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20-10-2023 12:55:24
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The Continental Education Conference launched this morning in #Nouakchott in #Mauritania🇲🇷 with UNICEF Office to the African Union & ECA is a key milestone in our path towards a high-quality, inclusive, and equitable education in #Africa within African Union #ThemeofYear2024 I reminded that our task


A heartfelt thank you to H.E Amb. Ben Marc Diendéré, Permanent Observer to the #AU, for insightful discussions when in 🇪🇹 and advocacy for the Institute's mission. Your dedication to promoting #ChildrenPeaceSecurity in Africa is truly commendable, and we deeply value your support.


Thank you Amani Africa for a most fruitful session. I had been looking forward to meeting the indefatigable Solomon Dersso, PhD for some time. The meeting did not disappoint! Looking forward to more occasions for substantive exchange over the coming months. Ben Marc Diendéré Canada in AU

#Reparations is the hot topic in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹! African leaders will officially launch the AU’s 2025 Theme of the Year at the 38th African Union Summit. Theme: “Building a united front to advance the cause of justice and payment of reparations to Africans” What’s at stake? -


Today in Addis Ababa, accompanied by APRM Panel Member, Amb. Ahmed Araita Ali, I had the pleasure of meeting H.E. Ben Marc Diendere (Ben Marc Diendéré), Permanent Representative of Canada to the African Union (Canada in AU). Amb. Diendere reaffirmed that the promotion of good governance is


On the occasion of the visit of our Pan-Africa Director General Global Affairs Canada Andrew Smith, we had the privilege of meeting Steve Lalande, Director (Partnerships) African Union & team to discuss our strong multifaceted cooperation & further ambitions for our MoU signed Nov 2024





A pleasure to have joined Amb Ben Marc Diendéré to hear CAWEE Ethiopia Founder/Exec Director NigestH + Martha Belete Hailu & Mr Evans outline some of their e-commerce ambitions to facilitate intra-African trade opps for women entrepreneurs. #FIAP Canada in AU


Back to Addis and straight to exciting Canada Fund for Local Initiatives #CFLI training w Global Affairs Canada super colleagues. Canada in Ethiopia Canada in AU. Look out for call for proposals soon!



Canada's new Africa Strategy was a labour of love with the help of stellar officials from Global Affairs Canada led by ADM Cheryl Urban. Pleased to share the strategy with African diplomats in Ottawa today who have been engaged and helpful in getting it right.


Very pleased that Ben Marc Diendéré was able to provide opening remarks at this important conference (which is ongoing for anyone looking to connect online!) and that Canada in AU was able to provide some key support. #CFLI

Lucky to hold court w 2 iconic figures in African Union ecosystem: Amb.Fred Ngoga Solomon Dersso, PhD.Taken on margins of Amani Africa conference about #AU & Africa shaping future of peacekeeping & Peacebuilding Architecture Review. Proud Canada in AU able 2 support. #CFLI Ben Marc Diendéré



The African Union Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali youssouf received H.E. Cindy Termorshuizen, Deputy Minister and Personal Representative of the Prime Minister of #Canada to the G7. They exchanged on AU–Canada partnership & cooperation. Discussions also focused on regional peace &
