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Arrival Statement

The African Union Commission (AUC) announces the arrival of its observation mission for the primary Presidential election in the Union of The Comoros and first round governors’ election in Autonomous Islands on 21 February 2016. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma accepted the invitation of the Government of the Union of the Comoros and deployed the Mission to observe and report on the conduct of elections.

Niamey, Niger, 18th February 2016 – The AU Election Observation Mission in Niger concluded a 2 days orientation and briefing programme aimed at empowering its 40 continental short-term observers with tools and information that will ensure their successful deployment and engagement throughout the various electoral zones during the parliamentary and presidential elections to be held on 21 February 2016.

Commissioner Kaloko Discusses Cooperation Ties in Social Welfare related issues, while on an official visit in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Addis Ababa, 19 February 2016 - Following an invitation from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Commissioner for Social Affairs, Dr. Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko, led an official mission to Tehran from 12th-16th February 2016. The visit was to explore possible avenues of solidifying the ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the African Union.