African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence (AUKNASE) Continental Award 2017 Edition
INTRODUCTION
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Ethiopia
The African Union Nutrition Champion calls for increased investment in the Nutrition Sector across the Continent
August 23, 2017
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Addis Ababa, 22 August 2017- The King of the Kingdom of Lesotho, His Majesty King Letsie lll has called on African leaders to invest in nutrition in order to address the chronic hunger and malnutrition challenges across the Continent. King Letsie who the current African Union Nutrition Champion made the remarks during a courtesy call on the AU Chairperson H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat.
Pan-African Youth Empowerment Conference
August 22, 2017 to August 24, 2017
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INVITATION TO MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
WHAT: Pan-African Youth Empowerment Conference
WHEN: 22-24 August 2017
WHERE: African Union Commission, Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
WHO: The African Union Commission and SOS Children’s Villages
International
African Union Commission and the Republic of South Sudan successfully conclude Working Session on the Draft Legal Instruments of the Hybrid Court for South Sudan.
August 14, 2017
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Addis Ababa, 14 August 2017 –Following a weeklong working session which saw the AUC and representatives of the South Sudanese Government work together to critically review the draft legal instruments on the Hybrid Court of South Sudan (HCSS), both sides acknowledged that the finalization of the legal instruments was a significant part of the process towards establishing the Hybrid Court for South Sudan.
Africa Humanitarian Week :Panel Discussion on Protection of Civilians
August 18, 2017
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Media Advisory
Panel Discussion on Protection of Civilians
INVITATION TO MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
WHAT: Panel Discussion on Protection of Civilians
WHEN: 18th August 2017
WHERE: African Union Commission, New Conference Centre, Conf. Room-2
Time : 8:30 A.M 1:00 P.M
Goal:
The goal of the Panel Discussion is to mobilise stakeholders (Member States, civil society, etc.) to enhance respect for IHL and IHRL in furtherance of protection of civilians in situations of conflict.
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Agenda:
Concept Note:
African Union Congratulates President-Elect, Uhuru Kenyatta
August 14, 2017
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Addis Ababa, 14 August 2017: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AU) Moussa Faki Mahamat congratulates President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and his Vice President William Ruto on their successful re-election following the 8 August 2017 General Elections in Kenya.
PRESENTATION DE SE. Mme MINATA SAMATE CESSOUMA, COMMISSAIRE AUX AFFAIRES POLITIQUES À LA SESSION OUVERTE DU CONSEIL DE LA PAIX ET DE LA SÉCURITÉ SUR LA RÉPONSE HUMANITAIRE POUR LES VICTIMES AFFECTÉES PAR DES ACTIVITÉS TERRORISTES
Addis Abéba, 08 août 2017
1. Introduction
Dates:
August 08, 2017
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Infestation of the Fall Armyworm (FAW) and AU’s Response A Brief by H.E. Mrs. Josefa Sacko, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, AU Commission 04 August, 2017
Background
Dates:
August 04, 2017
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Media briefing on Fall Armyworm Infestation in Africa
August 04, 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY
JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
WHAT: Media briefing on Fall Armyworm Infestation in Africa
WHEN: Friday, 04 August 2017 at 3 P.M.
WHERE: AU Commission, (Plenary Hall, Old Conference Centre), Addis Ababa
WHO: Deputy Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E Thomas Kwesi Quartey; H.E Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, Mrs. Josefa Sacko and Mr. Patrick Kormawa, FAO’s Sub-regional Coordinator for Eastern Africa
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ICT development offers great opportunities to advance Africa’s digital economy, says African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson
August 02, 2017
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 31st, 2017 - The African Union and China are seeking to deepen collaboration on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development especially in the building of a secure, open and peaceful cyberspace. In discussions with China’s Vice Minister of Cyberspace Administration, Mr. Ren Xianliang, who paid him a courtesy visit, the African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Ambassador Kwesi Quartey underscored ICT development as a critical resource for education and socio-economic growth.
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