INVITATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

What: Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, will have an engagement with continental and international media on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of the commemoration of the fourth African Union awareness week on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) that will be from 18 to 24 November 2024.

When:  20 November 2024, 4.00pm

Where: At the Headquarters of the AUC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Background: The PCRD Awareness Week was adopted as an official event of the AU by its Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) in 2021. Since then, AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities/Regional Mechanisms (RECs/RMs), AU partners, civil society across Africa and global stakeholders have observed the commemorations, indicating the week’s rising significance for the continent’s development under Agenda 2063.

The PCRD awareness week is a platform for promoting conflict prevention, peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction, and development efforts on the continent, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering sustainable peace and development in Africa. Its target audiences include African and international leaders, African citizens, development partners and leaders of warring partners.

As such, the media has an important role in awareness raising- highlighting the needs and challenges of post conflict areas; supporting social cohesion by promoting stories of successful reconciliation; disseminating correct information to target audiences; encouraging participation of various stakeholders in the process; and monitoring and reporting on progress, among others.

The week provides a platform for the AU to highlight its strategic responses to ongoing crises on the continent, with a focus on Sudan, Somalia, and the Sahel, thereby aligning with the African Union's aspirations and policy goals on peace, security and governance, by focusing on its commitment to stabilization and recovery across the continent.  

Specifically, the PCRD Awareness Week Engagement with the Media, will provide a platform for Commissioner Bankole Adeoye to feedback on the implementations of the AU's proactive measures and policies designed to support the affected regions, bolster recovery efforts, and strengthen international partnerships. The dialogue will also serve to raise global awareness of the AU’s critical role in fostering peace and development amidst these complex challenges. It will discuss challenges and mitigation measures, as well as highlight the role of other partners. Additionally, media will have the chance to ask Commissioner Bankole questions on current security situations in Africa. The Commissioner is also open to one on one interviews, on request.

In this regard, the African Union respectfully invites your organization to forward the names and details of (2 persons: a reporter and a videographer) to take part in this once a year engagement.

Participation: International and Continental media houses.

Confirmations of attendance and requests should be forwarded to Ms. Limi Mohammed, Communication Focal Point for Governance and Conflict Prevention Directorate  in the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, African Union Commission via email: shashlm@africa-union.org, or Whatsapp: +251911186852, with a copy to Ms Doreen Apollos at apollosd@africa-union.org and Mr Molalet Tsedeke at molalett@africa-union.org

 

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