The African Union Commission (AUC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase access and accelerate the uptake of life-saving vaccines across African Union member states towards supporting immunisation, providing technical and learning assistance and health systems strengthening. The MoU was signed on behalf of the African Union Commission…
Women hope free trade pact will spur Governments to end violence, sexual abuses
By Henry Neondo Addis Ababa, Ethiopia February 14, 2023: Harassment, gender-based violence, and discrimination on the basis of gender will negate efforts by the African Union to achieve the intended benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speakers at the ongoing Gender Is My Agenda Campaign held in Addis Ababa ahead of the…
Women, girls wary of AU free trade cross border pact
By Henry Neondo Ahead of the African Union Summit of Heads of Government and State slated to discuss African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), leading African women and girl specialists have raised concerns about the impact the pact may have on women and girls who trade across borders. At the 39th Gender Is My…
Zeroing in on unvaccinated children: it is time for Africa to reach every child
By H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed Commissioner, for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Africa Union Commission Routine vaccinations are an important component of strong and functional health systems. Beginning at birth, routine vaccinations against diseases like tetanus, polio, and measles by the child’s first birthday are advised and advocated for. These vaccines save children and…
COVID-19: The Africa Medical Supplies Platform response secures life-saving medical treatment
Following a successful launch of the Africa Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP) by the Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa on the 18th of June 2020, the AMSP has gained traction in the sourcing of supplies of medical equipment, struck new and ground-breaking partnerships…
COVID-19: Pan-Africanism at an all-time high for continent’s youth, a new survey finds
While Africa Day (May 25th), the official day of the African Union (AU) marking intercontinental unity, takes place solemnly in 2020 on the backdrop of the continued outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), a recent study of Africa’s youth has showcased continent-wide resiliency, institutional trust, cohesion and collective ‘Afro-Optimism’ in facing the challenges ahead. The results of…
Bill Gates to deliver remarks at the AU Summit 2019
Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will deliver remarks at the African Union Summit 2019 and the first annual Africa Leadership Meeting set for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking to an audience of Heads of State and Government, representatives of the African Union and business leaders, Gates will highlight the remarkable progress…
AU, Educators on peace-building exchange programme in Japan
High-level officials from the African Union and teacher educators from Sahel countries are going to Japan for training and exchange on peace-building and youth empowerment, from 25 July 2018 to 8 August 2018. UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA) has been working on peace-building in Africa with support from the Government of…
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