News in Brief
Chinese FM Qin Gang visit to Ethiopia: an Extension of Longstanding Relationships
Construction of Africa CDC demonstrates Africa-China Solidarity
Africa and the African Union
The 45th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC) kicked off on 16 January 2023, in preparation for the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) to be held from the 15-19 February 2023. Until 27th January, the ambassadors will consider different reports including: the activities of the PRC Sub-Committees, reports of the Specialized Technical Committees (STCs) held in the year 2022, the reports of the AU Commission, the Annual report on the implementation of activities on the roadmap of the AU theme of the year 2022 on nutrition, the evaluation report of the First-Ten Year Implementation Plan (FTYIP) of Agenda 2063 and the development of the Agenda’s Second-Ten Year Implementation Plan (STYIP), the report on the social and humanitarian situation (humanitarian situation and humanitarian agency), reports from other AU organs and the AU specialized agencies. The session will also consider the draft agenda and draft decisions of the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council scheduled to take place from 15th to 16th February in Addis Ababa.
The Ninth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-9) will be convened in Niamey, Niger, from 28 February to 2 March 2023. The Forum is organized jointly by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Niger, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and other entities in the United Nations system. The theme of the ninth session of the Regional Forum is “Accelerating the inclusive and green recovery from multiple crises and the integrated and full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063.”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, announced that his country is planning to host a second Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg from July 23 to 26, 2023. The Russian FM, during his annual press conference, announced that his country is preparing a whole series of events for the second Summit. According to Sergey Lavrov, there will also be a business forum, and documents are being prepared on “reconfiguring” the mechanisms of interaction in the face of the sanctions and other threats, as per the Russian Embassy in Addis Ababa.
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is supporting regional trade integration through the African Trade Exchange Platform (ATEX), a platform enabling bulk procurement of commodities. Speaking at a session on integrating regional trade during the regional consultation on LDC5 for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in Africa and Haiti, ECA Director for Regional Integration and Trade Division, Stephen Karingi, highlighted the importance of trade within the LDCs of which 33 are in Africa.
China’s foreign minister Qin Gang held talks on Sunday (January 15) with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Cairo during the last stop in a week-long African tour to Ethiopia, Gabon, Anglo and Benin. In his meeting with al-Sisi, Qin said Beijing will continue to invest in Egypt’s infrastructure projects, including those linked to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. China supplied vaccines to Africa and funded the construction of a new headquarters for the African Center for Disease Control in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The new centre opened last week during Qin’s visit.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, issued a statement on Wednesday (January 18) condemning the abduction of more than 50 women and girls on January 12 and 13, 2023, in the Arbinda area in Burkina Faso’s northern Sahel region by unidentified armed men.The Chairperson calls for the immediate release of the abducted women and girls, including their safe return to their families and communities. The Chairperson also urged national authorities to make every effort to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.
Ethiopia
Twenty one ambassadors appointed recently by President Sahle-Work Zewde took an oath before the President on Tuesday (January 17) pledging to safeguard their country’s interests and carry out their duties at the utmost of their abilities. Delivering remarks at the ceremony, President Sahle-Work congratulated the ambassadors for getting the honor of representing their country further stressing her hope that they would fulfill their duties diligently. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, for his part expressed confidence that the ambassadors will advance Ethiopia’s interests in bilateral and multilateral fora.
Ethiopia, the second most-populous country in Africa is trying to create a green culture to win the fight against climate change, the country’s Prime Minister has said. At Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on Monday (January 16), Abiy Ahmed said his country was one of the most vulnerable to climate change, but it was “doing its part” to mitigate the effects. Ethiopia’s Green Legacy initiative has helped create more than 750,000 jobs — mostly for women and young people — since 2018. The initiative has helped plant 25 billion seedlings within four years, equal to removing 64 million petrol-powered cars from the road for one year. “The Green Legacy initiative, therefore, is our bold action, which has created national awareness on climate change and enabled the creation of green jobs and is making a positive impact on our surrounding environment,” said Abiy.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday (January 17) received at Qasr Al Shati Palace, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, who is visiting the country to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed and the Ethiopian premier discussed ways of advancing bilateral relations for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples.
