Oau latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which is now known as the African Union (AU):

Recent Developments:

  1. AU Summit: The 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 6-7, 2023. The summit focused on the theme "Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa's Development" and adopted several key resolutions, including the establishment of a new AU Peace Fund.
  2. Silencing the Guns Initiative: The AU launched the "Silencing the Guns" initiative in 2016, aimed at ending conflicts and promoting peace and stability across the continent. The initiative has made significant progress, with a decline in conflict-related deaths and an increase in peacekeeping efforts.
  3. African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): The AU has made significant progress in implementing the AfCFTA, which aims to create a single market for goods and services across Africa. The agreement has been ratified by 34 countries, and negotiations are ongoing to finalize the agreement.
  4. Coronavirus Response: The AU has been at the forefront of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing support to member states and coordinating regional efforts to combat the virus.
  5. Election Observation: The AU has deployed election observation missions to several countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire, to promote democratic governance and ensure the integrity of electoral processes.

Upcoming Events:

  1. AU Summit: The 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) is scheduled to take place in June 2023 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
  2. African Economic Conference: The 14th African Economic Conference will be held in December 2023 in Cairo, Egypt, focusing on the theme "Transforming Africa's Economy: Harnessing the Power of Digitalization and Innovation."
  3. African Union Day: The African Union will celebrate its 34th anniversary on May 25, 2023, marking the founding of the OAU in 1980.

Recent Statements:

  1. AU Chairperson: The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for increased efforts to address the root causes of conflicts and promote sustainable development in Africa.
  2. AU Peace and Security Council: The AU Peace and Security Council has condemned recent attacks in the Sahel region and called for increased cooperation to combat terrorism and promote peace and stability.

Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from the African Union, and there may be other important developments that are not listed here.