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Faki noted that Covid-19 pandemic led to a contraction in growth of 2.1% in 2020 and an increase in the debt ratio by 10 points of GDP, necessitating a continental strategy that will focus on the identification of innovative sources of financing, debt cancellation and reducing the harmful effects of the pandemic on economies. The acquisition of vaccines and their manufacture in Africa will be the high points of the strategy.

In relation to Covid-19, Mr Moussa Faki informed the Assembly that the Africa CDC and the African Medicines Agency (AMA) will play leading roles in promoting Africa’s public health strategy and leading the implementation of the AU strategy of resistance and future triumph against the pandemic and other public health issues. While making his opening address, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr Moussa Faki Mahamat gave a broad overview of the state of the Union, touching on issues related to health, governance, peace and security amongst others and the actions taken by the AU and its member states to address issues of regional importance. The opening session was marked with calls for continued African solidarity in addressing the impact of covid-19 on the continent and the urgent need to address the emerging scourge of coup d’états and the threat of terrorism. The Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government today commenced its 35 th Ordinary session and the first to be held in person following a hiatus in 2021 wherein the Assembly was held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. JPress briefing on updates of: Challenges & opportunities for African Energy & transport sectors within the current global context and Digital Transformation in Africa for resilience and growth.

JPress briefing on updates of : The African Inclusive Markets Excellence Center Green Industrialization, Trade and Tourism in Africa Developing value and supply chains across Africa and economic integration in the continent, among others.

JPress briefing on updates of : Food and Nutrition Security in the Continent and the Preparation of COP27 Climate Change Conference.

JLaunch of the 2nd edition of the Young Africans Writing Contest (YAWC) & The Policy Booklet on the ‘Migration Policy Framework for Africa (MPFA).

JHigh-level Side Event at the AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting Invitation to Representatives of the Media.

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JEducation Plus Initiative Launch At AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting.JOpening of the 4th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting Between the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, Regional Mechanisms and Member States.Jto J5th Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration.AugGeneral Election for the Republic of Kenya.Novemto NovemAfrican Union Summit on Africa’s Industrialization and Economic Diversification.

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