
UN Secretary-General's Press Conference at the African Union Summit
Ladies and gentlemen of the media, thank you very much for your presence. I am here at the African Union summit with a very clear message of solidarity. Solidarity with the African Union, and solidarity with the African…

UNOAU supports AU in the delivery of Pre-deployment Training of Trainers Programme for Burundi Armed Forces
From 6 to 10 February, UNOAU in collaboration with UNSOS and ATMIS provided technical support to the African Union (AU) in the design and delivery of a Training of Trainers Programme for the Burundi Armed Forces. The aim of…

SRSG to the AU and Head of UNOAU meets with Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the AU
On 14 February, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) to the African Union (AU) and Head of UNOAU, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga received the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ethiopia and…

SRSG to the AU and Head of UNOAU meets with Permanent Representative of South Africa to the AU
On 3 February, the SRSG to the AU and Head of UNOAU, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador of South Africa to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU, Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya, who is…

[REGISTER] Hybrid Int'l Women's Day Panel Discussion | 8th March 2023 | 3-5pm EAT
To mark International Women’s Day, we invite you to a panel discussion organized by UNOAU, in line with this year’s IWD theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. UNOAU will also launch the policy brief…

UNOAU launches Gender Policy Brief on "Digital Inclusion in the Women, Peace & Security Agenda in Africa"
On 8 March, UNOAU organized a panel discussion to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD), in line with this year’s IWD theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. The event was opened by the SRSG to…

Feature Article | International Women’s Day | Digitalization for Women’s Empowerment in the Horn of Africa | Hanna Tetteh
This year’s global theme, "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," International Women’s Day 2023 is timely, as it highlights the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education, which…

Opening Remarks by SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga on IWD Panel Discussion, March 8, 2023
Opening Remarks by Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union. 8 th March 2023: 3:00pm ET African Time Venue…

Highlights from the African Union on Peace & Security | February 2023
AUPSC convenes 1136th session to discuss the situation in Libya 1 February 2023 | The AUPSC convened its 1136th session to discuss the situation in Libya. The session which was chaired by the Permanent Representative of South…

UNOAU PARTICIPATES IN TECHNICAL CONSULTATIONS ON REVITALISATION OF THE 2013 PEACE, SECURITY, AND COOPERATION FRAMEWORK (PSCF) FOR THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC) AND THE REGION
March 29, 2023 | In 2013, the African Union (AU) signed the Agreement on Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo, also referred to as the Framework Agreement and the region as a…

UNOAU participates in the African Union Peace and Security Council commemoration for International Mine Awareness and Assistance to Mine Action Day
On 03 April 2023, the AUPSC held its 1146 th Meeting in commemoration of International Day on Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, focusing on peace and security in Africa. During the meeting, keynote addresses were…

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SRSG Onanga-Anyanga’s Statement to the AUPSC on Int'l Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action
SRSG Onanga-Anyanga’s Statement to the African Union Peace and Security Council Open Session “ to Commemorate the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, Impact to Peace and Security in Africa”…