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African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) to celebrate historic progress in fight against malaria in Africa with 2016 ALMA Awards for Excellence
The African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) 2016 Awards for Excellence will be presented on 30 January at 13:00-14:00 (EAT) in the African Union Conference Centre Multipurpose Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The ALMA Awards, which recognize 13 countries in three categories, will be presented at the African Union as part of the programme for the Heads of State Summit.
The ceremony will be attended by representatives of the winning countries, including African heads of state.
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WIMAfrica participates in the AU 8th Gender Pre-Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
January 20, 2016
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Addis Ababa, 20 January 2016 – The Members of the Women In Maritime in Africa (WIMAfrica) took part in the AU 8th Gender Pre-Summit on 2016 African Year of Human Rights, with Particular Focus on the Rights of Women.
Under the Presidency of H.E Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the AUC, the 2016 Gender Pre-Summit is jointly organized by the AUC Directorate of Women, Gender and Development; the Gender is My Agenda Campaign (GIMAC), and AU partners from 17th to 20th January 2016 at the African Union Commission headquarters.
Press Briefing of the APR Forum
The African Peer Review Mechanism [APRM] is a Pan-African initiative to improve good governance and promote Socio-Economic Development. The objective of the APRM is to promote the adoption of policies, standards and best practices that enhance political stability, economic growth and sustainable development. (Thirty-five) African countries are currently members of the APRM. The APRM Forum of Heads of State and Government [APR Forum] has completed peer reviews in (17) seventeen countries.
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Press Briefing of Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
Within the framework of the 26th AU Summit, H.E. Dr. Elham Mahmoud Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the AU Commission will, on Friday 29 January 2016 at 15:00 hold a press briefing on the following issue:
- Infrastructure and its contribution to human rights
The briefing will be held in Briefing Room1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing
Media contact
Mr. Molalet Tsedeke; Media Center Coordinator
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Press Briefing of Director for Women, Gender and Development
Within the framework of the 26th AU Summit, Ms. Mahawa Kaba Wheeler, Director for Women, Gender and Development, at the AU Commission will, on Friday 29th January 2016 at 12:30, hold a media briefing on the following issue:
- Accelerating the implementation of gender equality and women’s empowerment commitments during the African year of human rights
The briefing will be held in Briefing Room1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing
Media contact
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Press Briefing of Commissioner for Social Affairs
Within the framework of the 26th AU Summit, H.E. Dr. Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko, Commissioner for Social Affairs, at the AU Commission will, on Friday, 29 January 2016 at 11:30 hold a press briefing on the following issues:
- Migration
- Campaign on Ending Child Marriage in Africa, and
- African Union support to Ebola Outbreak in West Africa (ASEOWA)
The briefing will be held in Briefing Room1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing
Media contact
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NEPAD Heads of State and Government Summit & Press Briefing Chaired by President Macky Sall
January 29, 2016
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WHAT: Media is invited to attend the official opening of the 34th NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC) meeting at the 26th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The HSGOC meeting will be followed by a press after the closing ceremony chaired by President of Senegal, H.E. Macky Sall.
WHEN: Friday, 29 January 2016
Opening of HSGOC meeting: 10:00 – 10:30
Press Briefing: 13:00 – 13:30
WHO:
OPENING CEREMONY
African Union Leadership Academy to Promote Good Practices towards the achievement of Agenda 2063
January 28, 2016
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28 January 2016: The Administration and Human Resources Management Directorate (AHRMD) of the African Union Commission (AUC) launched the African Union Leadership Academy project today, 28th January, 2016 at the AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia under the theme: Driving the Africa We Want.
African Union Leadership Academy to Promote Good Practices towards the achievement of Agenda 2063
January 28, 2016
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28 January 2016: The Administration and Human Resources Management Directorate (AHRMD) of the African Union Commission (AUC) launched the African Union Leadership Academy project today, 28th January, 2016 at the AU in Addis Ababa Ethiopia under the theme: Driving the Africa We Want.
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