United Arab Emirates renewable energy company Masdar and Ethiopia have signed an agreement for the joint development of a solar project with a capacity of 500 megawatts, Ethiopia’s prime minister said on Wednesday (January 18). The move could potentially allow Ethiopia to significantly expand its energy capacity and also diversify its energy mix, a key part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s industrialisation drive. “Pleased to see the signing of a Joint development agreement (JDA) between the Government of Ethiopia and Masdar to develop two solar photovoltaic plants,” Abiy said in a tweet, adding the two plants would have a combined generation capacity of 500 megawatts.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen, met today with the European Union’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber to discuss the implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement and current situations in Ethiopia. Demeke reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to implementing the Pretoria Peace Agreement during their discussion, noting, among other things, the restoration of essential services, the expansion of access to humanitarian supplies, and the formation of a rehabilitation commission. Demeke Mekonnen highlighted Ethiopia’s desire to improve relations with the EU and encouraged the Union not to support the extension of the mandate of the politically motivated International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) beyond the upcoming March. He stated that Ethiopia is working to find a solution to the human rights violations that occurred during the conflict in accordance with the Peace Agreement through transitional justice. The Special Envoy for her part expressed appreciation for the government’s commitment to the implementation of the peace deal and stated that the EU would continue to strengthen its humanitarian support. She stated that the recent visits to Ethiopia by the foreign ministers of Germany and France were crucial in improving the connection between Ethiopia and the European Union.
The Council of Ministers (CoM) in its 16th regular meeting held on Saturday (January 14) discussed and approved a draft bill on bilateral agreements signed with the governments of the Republic of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the extradition of individuals wanted for crimes and mutual legal cooperation in criminal matters. The draft bill is one of the seven different draft bills discussed and approved by the CoM which were subsequently to be sent to the House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) for deliberations and approval into laws.
The Council of Ministers on Saturday (January 14) bid farewell to four members “with honors” at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The Council of Ministers wished the four members “success in their next journey,” according to the office of Prime Minister Abiy. The four Ministers are: Dagmawit Moges, Minister of Transport and Logistics; Takel Uma, Minister of Mines & Petroleum; Oumer Hussein, Minister of Agriculture; and Teferi Fikre, Head of the Office of the Prime Minister and Minister of Cabinet Affairs. On 31 December last year, President Sahle Work Zewde has appointed Oumar Hussien and Teferi Fikre Busa as ambassadors.
Mamo Mihretu, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), state-owned investment firm established last year, replaced Yinager Dessie, (PhD) as the Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). Dr. Yinager Dessie who assumed the position after after a stint as Commissioner of the National Planning Commission served as the Governor since June 2018. Announcements by the PM Office on Friday (January 20), sees Alemu Sime (PhD) replace Dagmawit Moges as Transport and Logistics minister, while engineer Habtamu Tegegn and Dr Girma Amante are appointed to lead Mines and Agriculture ministries respectively.
Global business leader and Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, has confirmed his participation at the maiden Africa Prosperity Dialogues. Also in attendance will be his board chairman, Girma Wake. The programme is being organised by the Africa Prosperity Network and its partners, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the Government of Ghana, the host nation. Dubbed the ‘Kwahu Summit’, the first of these annual dialogues will take place from January, 26 to 28, 2023. Focusing on intra-Africa trade, the Africa Prosperity Dialogues bring together Africa’s political and business leaders to plan and work together on the all-important single market, the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) project for the continent.
Ethiopia’s tourism authorities say the industry lost $2 billion during the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in the Tigray region. With the November peace deal between the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front moving forward, the Ministry of Tourism is ramping up efforts to revive tourism. Ethiopia suffered heavy financial losses from the disruption to tourism, according to state minister for tourism, Sileshi Girma. He said that, because of impacts of the war and COVID-19, an estimated 2 billion dollars have been lost in revenue as a country with the loss in business from about 3 million tourists. With the peace deal holding, the ministry is working on revamping the battered industry. This includes reinstating flights to Tigray region cities and opening up historic destinations like the Amhara town of Lalibela. Officials are also looking for more sources for tourism, such as countries in Africa and the Middle East.
Followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church across the nation have celebrated Ethiopian Epiphany (Timket) on Wednesday (January 18) to commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. With distinctive Chinese New Year songs and cultural performances, along with aromatic Chinese tea and cuisines, a special ceremony, held on Tuesday (January 17) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, marked the approaching Chinese Lunar New Year. With the Year of the Rabbit right around the corner, the event marked the start of an exhibition featuring Chinese art performances, history, and cuisine, which runs through January 24 inside the premises of the UNECA.
