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The African Union Commission marks the Black History month

March 03, 2016
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Addis Ababa, 29th February 2016- H.E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) led the commission in celebrating the Black History Month. In commemorating the annual event, H.E Mr. Mwencha called on Africans and the Africans- Americans to reflect and recognize their common heritage, shared values and philosophies that have served them well in addressing challenges such as colonialism, instability and other realities.

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Africa stands with the Saharawi people until attainment of liberation and independence

March 01, 2016
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Saharawi Republic – 29 February 2016: The call for the decolonization, liberation and independence of Africa’s last remaining colony was increasingly re-echoed in Western Sahara and around the world, when the Saharawi people celebrated the 40th anniversary of the proclamation of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) on 27 February, 2016.

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The statement of H.E Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), delivered by the Commissioner of Human Resources Technology (HRST), H.E Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga, on the occasion of the official launching of the Firs

the statement of H.E Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), delivered by the Commissioner of Human Resources Technology (HRST), H.E Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga, on the occasion of the official launching of the First Year of the African Day of School Feeding Campaign, celebrated today, Tuesday 1st March 2016 in the continent.

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The Bureau of the Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment meet in Addis Ababa

February 29, 2016
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Addis Ababa, February 29, 2015 -The Bureau of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment met today at the African Union Commission Headquarters to review and adopt the draft ministerial report from the inaugural session that was held on October 5-9, 2015. `

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African Union Commemorates Africa Healthy Lifestyle Day

February 29, 2016
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 26thFebruary 2016:The African Union (AU) Medical Services Directorate commemorated the Africa Healthy Lifestyle Day today, 26th February, 2016 at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters. The Directorate of Medical Services celebrated the day with the Slogan:Less Sugar. More Life; Diabetes Kills one Person Every 7 Seconds; and Change Today for Healthier Tomorrow under the umbrella of the Theme: “Live Healthy, Prevent Diabetes”.The activities were highly attended by AU, African Member States Staff as well as Ministers and Ambassadors.

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President Mugabe hands over 300 head of cattle to the African Union Foundation

February 26, 2016
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Harare, Zimbabwe –26 February 2016: H.E Robert Mugabe, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe on Thursday 25 February 2016, handed over 300 head of cattle to a delegation of the African Union led by H.E. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The donation in kind, was a pledge made by President Mugabe to the African Union Foundation last year in his capacity as Chairman of the African Union (AU).

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Celebration of the International Women's Day Under the African Union Theme: "2016: African Year of Human Rights with a Special Focus on the Rights of Women" 8 March, 2016 Brussels

March 08, 2016
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AU delegation arrives Saharawi Refugee Camps to celebrate 40th anniversary of Saharawi Republic proclamation

February 26, 2016
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Saharawi Republic – 25 February 2016: An African Union delegation, led by the Commissioner for Social Affairs, Dr. Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko, has arrived in the Saharawi refugee camps near Tindouf, Algeria, ahead of celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of the proclamation of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).

The Commissioner is due to deliver a solidarity message on behalf of the AU Commission Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, during a solemn ceremony planned for 27 February 2016, in Dakhla Refugee Camp in Tindouf.

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Opening address of the special Guest of Honour, Mrs Mahawa Kaba – Wheeler, Director of Women, Gender and Development on the Commemoration of the 2016 Africa Healthy Lifestyle Day 26th February 2016 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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February 26, 2016
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