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The African Union (AU) Archives is responsible for acquiring, processing and preserving archival materials of enduring value related to the African Union and its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The Archives` primary purpose is to preserve the documentary heritage of the African Union, ensuring that all the vital records are collected, preserved, organized and made accessible to a wide range of clients, including researchers, member states, users and collaborating partners. The African Union Archives is located at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia within the African Union Commission (AUC). The AU Archives operates in accordance with the African Union Administrative Policy on Archives and Records Management, which was approved in 2018 and provides a framework for the management of both physical, audio-visuals and electronic records. The AU Archives serves as a central repository of historical knowledge and a research reference centre for records relating to the African Union and the Organization of African Unity. |
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Report of the Sub-Committee on Economic and Trade Matters
(2025-06-09)This report is a virtual meeting of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) Sub-Committee of the Whole on Economic and Trade Matters held on June 14, 2025. The meeting aimed to update members on economic and trade ... -
Report of the meeting of the Sub-Committee on programs and conferences
(African Union, 2025-06-09)This report provides the proceedings of the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC) Sub-Committee on Programs and Conferences meeting held on 12 June 2025, chaired by H.E. Ana Nemba Uaiene (Mozambique). Attended by ... -
Report of the Sub-Committee on Multilateral Cooperation
(African Union, 2025-06-09)Report of the Sub-Committee of the Whole on Multilateral Cooperation (SCWMC), provides a comprehensive overview of the Sub-Committee's activities, findings, and recommendations during the period of January to June 2025. -
Report of the Joint Sitting of the Sub-Committees on General Supervision and Coordination on Budgetary, Financial And Administrative Matters (GSCBFAM), Programmes and Conferences and the Experts of the Committee of Fifteen Finance Ministers (F15 Experts)
(African Union, 2025-06-09)This report summarizes the proceedings of a joint retreat held from 19 to 30 May 2025, involving the PRC Subcommittee on General Supervision and Coordination on Budgetary, Financial, and Administrative Matters (GSCBFAM), ... -
Report of the Joint Sitting of the Sub-Committee on Audit Matters, The Sub-Committee on General Supervision And Coordination on Budgetary, Financial And Administrative Matters (GSCBFAM) and the Experts of the Committee of Fifteen Ministers of Finance (F15 Experts)
(African Union, 2025-06-09)This report captures statements from the AU officials during a joint sitting focused on audit, accountability and resource management. H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, DCP of the AU Commission, thanked co-chairs and Member ...