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2016 Scholarship Call for Applicants with Physical Disabilities
Press Briefing of UN Secretary General
Within the framework of the 26th AU Summit, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations will, on Sunday 31 January 2016 at 09:30 AM, hold a press briefing on the following issue:
- Partnership between the African Union and the United Nations on issues of mutual concern
The briefing will be held in Small Conference Hall 4, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing
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Press Briefing of AU Commission Deputy Chairperson
Within the framework of the 26th AU Summit, H.E. Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC, will, on Sunday 31 January 2016 at 10:30AM, hold a press briefing on the following issues:
- Status of Alternative Sources of Financing the African Union
- Brief on the 2017 Budget Framework Paper
The briefing will be held in Small Conference Hall 4, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing
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Joint Press Conference on Project 2016 Theme Launch
Within the framework of the 26th AU Summit, H.E. Dr. Aisha L. Abdullahi, Commissioner for Political Affairs, AUC; Hon. Roger Nkodo Dang, President of the Pan African Parliament; Hon Augustino Stephen Lawrence Ramadhani; President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights; and Dr. Pansy Tlakula, President of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights will, on Saturday, 30 January 2016 at 17:00 hold a press briefing on the following issue:
- “Project 2016” Theme Launch
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.
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.
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
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Mr. Molalet Tsedeke; Media Center Coordinator
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
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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
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