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      Remarks by Chairperson of the Executive Council at the 37th Ordinary Session
      13 October 2020

      Excellency, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr Faki Moussa Mahamat
      Excellencies, Members of the Executive Council

      Speeches
      AUC Chairperson Statement at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council
      13 October 2020

      Madam Chairperson of the Executive Council,
      Honourable members of the Executive Council,

      Deputy Chairperson of the Commission,

      Commissioners,

      Heads of Organs,

      Press releases
      COVID-19, security and development take centre stage in Ministerial meeting of the African Union
      COVID-19, security and development take centre stage in Ministerial meeting
      13 October 2020

      The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives and livelihoods of

      Press releases
      Twelve Heads of State commit themselves to play the role of leadership, advocacy and facilitation for Arts, Culture and Heritage
      Twelve Heads of State commit to lead in Arts, Culture and Heritage
      10 February 2020

      On the sidelines of the 33rd Assembly of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, twelve Heads of State solemnly accepted the invitation of His Excellency Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, President of the Republic of Mali, African Union leader for Arts, Culture and Heritage to act as co-champions.

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      African First Ladies Advocate Inclusion of African Women in Development Activities to Achieve Agenda 2063
      OAFLAD Advocates Inclusion of Women in Development to Achieve Agenda 2063
      10 February 2020

      The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), gathered today, for the 24th Ordinary OAFLAD General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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      Launch of the First Continental Report on Implementation of Agenda 2063
      Launch of the First Continental Report on Implementation of Agenda 2063
      10 February 2020

      Joint Press Release

      Launch of the First Continental Report on Implementation of Agenda 2063

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