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced on Friday (January 20) a £16.6 million funding to support more than 600,000 people in drought and conflict-affected regions in Ethiopia. UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office official statement indicates that the aid will reach to more than 600,000 people across drought and conflict-affected regions in Ethiopia.
France and Ethiopia signed on Friday (January 13) two financial support agreements for a sum of 42 million Euro. The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance said that the first is a financial support agreement worth 32 million euro and aimed at stabilizing food security by improving agricultural productivity in conflict-affected regions of Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Oromia and Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s regional states. The second agreement is for a sum of 10 million euro in financial support. Of this, six million euro is in new financial support, and the remaining four million euro is an extension to an existing loan slotted for the implementation of electric power transmission lines projects in conflict affected areas with maturity date until December 2024.
1,173 Ethiopians who were in a difficult situation in Saudi Arabia have been repatriated in two rounds to their country on Friday (January 20). The FDRE Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA) stated that from the 1,173 returnees 1,161 men, 12 are minors under the age of 18. MoWSA indicates that reunification of the returnees with their families is being undertaken by providing appropriate support and care in makeshift centres. According to the Ministry, more than 31,919 Ethiopians have returned home from Saudi Arabia since November 21, 2022.
Djibouti
Africa could soon get a new spaceport after Djibouti signed a partnership deal with Hong Kong Aerospace Technology to build a facility to launch satellites and rockets in the northern Obock region.
According to the preliminary deal, the Djibouti government will “provide the necessary land (minimum 10 sq km and with a term of not less than 35 years) and all the necessary assistance to build and operate the Djiboutian Spaceport.” The $1 billion spaceport project will also involve the construction of a port facility, a power grid and a highway to ensure the reliable transportation of aerospace materials. The deal’s signing was presided over by the president of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, and the project is set to be completed in the next five years. The spaceport is a massive milestone for Africa, making it the first orbital spaceport on African soil.
Kenya
President William Ruto on Friday (January 20) held talks with the African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat at Statehouse, Nairobi. Ruto said that African countries must work towards the elimination of trade barriers and offer leadership in creating momentum for their economic growth. Through the implementation of Agenda 2063, he said, he would work to make intra-African trade a reality.
President William Ruto on Friday (January 20) met a delegation of Indonesian ministers at State House Nairobi. The delegation which was led by General (Rtd) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan was also joined by Kenyan CSs. During the meeting, the two countries discussed areas of cooperation in different sectors, including; trade, mining and energy and defense and security.
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Friday (January 20) a telephone call from President of the Republic of Kenya HE Dr. William Ruto. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and aspects of their support and development in various fields, and a number of issues of common interest.
Kenyan security forces have killed 10 fighters from the Somalia-based al-Shabaab group in eastern Kenya, a government official says. They also recovered rocket-propelled grenades and improvised explosive devices after fighting the group on Wednesday in the village of Galmagalla in Garissa County, Thomas Bett, deputy county commissioner of the Bura East sub-county, said on Thursday (January 19).
Somalia
The Somali National Army repulsed an attack by al-Shabab fighters on an army base in Galcad town of Galgadud region, killing 100 al-Shabab fighters, the Somali National News Agency reported on Friday (January 20). Seven Somali soldiers were also killed in the attack, the report added.
Somalia’s central bank aims to replace the only high-value currency note still in use by next year to deal with counterfeit bills, excess cash in circulation and inflation. The redesigned 1,000-shilling notes will replace those printed before the civil war broke out in 1991, central bank Deputy Governor Ali Yasin Wardheere said in an interview in Mogadishu, the capital.
Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have commended significant gains made by the security forces in liberating three strategic towns in two days and vowed to intensify operations against Al-Shabab in the country. The Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson Mohammed El-Amine Souef and the Somali government in separate statements lauded the security forces for recapturing El-Dhere, Harardhere, and Galad towns in Galmudug State, central Somalia, Monday and Tuesday (January 16-17).
South Sudan
The Joint Political and Security Mechanism of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan held on Wednesday (January 18) its regular meeting in Juba the capital of South Sudan. The Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs of South Sudan, Angelina Teny addressed the opening of the meeting, welcoming the Sudanese delegation headed by the Minister of Defense Lt. General Yaseen Ibrahim. The Sudan’s Minister of Defense, on his part praised the joint mechanism role in enhancing the deeply-rooted relations between the two countries.
