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      Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa

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      Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa
      Jul 8, 2020 - 14:00

      We, the Heads of State and Government of Member States of the African Union, meeting in the Third Ordinary Session of our Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 6-8 July 2004:

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        2026-05-08
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        2023-04-27
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        OPENING REMARKS FOR H.E. MOSES VILAKATI COMMISSIONER FOR AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, BLUE ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT 11 OUR OCEAN CONFERENCE
        2026-06-17
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        All statement delivered on the event: The African Union Commission, Zambia, And Acmad Convene Continental Dialogue To Strengthen Africa's Preparedness For El Niño 2026/2027 Through Enhanced And Timely Weather And Climate Services
        2026-06-15
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        2026-06-11
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        Second Continental Report on The Implementation of Agenda 2063
        2022-02-10

        Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year period.

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        Strategic Framework for the Prevention and Management of Anaemia in Africa
        2026-05-19

        The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, has launched the S

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