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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 30 January 2017: The new Chairperson of the African Union (AU), H.E. Mr. Alpha Conde, President of the Republic of Guinea, was elected today, Monday 30 January 2017, by the Heads of State and Government of the African Union, during their 28th Ordinary Session holding in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

President Alpha Conde is taking over from H.E. Mr. Idriss Deby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad as the new Chairperson of the African Union for the year 2017.

Addis Ababa. Ethiopia. 30 January 2017- Chadian Foreign Minister Hon. Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected incoming Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission by AU heads of State and Government, who form the Assembly of the African Union.

Ghana’s Ambassador Thomas Kwesi Quartey was elected Deputy Chairperson.

Elections for the eight Commissioner posts are ongoing.

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  ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA (30 January 2017) – At a time of historic progress toward a malaria-free Africa, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) honoured eight African countries that have shown commitment and innovation in the fight against the disease.   Today at the 28th African Union Summit, the 2017 ALMA Awards for Excellence were awarded to: