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

Latest News

  1. AU Summit: The 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) is scheduled to take place from February 6-7, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit is expected to focus on the theme "Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa's Development".
  2. Silencing the Guns Initiative: The AU has launched a new initiative aimed at silencing the guns and promoting peace and stability across the continent. The initiative is part of the AU's Agenda 2063, which seeks to promote sustainable development and economic growth in Africa.
  3. Conflict Resolution: The AU has been actively involved in conflict resolution efforts in several African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Somalia. The organization has also been working to promote dialogue and reconciliation in countries affected by conflict.
  4. Economic Integration: The AU has been promoting economic integration across the continent through various initiatives, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA aims to create a single market for goods and services across Africa, promoting economic growth and development.
  5. Health and Humanitarian Crisis: The AU has been responding to various health and humanitarian crises across the continent, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Ebola outbreaks, and humanitarian crises in countries such as Yemen and Syria.

Recent Developments

  1. AU-UN Partnership: The AU and the United Nations (UN) have signed a new partnership agreement aimed at promoting peace, security, and development in Africa. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations in areas such as conflict prevention, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance.
  2. African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM): The AU has extended the mandate of AMISOM, which is responsible for promoting peace and stability in Somalia. The extension is aimed at supporting the Somali government in its efforts to stabilize the country and combat terrorism.
  3. AU-ECOWAS Partnership: The AU has signed a new partnership agreement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aimed at promoting economic integration and cooperation in West Africa. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations in areas such as trade, investment, and infrastructure development.

Upcoming Events

  1. AU Summit: The 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) is scheduled to take place from February 6-7, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  2. African Economic Conference: The African Economic Conference is scheduled to take place from December 1-3, 2022, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference aims to promote economic growth and development in Africa.
  3. AU-UN High-Level Meeting: The AU and the UN are scheduled to hold a high-level meeting on December 15, 2022, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting aims to promote cooperation between the two organizations in areas such as peace, security, and development.

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