ivoire
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Africa: Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the Situation in Somalia
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Africa: Communique of the 273rd Meeting of the Peace and Security Council
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 273rd meeting held on 21 April 2011, adopted the following decision on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire: Read more »
Africa: Visit of the Chairperson to Atlanta
The African Union Chairperson, Dr. Jean Ping, visits Atlanta, Georgia, at the invitation of the Africa Heritage Foundation. The visit is an important milestone for the Africa… Read more »
April 20, 2011
Africa: Rawlings Calls For Renewal of Commitment to Peace in Somalia
African Union High Representative for Somalia Jerry John Rawlings has urged all parties in the Somali peace process to re-new their commitment and work as a unified front to… Read more »
Africa: AU Ministers of Health Expected to Formulate Clear Response to Climate Change
The two day Ministerial meeting of the 5th session of the AU Conference of Ministers of Health (CAMH5) started in Windhoek Namibia today under the theme “The impact of… Read more »
April 18, 2011
Africa: Chairperson Begins Official Visit to the United States
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr. Jean Ping, is in the United States for an official visit which will include a meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State,… Read more »
April 17, 2011
Africa: CAM5 Experts Meeting Challenged to Produce Action Oriented Plan on Climate Change and Its Effects on Health
Experts from AU Member States are meeting in Windhoek, Namibia to, among others, identify the major effects of climate change on health in Africa and to support strong actions to… Read more »
April 14, 2011
Africa: AU Experts Take Part in CSO Meeting on HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support
The Africa wide Civil Society Organisation (CSO) universal access review meeting on HIV prevention, treatment, care and support took place from 14-15 April in Windhoek Namibia,… Read more »
Africa: AU - Gawanas Underscored Need to Address Youth and Women Unemployment
Advocate Bience Gawanas, Commissioner for Social Affairs of the African Union, today Thursday 14 April 2011, addressed the Eighth Ordinary Session of the Labour and Social… Read more »
April 13, 2011
Africa: The Eighth Ordinary Session of the LSAC of the AU Opens Tomorow in Yaounde
A tripartite Conference bringing together African Union Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs; representatives of Employers; and Trade Unionists, opens on 14 April 2011 at the… Read more »
Africa: Labour and Social Affairs Experts Meet in Yaounde
African Union Experts in the domain of Labour and Social Affairs were urged to exchange views on the theme: “Promoting Employment for Social Cohesion and Inclusive… Read more »