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June 24, 2020
Violent extremism is a global issue. Whether it has polit- ical, ideological, racist or religious roots, the problem of youth radicalisation affects African and European socie- ties alike. The common response of using coercive hard power to counter violent extremism has only limited ef- fect and comes at a high cost, both financially and in terms of human lives.
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June 24, 2020
Background
In recognition of the critical role that the faith community plays in peace, security and development in Africa and globally, the African Union Commission, through its Citizens and Diaspora Organizations (CIDO) Directorate, the directorate responsible for non-state actors, continue to foster collaboration with the faith community. This collaboration has been on-going since 2010 and has taken several formats:
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June 24, 2020
Background
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June 16, 2020
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (9 June 2020), 813,112 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 30,776 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 7,833,243 COVID-19 cases and 431,795 (CFR: 5.5%) related deaths have been reported from 215 countries and territories. No new country or territory is reporting cases or deaths for the first time this week.
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May 16, 2020
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May 05, 2020
This newsletter highlights key initiatives and activities undertaken and supported by the Silencing the Guns Unit, with oversight of the AU Peace and Security Department.
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April 21, 2020
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April 14, 2020
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April 12, 2020
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April 07, 2020
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April 06, 2020
The Covid-19 crisis is affecting the entire world economy and that of Africa. Some key sectors of the African economy are already experiencing a slowdown as a result of the pandemic. Tourism, air transport, and the oil sector are visibly impacted. However, invisible impacts of Covid-19 are expected in 2020 regardless of the duration of the pandemic.
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March 31, 2020
