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EventSommet des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD & Conférence de presse présidée par le Président Macky Sall
Les journalistes sont invités à couvrir la cérémonie d’ouverture du 32ème Sommet du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC), qui aura lieu en marge du 24ème Sommet de l'Union africaine et qui sera suivie d’une conférence de presse présidée par S.E. Macky Sall.
QUAND:
Jeudi, 29 Janvier 2015
10:00 – 10:30: Cérémonie d’ouverture du 32ème Sommet du Comité d’Orientation des Chef d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD
13:00 – 13:30: Conférence de presse:QUI:
Les personnalités suivantes prendront part à la cérémonie d’’ouverture r:
Discours d'ouverture - S.E. Macky SALL, Président de la République du Sénégal et Président du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC)Discours: S.E. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, Président de la République Islamique de Mauritanie et Président de l'Union africaine
Discours: S.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Présidente de la Commission de l'Union africaine
Discours: S.E. Jacob G. Zuma, Président de la République d'Afrique du Sud et Président du Sous-Comité de l’Initiative présidentielle de promotion des infrastructures ( IPPI)Conférence de presse
S.E. Macky SALL, Président de la République du Sénégal et Président du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC) (à confirmer)OÙ:
S.E. Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, Secrétaire Exécutif de l’Agence du NEPAD et Secrétaire Exécutif Intérimaire du Mécanisme Africain d'Evaluation par les Pairs (MAEP)
Centre de Conférence de l'Union africaine (AUCC) Conférence de presse : Medium Conference Hall, AUCCHISTORIQUE:
Les vingt dirigeants africains membres du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC) se réuniront dans la capitale éthiopienne Addis-Abeba en marge du 24ème Sommet de l'UA. Le HSGOC assure la direction du processus du NEPAD, définit les politiques, fixe les priorités et les programmes d'action du NEPAD . Ce comité de 20 membres comprend les cinq pays fondateurs du NEPAD que sont le Sénégal, l’Afrique du Sud, le Nigéria, l'Algérie et l'Egypte.
Au programme:
Progrès accomplis dans la mise en œuvre des résultats du Sommet de Dakar sur le financement des infrastructures en Afrique (DFS)
Le rôle du NEDAD dans l'Agenda 2063
Progrès accomplis par le NEPAD concernent l'autonomisationéconomique des femmes africaines et les femmes dans l'agriculture
La réponse de l'Union africaine ainsi que le soutien du NEPAD à l'épidémie d'Ebola en Afrique de l’OuestAccréditation: les badges des médias pour le Sommet peuvent être recuperer chez Abiola dans la salle G09 sur le rez de chaussée du nouveau bâtiment de l'UA ou chez Esther 5e étage Salle 504.
Pour davantage d’informations, prière de contacter:
Abiola AjayiEquipe de Communication du NEPAD
abiolaa@nepad.org
+27 767461272
Esther Azaa TankouDirection de l’Information et de la Communication, Commission de l’Union Africaine
yamboue@africa-union.org
+251 911361185 -
EventHigh Level African Trade Committee (HATC) Meeting 29 January 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY
HIGH LEVEL AFRICAN TRADE COMMITTEE (HATC) MEETING
29 JANUARY 2015What: Opening of High Level African Trade Committee (HATC) Meeting.
Who: Heads of States and Governments of the African Union Member states
When: 29 January 2015 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: African Union Headquarters, Small Conference Hall 1
Background:
The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union adopted, during its 18th Ordinary Session in January 2012, the decision to establish a Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) by the indicative date of 2017. It also endorsed an Action Plan for Boosting Intra-Africa Trade (BIAT) as well as a CFTA/BIAT Architecture that includes the High-Level African Trade Committee (HATC) made up of Heads of State and Government (Chairs of the RECs). The HATC is to play a facilitating role and unlock any blockages that might arise in the process of implementing the CFTA/BIAT agenda. These historic AU Summit decisions of January 2012 are aimed at fast tracking and deepening Africa’s market integration and using it as an effective instrument for the attainment of rapid and inclusive economic growth and development.
The HATC, comprising of Heads of State (Chairpersons of the RECs) was mandated by the Summit to provide a facilitating role and unblock any blockages that might arise in the process of implementing the CFTA/BIAT agenda.Objectives:
The HATC meeting is to review and discuss the recommendations of the Ministers of Trade on intra-African trade, Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO) issues, EPA and AGOA among others and give strategic guidance to the Commission on the way forward, particularly in the light of mega trade deals being concluded in the world. In particularly, the HATC will review progress towards the launch of the Continental Free Trade Area Negotiations at the next AU Summit. H.E President John Dramani Mahama, of Ghana, will chair the meeting.
