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      Towards a Unified Electricity Market  AfSEM-CMP Technical Meeting in Addis Ababa Solidifies Africa’s Power Integration Trajectory
      Towards a Unified Electricity Market AfSEM-CMP Technical Meeting in Addis Ababa
      1 July 2025

      Under the theme “Advancing AfSEM and CMP Implementation, Strengthening Regional Power Markets for a Unified and Sustainable African Electricity Future,”

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      Commissioner Lerato Calls on Youth to Lead Africa’s Energy Future at Youth Energy Summit 2025
      Commissioner Lerato Calls on Youth to Lead Africa’s Energy Future
      18 June 2025

      H.E Lerato, opened her speech by highlighting the persistent issue of energy poverty that affects millions across Africa, with women and girls bearing the disproportionate brunt—often spending hours collecting firewood and charcoal, resulting in health hazards and hampering education and economic productivity.

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      Commissioner Lerato Calls for Urgent Action on Adopting National Green Hydrogen Policies at African Green Hydrogen Summit 2025
      Commissioner Lerato Calls for Urgent Action on Adopting National Green Hydrogen
      12 June 2025

      A key highlight of the summit was the continental keynote delivered by H.E Lerato, on June 12, which drew significant attention from international observers and national governments alike. Her address reaffirmed Africa’s strategic role in the future of green energy, aligning with Africa Union’s Agenda 2063, which envisions an integrated, prosperous, and climate-resilient Africa.

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      Mobilizing Climate Finance for Africa’s Infrastructure Future: PIDA Roundtable Consultations
      Mobilizing Climate Finance for Africa’s Infrastructure Future
      9 June 2025

      This initiative forms part of the preparatory roadmap for the Luanda Infrastructure Financing Summit, co-hosted by the Government of Angola, AUDA-NEPAD and the African Union Commission . The summit, scheduled for October 2025, 

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      Communiqué of the High Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa
      Communiqué of the High Level Policy Dialogue on AI in Africa
      17 May 2025

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      Africa Declares AI a Strategic Priority as High-Level Dialogue Calls for Investment, Inclusion, and Innovation
      Africa Declares AI a Strategic Priority - Investment, Inclusion, and Innovation
      17 May 2025

      The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia and the Institute for Security Studies, convened a High-Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI

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      Communiqué of the High Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa
      Communiqué of the HLP Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa
      17 May 2025

      Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Africa`s Development, Prosperity and Collaboration.

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      Statement by H.E Lerato D. Mataboge, AUCC Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, at the Global AI Summit on Africa
      Speech: Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at Global AI Summit on Africa
      3 April 2025

      Excellencies
      Distinguished partners and participants,
      All Protocols observed

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      Her Excellency Lerato Dorothy Mataboge Takes Oath as African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
      H.E. Lerato Dorothy Mataboge Takes Oath as AUC Commissioner for I&E
      13 March 2025
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      New senior leadership of the African Union Commission assumes office.
      New senior leadership of the African Union Commission assumes office.
      13 March 2025

      The newly elected African Union Commission Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and the Commissioners have assumed office today, 13 March 2025, following the handover ceremony that saw the outgoing lead

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      Malawi becomes 38th African Country to join Africa's Single Air Transport Market
      Malawi becomes 38th African Country to join Africa's Single Air Transport Market
      20 February 2025

      In a significant stride towards unifying Africa’s skies and advancing economic integration, the Republic of Malawi has officially signed the Solemn Commitment to join the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). SAATM, a flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 aims to establish a unified air transport market across the continent enchaining Africa’s broader economic integration efforts.

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      African Union Reaffirms Commitment to Road Safety at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference in Marrakech
      AU Reaffirms Commitment to Road Safety at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference
      19 February 2025

      The 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety took place in Marrakech, Morocco, from February 18 to 20, 2025.

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