Ethiopia
AU Ministerial Retreat of the Executive Council Brainstorms on the Implementation of Agenda 2063
Mekelle– Ethiopia, 24th January 2016: Members of African Union (AU) Executive Council converged in the Tigray region of Mekelle, on 24 January 2016, within the framework of their third Ministerial Retreat, holding under the theme: “Implementation of Agenda 2063”. The Ministerial Retreat was chaired by Hon. Simbarashe S. Mumbengegwi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of the Executive Council, in the presence of H.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC. Hon.
Welcome Remarks by HE Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Chairperson of the African Union Commission to the Opening session of the 31ST Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC)
Welcome Remarks by
HE Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
Chairperson of the African Union Commission
to the
Opening session of the 31ST Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC)
Addis Ababa, January 21, 2016
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Excellency, Mr. Albert R. Chimbindi, Chairperson of the Permanent Representatives Committee and Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe
Distinguished Ambassadors, Members of the PRC,
Deputy Chairperson Erastus Mwencha and fellow Commissioners
28th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council
The 28th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council Positions Agenda 2063 as key element of discussion
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 27th January 2016: The African Union (AU) Executive Council has emphasized the importance of upholding human rights especially women’s rights in Africa for an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa under the Agenda 2063 framework.
Welcome Remarks by H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Chairperson of the African Union Commission to the Opening session of the 31ST Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC)
The 31st Ordinary Session of the PRC Opens with renewed commitment to strengthen the collaboration between the PRC and the AUC for a strong and efficient Commission
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 21 January 2016: The 31st Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) officially kicked off today 21 January 2016, at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa in the presence of the AUC Deputy Chairperson, Mr. Erastus Mwencha, AU Commissioners representatives from AU Organs, the RECs and invited guests.
Closing of 8Th African Union Gender Pre-Summit: Kids hand over Key to the Commission to open more opportunities to the youths under Agenda 2063
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 20 January 2016: The closing of the 8th African Gender Pre-Summit on 2016 African Year of Human Rights, with Particular focus on the Rights of women at the AU headquarters on Wednesday 20 January 2016, was marked by high moments after the adoption of the final communiqué.
Statement of H.E Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, AUC Chairperson during the official closing ceremony of the 8th African Union Gender Pre-Summit on “2016, African Year of Human Rights with particular on the Rights of the Women”
Statement of H.E Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), delivered by H.E. Dr Aisha Abdullahi, Commissioner for Political Affairs of the AUC, during the official closing ceremony of the 8th African Union Gender Pre-Summit on “2016, African Year of Human Rights with particular on the Rights of the Women”, on Wednesday 20 January 2016 at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Presentation to the PRC of the Project for the Computerization of Meetings of the African Union Commission by Ms. Khellaf Nedjat, Director of the Directorate of Conference Management and Publications (DCMP)
Your Excellency, Chairperson of the PRC,
Your Excellencies, Distinguished Members of the PRC,
Dear Colleagues,
Today’s launch of the project for the computerization of meetings of the AU Commission marks a new era in the working methods of the African Union Commission. It is a turning point, a date which is a milestone in the history of the African Union. Today, we are proud to say that, with regard to conference management, the Commission is at the forefront, comparable to other international and continental institutions as the United Nations and the European Union!
The 27th Pre-Summit Consultative Meeting on Gender Mainstreaming Kicks Off in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 17 January 2016: The 27th session of the Gender is my Agenda Campaign (GIMAC) Pre-Summit Consultative meeting commenced on 17th January 2016 at the Conference Center of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the theme “Looking towards 2020: Securing Women’s Rights through Gender Equality and Silencing the Guns in Africa.” The theme is in sync with the African Union’s dedication of 2016 as the “African Year of Human Rights with particular Focus on the Rights of Women” and will also address commitments to women’s human r