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Press Release 29TH AU SUMMIT
AU High Level Panel on Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment calls for scaling up of up decisions and policies on the demographic dividend agenda
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28 June 2017: The African Union Commission (AUC) and The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) have signed a Partnership Agreement, providing a framework and basis for the establishment and implementation of the ‘New Zealand – Africa Geothermal Facility’. The goal of this facility is to expand access to affordable, reliable and clean energy in Eastern African ccountries.
Statement by H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission At the Opening Ceremony of the 4th African Union High Level Panel on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment on “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in Youth: Empowering Young Women and Girls” ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA 29 June 2017
MEDIA ADVISORY
What: Launch of Global Hunger Index: Africa Report
When: 2 July 2017
at 08:00 -09:30 am
Where: Radisson Blu. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Who: Dr Ibrahim Mayaki (NEPAD Agency CEO), H.E. Mrs Amira Elfadil (AUC/DSA Commissioner and Representatives of Member States
Why: In fighting hunger and malnutrition in Africa, NEPAD Agency in collaboration with IFPRI, ReSAKSS, Concern World and Welthungerhilfe, will launch the Global Hunger Index: Africa Report on the 2nd July, 2017.
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS BRIEFING ON THE 29TH AU SUMMIT MEDIA COVERAGE AND PREPARATIONS
Within the framework of the 29th AU summit the Office of the Secretary General to the Commission; and the Directorate of Information and Communication; AUC will on Thursday, 29th June 2017 from 16h00 -17h00 hold a press briefing on the following issues:
- Useful tips for the media coverage of the 29th AU Summit
- Briefing on the preparations of the 29th AU Summit
AU High Level Panel on Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment calls for scaling up of up decisions and policies on the demographic dividend agenda
AUC Chairperson Highlights four main issues during the African Union Executive Council meeting
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 30th June 2017: The 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union’s (AU) Executive Council, under the theme “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in the Youth” was officially opened today 30th June, 2017 at the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the 29th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU Heads of States and Government, scheduled to commence on the 3rd of July 2017.
Press Release
The 29th AU Summit kicks off with the 34th Session of the Permanent Representative Committee
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 27 June 2017: Under the theme of “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in the Youth”, the 29th African Union Summit opened Tuesday 27 June 2017, at the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with the Thirty Fourth (34th) Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC).
Press Release
The 29th AU Summit kicks off with the 34th Session of the Permanent Representative Committee
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 27 June 2017: Under the theme of “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in the Youth”, the 29th African Union Summit opened Tuesday 27 June 2017, at the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with the Thirty Fourth (34th) Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC).
Addis Ababa, 21 June 2017 - The African Union Leadership Academy and Zhejiang Normal University co-organized a High-Level Dialogue and Think Tank Forum titled. Fighting Against Poverty: Learning from the Experience of Poverty Alleviation in China and Africa. The forum took place on the 21st of June 2017 at African Union Conference Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
