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Closing Remarks by Dr. ELHAM M.A. Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the PIDA Week 2016, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Your Excellency Hon. Toure GAOUSSOU, Minister of Transport of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire

Your Excellency Dr. Akinwumi ADESINA, President of the African Development Bank,

Your Excellency Dr. Ibrahim A. MAYAKI, CEO of NEPAD Agency,

Excellencies,

Distinguished Guests,

Distinguished Participants,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

All protocol observed,

Dates: 
November 24, 2016
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PIDA WEEK 2016 ends with pledge to make infrastructure development a key enabler to youth employment

November 24, 2016
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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 24 november 2016 _ Officials from the African Union (AU), the NEPAD Agency and the African Development Bank (AfDB) today reaffirmed their commitment to ensure employment opportunities are included in infrastructure project design to create inclusive growth and sustainable development in Africa.

The pledge was made at the closing ceremony of the second annual Programme for Infrastructure Development (PIDA) Week in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

PIDA WEEK 2016 in Abidjan showcases the relevance of regional infrastructure projects and their impact on the socio-economic development of Africa

November 23, 2016
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Africa has to provide employment opportunities for its youth if it is to harness their potential and contribute to the desired economic growth outlined in the vision of Agenda 2063.
 

African Union Commissioner attends Rencontres Campus France and briefs on strides made in various AU continental strategies on education

November 09, 2016
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Paris, France: 9 November 2016:  Within the framework of AU Agenda 2063 Aspiration 6: “An Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential of its women and youth”, H.E. Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga, AU Commissioner in charge of Human Resources, Science and Technology, took part in the Rencontres Campus France, French operator in charge of the promotion of higher education and student mobility in France from 7 to 9 November 2016, in Paris, France. 

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African Union Commission Chairperson Extends Condolences to the people of Cuba as Africa mourns the passing of Fidel Castro

November 28, 2016
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 26 November 2016: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma expressed deep sadness and extended her condolences to the Castro family, the people of Cuba and the progressive forces of the world upon having received the news of the passing of former Cuban President Fidel Castro.
“President Castro was a liberation icon, a true revolutionary and internationalist, who assisted in the liberation and socio economic development of Africa and the developing world”, said Her Excellency, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

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AFCON: AUC Chairperson visits Cameroon to encourage women footballers

November 24, 2016
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Yaounde 24 November 2016 - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma paid a brief working visit to Cameroon on 24th November 2016. The AUC and her delegation arrived the Yaounde Nsimalen International airport in the early hours of 24 November 2016. Her visit is in honour of an invitation by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), requesting her presence for the 10th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations that kicked off on November 19 in Cameroon.

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2016 Women AFCON: 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations launched in Yaoundé

November 19, 2016
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Yaounde 19 November 2016 –The Yaoundé Amadou Ahidjo Stadium was jammed to capacity on Saturday 19 November 2016 with a crowd of sport lovers coming to participate at the official opening ceremony of the 10th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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African Union Commissioner attends Rencontres Campus France and briefs on strides made in various AU continental strategies on education

November 09, 2016
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Paris, France: 9 November 2016:  Within the framework of AU Agenda 2063 Aspiration 6: “An Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential of its women and youth”, H.E. Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga, AU Commissioner in charge of Human Resources, Science and Technology, took part in the Rencontres Campus France, French operator in charge of the promotion of higher education and student mobility in France from 7 to 9 November 2016, in Paris, France. 

 

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