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Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
What: Second Edition of the National Dialogue Series on the AU Free Movement Protocol
When: 17-18 May 2023
Who: The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC)
The African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) from May 8-10, 2023 held a stakeholders’ dialogue on the upcoming June 24th General Elections in Sierra Leone as well as an awareness program on ECOSOCC National Chapters.
The African Union Sport Council Development (AUSCD) Region IV held its First Council of Ministers’ meeting in Arusha, Tanzania from 2 to 4 May 2023.
The African Union International Centre for Girls and Women’s Education in Africa (African Union CIEFFA) has convened a webinar with “Digital Skills for Life: Online Safety to Ensure Continued Skill Development for Girls and Women” to commemorate the annually celebrated International Day of Girls in ICT.
Remarks by Prof. Lidia Brito,
the UNESCO Regional Director for Southern Africa.
on the occasion of the 2nd African Media Convention/Continental World Press Freedom Day Commemorations
Lusaka Zambia , 13 May 2023
Session: Official programme with the President of the Republic of Zambia
Session Day: Day three
Your Excellency, on behalf of the Southern Africa Editors Forum (SAEF), the Media Liaison Committee (MLC) in Zambia, journalists, and delegates from all corners of Africa, I say to you and your good government ZIKOMO KWAMBIRI for allowing us to host this important 2nd African Media Convention in your beautiful country.
The Guest of Honour, Minister of Media and Information, Hon Chushi Kasanda MP,
Senior Government officials, both foreign and those from the host country
The UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia, Mrs Beatrice Mutali
The UNESCO Country Director for Southern Africa, Prof. Lidia Brito
The African Union Representative, …
Heads of media institutions
Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen,
