Visit to the African Union Commission by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
March 08, 2018
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2018 CFTA Summit Media Announcement
MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT/ AU AfCFTA EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT
17-21 March 2018, Kigali, Rwanda
ONLINE ACCREDITATION FOR JOURNALISTS IS NOW AVAILABLE
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ECOSOCC holds Joint Clusters’ Meeting
February 22, 2018
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February 20-22, 2018, Nairobi, Kenya –The Economic, Social, Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) an organ of the African Union, held Joint Implementation activities of five Sectorial Clusters from 20–22 February 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya. The purpose of the meeting was to organize a platform for expert review and finalization of clusters 2018 work plans/strategy and its implementation plan.
Visit to Lake Assal (Djibouti), Again referred to Salt Lake or Buharah ‘Asal in the local dialect
February 27, 2018
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Djibouti, 27 February 2018 – Members of the observers mission of the African Union (AU) to the February 13 Legislative Elections in Djibouti were privileged to visit Lake Assal , identified as one of the wonders in the world and situated at the western end of the Gulf of Tadjoura in the Tadjoura Region, towards the Dikhil Region. They also admired the symbolic monuments including the “Palais du Peuple” and other historical attraction sites in the country, during the field trips in the different districts to observe the elections.
Call for Abstract: Corruption and the Challenge of Economic Transformation in Southern Africa
Regional Conference on:
Corruption and the Challenge of Economic Transformation in Southern Africa
Proposed Dates: Date 4th -6th July 2018
Proposed Venue: South Africa or Botswana
Call for Abstracts/Papers
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AUEOM Orientation and Briefing Programme Commences in Sierra Leone
March 03, 2018
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Freetown, 3 March 2018 – His Excellency Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe, Former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa has arrived in Sierra Leone as Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM). Mr. Motlanthe was received upon his arrival by Madam Aminata Kallay the Honorary Consul of South Africa to Sierra Leone as well as by high official from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone.
Media advisory note for the Extraordinary session of the assembly of the African Union on the AfCFTA
March 21, 2018
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Media advisory note for the Extraordinary session of the assembly of the African Union on the AfCFTA
Kigali, Republic of Rwanda
17-21 march 2018
AU THEME OF THE YEAR 2018: “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation”,
1. ACCREDITATION FOR MEDIA PERSONNEL ATTENDING
All journalists will apply online. The media accreditation form is available on: https://www.rwandaevents.rw/au-media/
REMARKS BY THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON H.E AMB. KWESI QUARTEY - OPENING OF THE 58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND SCIENTIFIC MEETING OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (WACS)
Your Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia,
Your Excellency Madam Saffie Lowe-Ceesay, Minister of Health & Social Welfare of the Republic of The Gambia,
Professor King David ...... Yawe, President of the West African College of Surgeons,
Dr. Melville George, Chairman of the Focal Organizing Committee,
Distinguished Fellows and Members of the West African College of Surgeons,
Your Excellencies Members of the Diplomatic Corps,
Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters,
Dates:
February 26, 2018
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Deputy Chairperson of the African Union concludes official visit to Gambia
February 26, 2018
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Banjul, Gambia; 26th February 2018 – The African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Amb. Kwesi Quartey concluded a two-day official visit to Banjul, where he paid a courtesy call to the President of the Republic of The Gambia H.E. Adama Barrow. He expressed the Commission’s confidence in the ability of the government and the Gambian people, to consolidate the gains made since the political transition, acknowledging the ongoing reforms in Gambia’s civil service and the efforts that have gone into the socio-economic development of the country. Amb.
Statement of the African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, on the Celebration of the Adwa Victory Day
March 03, 2018
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Addis Ababa, 2 March 2018: Today marks the 122nd anniversary of the Victory of Adwa. This was the first victory of an African country over colonial forces. As such, this event represented a watershed in the history of the continent, and had worldwide resonance and impact. Adwa was not only an Ethiopian victory but also an African victory and one for all peoples across the world who were, at the time, subjected to colonial domination and discrimination. It gave them further courage and confidence in their fight for independence and dignity.
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