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African Union Collaborates with Partners to Develop a Roadmap for the Eradication of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Africa

The African Union Commission in collaboration with the Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR), WHO and other key partners concluded a three day meeting aimed...

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Partners with ExxonMobil Foundation to Empower Women Business Owners in Nigeria through Financial Literacy Initiative

Today, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women celebrated an innovative new initiative to empower women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Developed with the support...

Visit was first step in assessing human rights in Burundi: UN independent experts

After eight days of meetings, interviews, and exchanges with a wide range of actors, the United Nations Independent Investigation on Burundi (UNIIB), created by...

Malawi: Ritual murders of people with albinism must end

The killing of a woman with albinism in Malawi highlights the government’s shocking failure to protect the right to life and personal security of...

Mrs. Mahawa Kaba Wheeler addressed the press on activities and theme on Women’s Rights

The Director of the African Union Women Gender and Development (AUWGDD), Mrs. Mahawa Kaba Wheeler, addressed the press at the margin of the 26th...

Ghana Assesses Ebola Preparedness at Points of Entry

IOM Ghana last month organized a one-day simulation exercise in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service at two land border points of entry —...

African Leaders to Gather in Ethiopia for First-Ever Ministerial Conference on Immunization in Africa

African leaders, including ministers of health, finance, and other line ministries, will gather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 24-25 February 2016, for the Ministerial...

Commissioner Acyl articulates the dire need for Africa’s structural transformation in line with the Agenda 2063

The Commissioner for Trade and Industry of the African Union Commission (AUC) had a press briefing today on the margins of the 26th African...

WFP dispatches food to displaced families in eastern Libya

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is distributing food in eastern Libya for the first time since last June to provide one-month’s assistance...

Power Africa to Showcase Roadmap and Tracking Tool at Powering Africa Summit

On January 28-29, U.S. Government officials, African energy experts, and private sector companies focused on advancing access to electricity in Africa will convene for...

Statement attributable to the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ms. Marta Ruedas, on the recent conflict in Darfur

The United Nations today expressed grave concern over the impact of the ongoing hostilities in Darfur on thousands of civilians who have been forced...

AU Ministerial Retreat of the Executive Council Brainstorms on the Implementation of Agenda 2063

The Ministerial Retreat was chaired by Hon. Simbarashe S. Mumbengegwi, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of the Executive...
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