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AUC Deputy Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson
H.E. Quartey Thomas Kwesi, born on 17 December 1950, is a Ghanaian national with over 35 years of experience as a diplomat. He was elected as the new Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Ambassador Quartey has served in various capacities in Ghana’s Embassies and High Commissions in Cotonou, Cairo, Brussels, Havana, and London.
About
The Deputy Chairperson of the AUC assists the Chairperson in the execution of his or her functions to ensure the smooth running of the Commission and is in charge of administration and finance. The Deputy acts as the Chairperson in his or her absence. The Deputy Chairperson is elected by the Assembly for a four-year term, renewable once. Election is by secret ballot and a two-thirds majority of Member States eligible to vote. The Deputy must not be from the same region as the Chairperson of the Commission. Elections and terms are governed by the AU Assembly Rules of Procedure and the Commission Statutes.
Activities
The team organized a five-day Defence Resource Management training, with the support of the UK government, for selected Security Units drawn from the Commission and a few Member States.
Addis Ababa, 14 June 2019: Amb. Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chair of the African Union Commission (AUC), held a meeting with the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Mr.
Expo 2020 Dubai an opportunity to advance commitments to sustainable development; African Union.
Amb. Kwesi Quartey receives Mohammed Arrouchi, Ambassador of Morocco to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU and UNECA, 23 April 2019
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 15th April 2019: Amb. Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), received Ms.
The Deputy Chairperson received a cheque of 2 million US dollars from Ambassador of China to the AU for the Commission's capacity building programme
February 09, 2019
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUC
September 29, 2018
Women of excellence; African women feted for their relentless liberation struggles and outstanding contribution to development in the continent.
April 30, 2018
Background
November 13, 2017
The African Union will tomorrow, 14th November 2017 launch the Gender and Development Initiative for Africa (GADIA).
October 05, 2017
Media Advisory
What: Bilateral consultations between the African Union Commission and the Federal Government of Germany
When: Thursday, 5th of October 2017
January 31, 2016
DCP Media
Speech of H.E. Ambassador Thomas Kwesi Quartey in the Topping out Ceremony of the Service Integrated Center
Interview of Deputy Chairperson of AUC H.E. Mr. Erastus Mwencha with Afro FM- Part 2
Interview of Deputy Chairperson of AUC H.E. Mr. Erastus Mwencha part 1