October 22, 2010
Africa: The Lisbon Treaty of the European Union: Implications for Africa-EU Relations
The second session of the Fridays of the Commission Conference/Debate for 2010 was held on 22 October at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa whose focus was the Lisbon… Read more »
October 21, 2010
Africa: Realizing Human Rights: A Key to Achieving Sustainable Peace in Africa
Representatives of embassies of AU member states, Regional Economic Communities, UN agencies, educational institutions, international organizations and AUC staff members,… Read more »
Africa: Amani Africa: 'Promote and Protect Peace and Security in Africa'
The Amani Africa Command Post Exercise (CPX) officially kicked off on 20 October 2010 at the Headquarters of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The CPX, which will be conducted… Read more »
October 19, 2010
Africa: Third Africa-EU Summit : Joint Task Force Meeting to Kick Off at the AU Headquarters
The Joint Task Force will meet from 20 to 21 October to discuss the cooperation between EU and AU in all eight partnerships. It will prepare work for the upcoming Africa-EU… Read more »
Africa: Amani Africa: Building Capacity for Sustainable Peace
The Amani Africa Command Post Exercise (CPX) will officially kick off on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 at 10:00 at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa,… Read more »
October 18, 2010
Ethiopia: AUC/ECA International Study Group to Review Africa's Mineral Regimes
A three-day validation workshop to review the status of Africa's mineral regime opens on Wednesday 20 to Friday 22 October 2010 at the UN Conference Center in Addis Ababa,… Read more »
October 15, 2010
Africa: African Women's Decade Launched in Nairobi
The African Women's Decade, AWD (2010-2020) has been launched. It has the theme "grassroots approach to gender equality and women's empowerment". Read more »
October 07, 2010
Africa: Improving Maritime Security and Safety in Africa
Addis Ababa – Thirty-eight (38) African countries are either coastal or island states. "Africa borders the major sea lanes of the world and is therefore strategically… Read more »
October 06, 2010
Africa: Launch of Decade of African Women to be Held in Kenya
The African Women's Decade will be launched on 15 October 2010, at the Kenyatta Conference Center in Nairobi Kenya. The occasion is highly significant on the African Union… Read more »
Africa: African Union Commission Outlines Role in Peace and Security
Addis Ababa- The African Union and the European Union are working very closely to ensure peace and security on the African continent and the AU is benefitting from the EU's… Read more »
October 05, 2010
Africa: Summit Kicks-Off Tomorrow with High Level Official Meeting in Tripoli
The Second Afro- Arab Summit bringing together sixty-six Arabic speaking countries opens tomorrow 6 October 2010, with the High Level Official meeting, at the El Mehari Hotel in… Read more »
October 01, 2010
Africa: The Fourth Session of the AU Conference of Ministers for Drug Control and Crime Prevention kicks off in Addis Ababa
The Fourth Session of the AU Conference of Ministers for Drug Control and Crime Prevention opened today, Friday 1 October 2010 at the head quarters of the African Union… Read more »
September 21, 2010
Africa: Africa - Gains On Anti-Poverty Goals Associated With Bold And Innovative Policies
Report lays out achievements and proposes an action agenda to boost further progress Read more »
September 20, 2010
Africa: CAMFA Opens with Call to Stop Illegal Actvities on Africa's Waters.
The First Conference of African Ministers for Fisheries and Aquaculture (CAMFA) opened today in the Gambian capital, Banjul, with a call to put in place robust strategies and… Read more »
September 17, 2010
Africa: Africa EU Partnership: Brussels Hosts High Level Meeting on Space
The African Space Agency, the Pan-African University Institute on Space Science and the Future of Space Technologies and the Applications on the African continent, were at the… Read more »
September 16, 2010
Africa: Partnership Eight Africa-European Union Joint Expert Group Opens in Brussels
The Commissioner of Human Resources Science and Technology (HRST) of the African Union, Mr. Jean Pierre Ezin, said competitiveness in the world economy rests increasingly on… Read more »
September 08, 2010
Africa: AU: Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change Holds in Addis Ababa
"The African Union Commission is encouraged by the level of enthusiasm demonstrated by all our agriculture and climate change experts and stakeholders gathered here today to… Read more »
September 07, 2010
Africa: Woman Scientists to Receive AU Awards on 9 September
On 9 September 2010, at the Headquarters of the AU Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, five excelling African woman scientists will receive distinction of excellence awards for… Read more »
September 06, 2010
Africa: COMAI V: Libyan Ambassador in Addis Ababa signs Host Agreement with African Union Commission
Ahead of the Fifth Conference of African Ministers responsible for integration (COMAIV) which the competent Authorities of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya… Read more »
September 02, 2010
Africa: DPKO and AU Meeting on Peacekeeping in Addis-Ababa
A meeting focusing on means to ensure adequate, predictable and sustainable resources for peace operations and other related activities was held on 1 September at the African… Read more »
Africa: Cairo Call for Peace: Make Peace Happen in Africa Without Delay
"We make this call for peace in Africa, and appeal to all stakeholders, including women, youth, the African civil society, intellectuals and the private sector, as well as all… Read more »
August 27, 2010
Africa: African Union Looking Towards a Triumphant Peace Day
The African Union (AU) High-Level Retreat on the promotion of peace, security and stability in Africa kicked off on Thursday 26 August 2010 in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt. Read more »
July 31, 2010
Africa: Decision of the 15th AU Summit
The 15th AU Summit held in Kampala, Uganda, from 19 to 27 July has adopted the following decisions: Read more »
July 29, 2010
Africa: AU Commission Chair Meets With Indian Delegation
Dr. Jean PING, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on 22 July 2010 had received the Indian delegation to the Kampala Summit, led by the Vice Minister in the Ministry of… Read more »
Africa: The AU and the CCA Pledge to Strengthen Business Ties between US and Africa
Memorandum of Understanding signed by the parties today paves the way for private sector development on the continent Read more »