Aaua latest news 2018

Here are some of the latest news from the African Union (AU) in 2018:

  1. AU Summit in Addis Ababa: The 31st Ordinary Session of the AU Summit was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from January 22-30, 2018. The summit focused on the theme "Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa's Transformation".
  2. AU Commission Chairperson: Moussa Faki Mahamat was re-elected as the Chairperson of the AU Commission for a second term, from January 2018 to January 2022.
  3. AU Peace and Security Council: The AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) was established in 2004 to promote peace, security, and stability in Africa. In 2018, the PSC played a key role in mediating conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic.
  4. AU-EU Summit: The 5th AU-EU Summit was held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from November 29-30, 2018. The summit focused on strengthening cooperation between the AU and the European Union (EU) on issues such as migration, trade, and security.
  5. AU's Agenda 2063: The AU launched its Agenda 2063, a strategic framework for the continent's development, in 2018. The agenda aims to transform Africa into a prosperous and peaceful continent by 2063.
  6. AU's African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): The AU launched the AfCFTA, a free trade agreement aimed at creating a single market for goods and services across Africa, in 2018. The agreement aims to boost intra-African trade and economic integration.
  7. AU's African Standby Force (ASF): The AU's ASF, a rapid deployment force, was established in 2003 to respond to conflicts and crises in Africa. In 2018, the ASF was deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic to support peacekeeping efforts.
  8. AU's African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM): AMISOM, a peacekeeping mission in Somalia, was established in 2007 to support the Somali government in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. In 2018, AMISOM was extended for another year to continue its mission.
  9. AU's African Union Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA): MINUSCA, a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, was established in 2014 to support the country's transition to stability. In 2018, MINUSCA was extended for another year to continue its mission.
  10. AU's African Union Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS): UNMISS, a peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, was established in 2011 to support the country's transition to peace and stability. In 2018, UNMISS was extended for another year to continue its mission.

These are just a few of the latest news from the African Union in 2018. The AU continues to play a key role in promoting peace, security, and development in Africa.