Aaua latest news 2019
Here are some of the latest news from the African Union (AU) in 2019:
January 2019
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote peace and security in the Sahel region, which includes Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. (Source: Africanews)
- The AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, called for international support to address the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). (Source: Xinhua)
February 2019
- The AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, adopted a decision to establish a new AU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, to promote peace and stability in the region. (Source: AU)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote women's empowerment and gender equality in Africa, with a focus on economic empowerment and political participation. (Source: Africanews)
March 2019
- The AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the coup d'état in Sudan and called for the restoration of constitutional order. (Source: Xinhua)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote sustainable development and reduce poverty in Africa, with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (Source: AU)
April 2019
- The AU Summit in Niamey, Niger, adopted a decision to establish a new AU Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, to promote peace and stability in the region. (Source: AU)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote youth empowerment and employment in Africa, with a focus on entrepreneurship and skills development. (Source: Africanews)
May 2019
- The AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and called for international cooperation to combat terrorism. (Source: Xinhua)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation in Africa, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. (Source: AU)
June 2019
- The AU Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, adopted a decision to establish a new AU Special Envoy for the Central African Republic, to promote peace and stability in the country. (Source: AU)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote digital transformation and e-government in Africa, with a focus on digital infrastructure and cybersecurity. (Source: Africanews)
July 2019
- The AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the terrorist attack in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and called for international cooperation to combat terrorism. (Source: Xinhua)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote education and skills development in Africa, with a focus on literacy and vocational training. (Source: AU)
August 2019
- The AU Summit in Nouakchott, Mauritania, adopted a decision to establish a new AU Special Envoy for the Lake Chad Basin, to promote peace and stability in the region. (Source: AU)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote agricultural development and food security in Africa, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and rural development. (Source: Africanews)
September 2019
- The AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, and called for international cooperation to combat terrorism. (Source: Xinhua)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote cultural heritage and tourism in Africa, with a focus on preserving cultural sites and promoting cultural exchange. (Source: AU)
October 2019
- The AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, adopted a decision to establish a new AU Special Envoy for the Democratic Republic of Congo, to promote peace and stability in the country. (Source: AU)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote energy and infrastructure development in Africa, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. (Source: Africanews)
November 2019
- The AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, and called for international cooperation to combat terrorism. (Source: Xinhua)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote health and healthcare development in Africa, with a focus on disease prevention and control. (Source: AU)
December 2019
- The AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, adopted a decision to establish a new AU Special Envoy for the Sahel region, to promote peace and stability in the region. (Source: AU)
- The AU launched a new initiative to promote economic integration and trade in Africa, with a focus on promoting intra-African trade and investment. (Source: Africanews)
These are just some of the latest news from the African Union in 2019. The AU is a key player in promoting peace, security, and development in Africa, and its initiatives and decisions have a significant impact on the continent.