South Sudan government has directed unified forces in phase two to report to the training centers after the last batch in phase one graduated over the weekend in Unity State’s capital Bentiu. Speaking during the graduation on Saturday (January 14), Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs Tut Gatluak said that the graduation of the last batch in Bentiu is an indication of the government commitment to the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. “We are now directing the security committees to implement the decision of the President of the Republic to enter the second batch of forces into training camps within twenty days,” he said.
South Sudan and six other East Africa Community (EAC) member states could have a common currency by 2026. The regional block also has plans to set up a common central bank by the end of the year. EAC Secretary-General Dr Peter Mathuki said that plans are afoot to have the East African Monetary Institute – (the Central Bank of East Africa) in the next 12 months. “The EAMI will be in place this year in what will allow us to harmonize member states’ fiscal and monetary policies, then in about three years we will have a common currency in place,” Muthuki told the media. The block has a combined population of slightly over 300 million people. Other EAC member states include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and DR Congo.
The new Chief Administrator of Abyei Administrative Area, Chol Deng Alaak has vowed to prioritize peace in the region. Alaak made the remarks after taking oath in the capital, Juba on Thursday (January 19). He was appointed to the position last week, succeeding Kuol Deim Kuol. Alaak appealed to the Twic and Dinka Ngok communities to respect last year’s cessation of hostilities agreement signed to allow peaceful dialogue. “Border issues are the responsibility of the government. It is not the responsibility of the citizens. We will work together with all the stakeholders to ensure both communities of Twic and Ngok Dinka stop hostilities and accept themselves to work for peace, harmony, and coexist,” said Alaak.
The Catholic Church of South Sudan said preparations are in high gear for the reception of Pope Francis in the capital Juba. Pope Francis will travel first to the Democratic Republic of Congo capital of Kinshasa on Jan. 31, 2023, and then will visit South Sudan from Feb. 3 to 5, where he will be joined by the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields. The historic ecumenical trip will mark the pope’s third visit to sub-Saharan Africa.
South Sudan and China pledged commitment to bilateral ties during the celebration of the Chinese New Year in Juba. The event, which was hosted by the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan, MA Qiang, featured a flurry of activities and was attended by many South Sudanese officials, among them Juba City Mayor, Michael Lado Allah-Jabu.
Sudan
Turkish spy chief Hakan Fidan on Monday (January 16) discussed intelligence sharing and other issues of common interest with Sudanese military leaders in Khartoum. Fidan separately met the head of Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Lt General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemeti). Both meetings were attended by Sudan’s spy chief Lt Gen Ahmed Ibrahim Mufadal.
The 3rd African Conference on Promoting Peace, which was held during 17-19 January 2023, concluded sessions in Mauritania on Thursday (January 19). The Acting Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Abdel-Ati Ahmed Abbas, said that Sudan participated in the conference due to the great scientific status of scholars and researchers at the General Secretariat of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Abu Dhabi, which extended the invitation . He pointed out that the conference discussed a number of axes and topics that call for renouncing hate speech and protection of young people from Hyperbole, atheism and extremism.
A number of Blue Nile region community leaders signed a framework agreement document for peace and peaceful coexistence in Ed Damazin on Sunday (January 16). The president of the Sovereignty Council and army commander Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, rebel leader and member of the Sovereignty Council Malik Agar, and governor of Blue Nile region Ahmed El Omda were present at the ceremony in the state capital. The agreement stipulates respect for the cultural and historical legacies of various communities in the region and commitment to preserving hawakeer, lands traditionally used by tribal communities. El Burhan said that the signing event is the “first step” towards a final agreement that “addresses all problems.” He stressed that the Military Committee and the Peace and Reconciliation Council must take decisive action, calling for all parties to guard the agreement with weapons.
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Chinese FM Qin Gang visit to Ethiopia: an Extension of Longstanding Relationships
Records show that Ethiopian and Chinese relations are centuries old. However, the two countries only established diplomatic relations on November 24, 1970, when their respective ambassadors signed an official memorandum. Since then, Ethiopia has been officially represented in China by an Embassy in Beijing, whereas the People’s Republic of China is represented by an Embassy and a Permanent Mission to the AU in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia and China have made major strides in the past many decades. More than 60 bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding have been signed between the two countries. Besides, the relationship has been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership (CSCP) in 2017. The bilateral relationship has become strong, and due to this, China is Ethiopia’s largest trading partner, source of investment, and development partner.
