African Union Mission USA

Nov. 1, @AmbMuchanga met @LopesInsights, AU High Representative 2 support States in the negotiations of a new agreement with EU after expiry of the Cotonou Agreement in 2020. He briefed him on the status of preparation & sought his views on the process in the context of #AfCFTA.

20th Statutory Meeting of the #AU Panel of the Wise opens in #Djibouti, led by its Chairperson H.E. Dr. @SpeciosaW. Key message: "#Peace is more Important than power."

Happening now Briefing on African Union Pan-African Women's Awards (PAWA), the AU Strategy for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE Strategy). #STCGEWE19 #Beijing25A #Gender4all #GenerationEqualityAfrica

2020 marks the 25th anniversary since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA), a commitment that provides a framework for achievement of irreversible and measurable progress towards gender equality and women’s empowerment, without leaving anyone behind.

I arrived in Djibouti this evening to participate in the 10th Retreat of @_AfricanUnion Special Envoys in Djibouti, co-organised by the Peace and Security dept of the AUC @AU_PSD.

I opened the 10th retreat of the AU Special Envoys and Permanent Representatives in #Djibouti today. Their perspectives regarding Peace&Security and our multilateral+bilateral partnerships are key to better deliver on the continental priorities in these areas.

My warmest congratulations to President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi @OfficialMasisi on his decisive re-election as president of Botswana. The @_AfricanUnion looks forward to your continued leadership,Sir, in pushing the African agenda forward.

[Communiqué] The Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission @AUC_MoussaFaki calls for the lifting of economic #sanctions imposed on #Zimbabwe @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

[Live] Follow the opening ceremony of the Specialized Technical Committee STC on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment live @ livestream.com/AfricanUnion/e…

The first @_AfricanUnion continental teacher prize ​honors teachers for their contributions. Top three teachers: Augusta Lartey-Young #Ghana; Gladyce Kachope #Uganda ; Eric Ademba #Kenya awarded prizes of $10 000 each​ for the 2019 edition. more @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

[Press Release] #Egypt hosts 3rd Ordinary Session of the @_AfricanUnion STC on Communication and ICT #STCICCT3 @ au.int/en/pressreleas… #SharmElSheikh

The 3rd @_AfricanUnion Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT #STCICCT3 has started in #SharmElSheikh #Egypt at experts level. Ministerial meeting will be 25 to 26 Oct. Ministers will review implementation of agreed projects & approve projects for next 2 years

Le Président de la Commission @AUC_MoussaFaki condamne tout recours à la violence et appelle les acteurs socio-politiques guinéens à la retenue et à privilégier le dialogue pour sortir de la crise actuelle @ au.int/fr/pressreleas… @AUC_DPA

13th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between the #AU Peace and Security Council and the #UN Security Council on the situations in #SouthSudan, the #Sahel, #Libya and the Implementation of the Peace Agreement in the Central African Republic #Centrafrique

I welcomed a delegation from the Pan African Parliament to the Commission. We discussed pertinent administrative related matters regarding the smooth running of the Organ. #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant

@AU_WGDD is having its 4th Specialized Technical Committee meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) on the Review of the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform Action from 28 Oct-1 Nov.

Fellows of Chatham House African Public Health Leadership program called on me today. I was gratified by their determination to apply themselves to contribute to raising the standard of healthcare on the continent. Indeed, there is hope for Africa. #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant

The 3rd @_AfricanUnion Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT #STCICCT3 has started in #SharmElSheikh #Egypt at experts level. Ministerial meeting will be 25 to 26 Oct. Ministers will review implementation of agreed projects & approve projects for next 2 years

The African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights came into force 33 years ago on October 21, 1986, after it was adopted in Nairobi in June 1981. On this day, let us reflect soberly and recommit to promoting and protecting the rights of our people. Happy Africa Human Rights Day!

#AfricanUnion Special Envoy on Women,Peace & Security @AUBinetaDiop embarks on AU-UN joint mission with @UN Deputy SG @AminaJMohammed. The Horn of Africa tour entails meeting #Refugees & women #Peacekeepers; launch of @AWLNetwork Ethiopian chapter; & focus on #HumanTrafficking.