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Message of H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Occasion Commemoration of the Birth of The Organization of African Unity (OAU) Read : https://ow.ly/nFoO50RUMH1 #AfricaDay

Women Beyond Borders is a business documentary series produced by AU Media Fellow Nila Yasmin Faisal. The series explores how women's empowerment can contribute to achieving the goals of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and challenge harmful stereotypes and narratives about women in business. Watch full video here https://ow.ly/FpPr50TEYiy The 5-part series features the stories of four female entrepreneurs across Africa. These entrepreneurs are leveraging technology, innovation, and local resources to establish African brands and actively engage in cross-border trade. Additionally, the series includes insights from experts from institutions such as the African Union and the Uganda Exports Promotions Board under Ministry of Trade. Episode 1: Meet Immy Nakyeyune, the founder of Mkazipreneur, an enterprise support organization that empowers businesses through capacity-building, workshops, and access to financial opportunities. Episode 2: Discover Lydia Nakayenze Schubert, the Founder and CEO of Moo Me Gen, a leading manufacturer of natural cosmetics exporting Nilotica shea butter, moringa, and desert date oils across Africa and Europe. Episode 3: Learn about Jennet Lemma, the Founder and CEO of Gaber Garment, a textile manufacturing company in Ethiopia employing over 100 people, 85% of whom are women. Episode 4: Meet Juliet Kakwere Tumusime, the co-founder and CEO of Cheveux Organique, a Ugandan manufacturing company producing plant-based Hair Extensions from 100% natural banana fiber. Episode 5: Discover Shamira Kimbugwe, the Founder of Pivot Pay, Uganda’s first female-founded fintech company to be fully licensed by the Central Bank of Uganda as a Payment Service Operator and Electronic Money Issuer. Pivot Pay operates in several African nations, aiming to develop homegrown solutions for the African market. The AU Media Fellowship program, which supported this project, is an initiative of the African Union Information and Communication Directorate aimed at equipping African journalists with the necessary skills and resources to tell compelling stories about the continent, in alignment with the goals of Agenda 2063. The program is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

The continent is poised for economic growth, driven by its young and dynamic population. To equip this workforce with the necessary skills for the 21st century, the African Union is proud to host #AfricaSkillsWeek in Ghana. #Agenda2063 Join us as we discuss strategies to: 1.Increase the quality and quantity of skills development 2.Equip young Africans with the skills for a thriving global economy Be part of the solution. Join the conversation and help build a stronger, more skilled Africa.

The African Union's Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) arrived in Tunisia on 29 Sept to observe the first round of the presidential election. Led by H.E. Komi Selom KLASSOU, the mission will ensure a credible and impartial observation. #Tunisia #Elections2024 Arabic : https://ow.ly/NpBu50TEMvv English : https://ow.ly/zwEZ50TEMvu French : https://ow.ly/LTFn50TEMvt

Women’s exclusion from the formal peace processes is an indication of the broad systematic gender inequality in the political, social, and economic spheres. The continued absence of women in peace processes require a re-assessment of the strategies used to promote women’s participation with a view of formulating new approaches to enhance women’s access, ascension, and leadership to formal political and peace building processes. Addressing these inequalities calls for context appropriate policies and data to inform the effectiveness and impact of the various strategic measure put in place. 🕊️The upcoming 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 will mobilize ongoing support and solidarity for improving the situation of women in the region and initiating a shift in approaches to peace, by incorporating women’s leadership and a gender perspective in the Luanda peace process. 🌐To learn more about the Forum, visit https://ow.ly/2eyH50TE3iC

The value of women’s inclusion in dialogue and peace processes in the Great Lakes region is undeniable. How can we strengthen Women’s Participation and Leadership in Peace and Security Processes in the Region? Stakeholders will convene in Angola to explore more avenues for inclusion and rally for strengthened role of women in the 𝐋𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. Learn more about the upcoming 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 focused on “Strengthened Women’s Participation and Leadership in Peace and Security Processes in the Great Lakes Region” 📆October 18-19, 2024 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ewfWN7Th

Download the 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of the 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 and 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 held in July 2024. 📚Decisions & Declarations of the Executive Council Ordinary Session held on the 18-19 July 2024 in Accra, Ghana. [https://ow.ly/XPtH50Tz9r0] 📚Declaration of 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting between the African Union, the Regional Economic Communities and the Regional Mechanisms held on 21st July 2024, in Accra, Ghana. [https://ow.ly/qTPS50Tz9qZ] #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant

Under the #AUReforms, the African Union has taken significant steps to strengthen its ICT infrastructure and bolster its operational capacities to ensure a more robust and responsive IT environment including ·      Partnering with a top tier global firms to provide comprehensive cyber security training to staff ·      Upgrading our business intelligence systems and streamlining processes, ensuring secure and convenient access 24-7. ·      Implementing the Enterprise Service Management System (ESM), to improve various IT based services and promote use of ICT for service delivery. ·      Implementing a Decision Information Management System (DIMS), to provide real time tracking of the implementation of decisions made by policy organs across the African Union organs and institutions ·      Implementation of an Audit Recommendation and Tracking System (ARTS) ·      Enhancing the System Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP), automating key processes and enhancing report generation, and integrating with the African Union’s own Africa Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Tool (AMERT)   #AUReforms #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant

The #AfricanUnion outreach programmes aims to connect with potential candidates who share our vision of unity, prosperity & peace in Africa. In 2023, 3 career fairs were organised to reach diverse talent from the continent & the diaspora. #AUReforms #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant

Through its Merit Based Recruitment System (MBRS), the African Union is attracting the best talent from across the continent. In addition to advertising vacant positions through designated platforms, the African Union actively engages in career fairs in different countries to connect with potential candidates who share its vision of unity, prosperity, and peace in Africa, driven by its own people. Details of opportunities are available at https://ow.ly/uVuj50Tw87Y and at https://ow.ly/xSLh50Tw87W company/african-union-commission-addis-ababa/ #AUReforms #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant