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      2021 African Integration Forum & Commemoration of African Integration Day.
      Jul 9, 2021 - 12:00 - Jul 9, 2021 - 13:00
      2021 African Integration Forum & Commemoration of African Integration Day.

      Press Conference on “The Role of Continental Integration in Accelerating African Economic Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic”
      Representatives of the media are invited to cover Press Conference on “the Role of Continental Integration in Accelerating African Economic Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

      What: press conference on "The Role of Continental Integration in Accelerating African Economic Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic.””.

      When: 9th July 2021 from 12:00-1:00 hrs EAT
      Where: Registration is now open.
      https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0gen_8waQfu3ekK_mZsZoQ

      After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session.

      Who: Amb. Albert Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade , Industry and Mining will lead the briefing on the 2021 African Integration Forum & Commemoration of African Integration Day.

      For further information, please contact:
      Meaza Tezera , Department of Economic Development, Trade , Industry and Mining | African Union Commission | E-mail: Meazat@africa-union,org | www.au.int|Addis Ababa | Ethiopia
      Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission, E-mail: DIC@african-union.org I Website: www.au.africa I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube

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