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      Extraordinary Session Of The Pan-African Parliament
      Extraordinary Session Of The Pan-African Parliament
      28 April 2026

      WHAT:        The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), will convene an Extraordinary

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      Continental Coordination and Capacity Forum for CESA Thematic Clusters
      Continental Coordination and Capacity Forum for CESA Thematic Clusters
      28 April 2026

      Building on the achievements of CESA 16–25, CESA 26–35 seeks to accelerate inclusive, equitable, high-quality education systems that equip African learners with competencies for the future of work, innovation, and sustainable development. CTVET-34 complements this by strengthening TVET systems for youth employability, entrepreneurship, industrialization, and economic growth.

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      Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP)
      Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP)
      27 April 2026

      Introduction

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      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of Freedom Day of the Republic of South Africa
      AUC Chairperson Message on the occasion of Freedom Day of South Africa
      27 April 2026

      The African Union Commission stands in solidarity with the people and Government of the Republic of South Africa in commemorating Freedom Day.

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      Statement by IED Director at Experts Session of the 5th Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Transport and Energy
      Statement by IED Director at Experts Session of 5th STC on Transport and Energy
      27 April 2026

      • Representative of the Government of the Republic of South Africa.
      • Distinguished delegates from the AU Member Countries.

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      The 5th Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Transport and Energy
      5th Session of AU Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Transport and Energy
      27 April 2026

      27–30 April 2026 | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

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      African Union and Denmark Strengthen Partnership to Advance Sustainable Peace Financing in Africa
      African Union and Denmark Strengthen Partnership to Advance Sustainable Peace Fi
      24 April 2026

      The African Union Peace Fund and the Government of Denmark convened a high-level meeting to officially mark the launch of Denmark’s support to the African Union Peace Fund, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing peace, security, and stability across Africa through sustainable and African-led financing mechanisms.

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      African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy
      AU Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance
      24 April 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, successfully convened the 5

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      African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy
      African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security
      24 April 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, successfully convened the 5th Edition of the Joint Specialized Training for African Union Short-Term Election Observers (STOs) from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

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      Keynote Address by H.E. Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO AUDA-NEPAD at the Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China
      Address CEO AUDA-NEPAD at Annual Retreat of Group of African Ambassadors, China
      23 April 2026

      • Excellencies,

      • H.E. Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Permanent Representative of the African Union to China,

      • H.E. Mr. Martin Mpana, Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China,

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      AUC Chairperson this morning bid farewell to H.E. Amb. El Hadj Nounke Kaba, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea
      AUC Chairperson bid farewell to H.E. Amb. El Hadj Nounke Kaba, Ambassador Guinea
      23 April 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning bid farewell to H.E. Amb.

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      Opening Statement at the Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China (GAAC), H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, PhD AU Permanent Representative to the People's Republic of China, Beijing
      Statement by AU Perm. Rep. to China at GAAC Annual Retreat
      23 April 2026

      Opening Statement
      at the       Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China (GAAC)

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