African Union Monthly Bulletin

African Union high-level forum addresses unconstitutional changes of government in Africa

Over the past two decades the African Union and Regional Economic Communities/Regional Mechanisms have made significant efforts in addressing the situation of unconstitutional changes of government on the continent. Member States have deployed efforts in promoting democracy and good governance, including holding free, fair and transparent elections; and upholding term limits, as per their respective constitutions.

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2021 African Integration Report shows significant progress in achieving the continental integration agenda

The 2021 African Integration Report issued under the theme “Putting Free Movement of Persons at the centre of Continental Integration”, is based on the African Multidimensional Regional Integration Index (AMRII). The Index was developed by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), with the participation of the Association of African Central Banks and national statistical agencies.

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The “What African Women Want” Campaign rallies more action on women’s empowerment

Africa has progressive normative frameworks that guarantee gender equality in social, economic and political affairs. Through years of activism and legal reforms, many countries are seeing progress in terms of women’s rights and status in societies.

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AU reiterates right of all people to cross international borders during conflict

other foreign nationals, particularly students, were reported to be scrambling to leave Ukraine as many foreigners living in Ukraine faced unequal treatment and delays as they attempted to flee the war alongside local Ukrainians.

In light of these developments, the AU Chair, Senegal's President Macky Sall, and Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of AU Commission issued a joint statement condemning the “unacceptable dissimilar treatment” that “would be shockingly racist and in breach of international law,".

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AUC Chairperson Welcomes the Declaration of an Indefinite Humanitarian Truce by The Ethiopian Government in Tigray Region

Since the appointment of the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa, H.E Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat as part of the African Union’s drive to promote peace, security, stability and political dialogue across the Horn of Africa region, formidable efforts in promoting durable peace and political dialogue in Ethiopia and across the region have been made.

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2022 Declared as The Year of Nutrition

Aspiration one (1) of the Agenda 2063 envisions a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development with goal three (3) highlighting the importance of healthy and well-nourished citizens. Agenda 2063 further recognises human capital development as critical to delivering the African Union’s vision of an integrated, prosperous and peaceful continent; as investment in human leads to improved lives for individuals, higher earnings and improved incomes for countries.

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Summary of the Decisions and key discussion points of the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union

The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union held its 35^th Ordinary Session on the 5^th and 6^th of February 2022 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Discussions were held on several issues to meet the Agenda 2063 Aspirations for the “Africa We Want”:

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