Ethiopia is among the first African countries to sign the Belt and Road cooperation agreement with China. The Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway is one of the flagship projects of the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Africa. Roads, airports, industrial zones, power facilities, and other infrastructure built through the partnership have injected strong impetus into Ethiopia’s sustainable development. In 2019, with Chinese assistance, Ethiopia launched its first Remote Sensing Satellite (ETRSS-I) for earth observation, which unveiled a new chapter in the bilateral scientific and technological cooperation.
Moreover, Ethiopian Airlines has more air links with China than any other African airline, which serves as an essential air bridge that facilitates people-to-people exchanges and cargo trade between China and Africa.
Ethiopian-Chinese relations and close partnerships have taken on new dimensions from time to time. Such a relationship is mainly characterized by frequent high-level visits on both sides. The recent visit is an extension of this trend. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Qin Gang, visited Ethiopia from January 10–11, 2023. During the visit, the minister met with Abiy Ahmed (PhD), Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and exchanged views on how to enhance the existing Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership (CSCP) between Ethiopia and China. Moreover, they have exchanged views on how to strengthen cooperation on regional and international issues so as to protect the national interests of Ethiopia and China.
Meanwhile, during his visit, the minister met with Demeke Mekonen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and exchanged views on how to strengthen the existing bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Furthermore, the two ministries have discussed matters of cooperation on regional and international issues in order to promote and protect the national interests of both countries. Both sides have agreed to work closely together based on equality and mutual respect to assist each other at regional and international levels.
A Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultation between the two ministries was also signed. The visit is a manifestation of strong ties between the two countries and will contribute to strengthening existing bilateral relations between Ethiopia and China for the mutual benefit of the two countries and their people.
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Construction of Africa CDC demonstrates Africa-China Solidarity
The first phase of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) was officially inaugurated on January 11, 2023, by Qin Gang, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Peoples’ Republic of China, who was on his first official visit to Ethiopia, and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat.
On the occasion, Foreign Minister Qin Gang reiterated that strengthening solidarity and cooperation with African countries will always be a diplomatic priority for China and that no matter how the international environment changes, China and Africa will always be a community with a shared future. On his part, Moussa Faki expressed appreciation to China for the generous support. He said that China stands with Africa in its struggle for national independence and liberation, as well as in its efforts to accelerate development and revitalization and to participate more in international affairs.
The construction of the Africa CDC commenced in December 2020 in Addis Ababa on a plot of land previously allotted to the Commission by the Ethiopian Government following the signing of an Exchange of Letters Agreement between the Government of China and the African Union Commission in June 2019. The Exchange of Letters Agreement was subsequently followed by an Implementation Agreement on the Africa CDC HQ’s building project in July 2020,
The headquarters of the Africa CDC construction consists of administrative offices, an emergency response center, information and data center, biological laboratories, as well as expatriate apartments. The overall project, covering an area of 90,000 square meters with a total construction area of nearly 40,000, is being undertaken by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) was agreed to be established by Assembly decision Assembly/AU/Dec.499 (XXII) adopted at the 22nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in January 2014, following an item proposed by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. As a result, it was established by Assembly Decision Assembly/AU/Dec.554 (XXIV) at the Assembly’s 24th Ordinary Session in 2015 in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.It was subsequently launched on the 31st of January 2017 as a Specialized Technical Institution of the African Union charged with the responsibility to promote, prevent, and control health threats on the African continent.
The Africa Union Heads of State and Government, during its 35th Ordinary Assembly Session, through a decision (Decision AU/Dec.835 (XXXV)) delegated its authority to the Executive Council to consider the endorsement of amendments to the Africa CDC Statute. Accordingly, the Executive Council in July 2022 endorsed the amendments to its statute, which, among others, mandates the center to be an autonomous body of the Union.
In its first few years of operation, the Africa CDC has become a continental leader and central player in the fight against health threats in Africa, with its most notable achievement being coordinating Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Ebola. Africa CDC also engages and supports Member States in their efforts to strengthen health systems and improve surveillance, emergency response, prevention, and control of diseases.
The completion of the headquarters building, therefore, is expected to greatly enhance the Africa CDC’s role as a continental health institution that effectively prevents and controls public health threats across the continent.
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