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Press briefing of Mr Erastus Mwencha,
Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Thursday, 2 May 2013
16h30
Kenyatta International Conference Center
Nairobi, Kenya

Mr Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission will hold on Thursday, 2 May 2013 a press briefing on the upcoming celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Organization of the African Unity (OAU) at 16h30 at the Kenyatta International Conference Center of Nairobi, Kenya.

As the Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the Golden Jubilee, Mr Mwencha will brief the media on the activities scheduled for the celebration of Africa Day on 25th May 2013, the expected guests and the yearlong activities to be undertaken by the AU Commission as well as its Member States.

Mr Mwencha’s press briefing will be held at the margins of the celebration of the 2013 edition of the World Press Freedom Day, on 3rd May 2013, where he has been invited to speak on the subject “Media and Communication Integration in Africa. The Case for East African Community”.

Journalists are invited to attend the press briefing.

For further information you can mail the Golden Jubilee Situation Room at africa50@africa-union.org. An E-press kit is available at http://au.int/50th which includes all planned activities and communication materials.
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Media Council of Kenya
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Addis Ababa, 6 December 2012 – The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Erastus Mwencha, on 6 December 2012, received in audience the new African Union Special Representative (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mahamat Saleh Annadif.

Ambassador Annadif reiterated his commitment to support the African Union (AU) efforts in maintaining peace in Somalia. He said he will continue to seek advice and guidance from the AUC Deputy Chairperson to ensure that his action on the ground is in accordance with the AU vision.

Mr. Mwencha congratulated Ambassador Annadif for his brilliant appointment as the AU Special Representative in Somalia. He explained that the AU Commission has continued to engage with the international community on the establishment of a sustainable support mechanism to address issues such as financial and logistical resources to help strengthen the capacity of the troops on the ground as well as enhance the effectiveness of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM). “ Strengthening the Somali forces will enable us to scale down AMISOM’s presence and to ensure that the Somalis are indeed in charge of providing security to their own people” , the Deputy Chairperson underscored.

Worth noting that, the AU Special Representative has rich experience in international relations. He has held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chief of Staff for the President of Chad as well as Permanent Representative of the African Union Commission to the European Union in Brussels.

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The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 242nd meeting held on 4 October 2010, was briefed by the Commission on maritime security and safety in Africa and the implementation status of related AU’s decisions. Council also followed a presentation by the European Union (EU) to the AU on EU’s efforts and initiatives on maritime security and safety.