Media representatives are invited to cover the Opening ceremony and the Press briefing.
Interview requests to AUC Leadership should be addressed to Mrs. Esther Azaa Tankou, Directorate of information and Communication, Tel: +251911361185; e-mail: yamboue@africa-union.org
For further information:
Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@african-union.org I Web Site: www.au.int I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia
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EventSommet des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD & Conférence de presse présidée par le Président Macky Sall
Les journalistes sont invités à couvrir la cérémonie d’ouverture du 32ème Sommet du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC), qui aura lieu en marge du 24ème Sommet de l'Union africaine et qui sera suivie d’une conférence de presse présidée par S.E. Macky Sall.
QUAND:
Jeudi, 29 Janvier 2015
10:00 – 10:30: Cérémonie d’ouverture du 32ème Sommet du Comité d’Orientation des Chef d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD
13:00 – 13:30: Conférence de presse:QUI:
Les personnalités suivantes prendront part à la cérémonie d’’ouverture r:
Discours d'ouverture - S.E. Macky SALL, Président de la République du Sénégal et Président du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC)
Discours: S.E. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, Président de la République Islamique de Mauritanie et Président de l'Union africaine
Discours: S.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Présidente de la Commission de l'Union africaine
Discours: S.E. Jacob G. Zuma, Président de la République d'Afrique du Sud et Président du Sous-Comité de l’Initiative présidentielle de promotion des infrastructures ( IPPI)Conférence de presse
S.E. Macky SALL, Président de la République du Sénégal et Président du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC) (à confirmer)
OÙ:
S.E. Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, Secrétaire Exécutif de l’Agence du NEPAD et Secrétaire Exécutif Intérimaire du Mécanisme Africain d'Evaluation par les Pairs (MAEP)
Centre de Conférence de l'Union africaine (AUCC) Conférence de presse : Medium Conference Hall, AUCCHISTORIQUE:
Les vingt dirigeants africains membres du Comité d’Orientation des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement du NEPAD (HSGOC) se réuniront dans la capitale éthiopienne Addis-Abeba en marge du 24ème Sommet de l'UA. Le HSGOC assure la direction du processus du NEPAD, définit les politiques, fixe les priorités et les programmes d'action du NEPAD . Ce comité de 20 membres comprend les cinq pays fondateurs du NEPAD que sont le Sénégal, l’Afrique du Sud, le Nigéria, l'Algérie et l'Egypte.
Au programme:
Progrès accomplis dans la mise en œuvre des résultats du Sommet de Dakar sur le financement des infrastructures en Afrique (DFS)
Le rôle du NEDAD dans l'Agenda 2063
Progrès accomplis par le NEPAD concernent l'autonomisationéconomique des femmes africaines et les femmes dans l'agriculture
La réponse de l'Union africaine ainsi que le soutien du NEPAD à l'épidémie d'Ebola en Afrique de l’OuestAccréditation: les badges des médias pour le Sommet peuvent être recuperer chez Abiola dans la salle G09 sur le rez de chaussée du nouveau bâtiment de l'UA ou chez Esther 5e étage Salle 504.
Pour davantage d’informations, prière de contacter:
Abiola Ajayi
Equipe de Communication du NEPAD
abiolaa@nepad.org
+27 767461272
Esther Azaa TankouDirection de l’Information et de la Communication, Commission de l’Union Africaine
yamboue@africa-union.org
+251 911361185 -
EventLaunch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa
Launch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa
Dear Colleagues:
The African Union Commission, the African on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, will launch a study on The Right to a Nationality in Africa, highlighting challenges to Citizenship and statelessness in Africa, and proposing the urgent need for a Protocol on Citizenship in Africa. You are invited to the press conference and launching ceremony.
When:
Thursday, 29, January 2015Times:
12h:00 Launching
13h:00 Press briefingWhere:
Small Conference Hall II, AUC New building
What:
Millions of people without citizenship in Africa are deprived of the right to vote, to cross borders, and to access state health or education services. The challenges of lack of citizenship rights generate conflict and undermine democracy in many countries in Africa. The report draws special focus on these challenges and indentifies key recommendations for adoption by African countries as a matter of urgency.
Speakers include:
• H.E. Mr. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
• H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
• H.E. Dr. Dlamini Zuma- Chairperson of the African Union Commission
• Mrs. Zainabo Sylvie Kayitesi - Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
• Mrs. Maya Sahli Fadel – Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Who:
ACHPR- The African Charter established the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Commission was inaugurated on 2 November 1987 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Commission’s Secretariat has subsequently been located in Banjul, The Gambia. In addition to performing any other tasks which may be entrusted to it by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the Commission is officially charged with three major functions:◦the protection of human and peoples' rights
◦the promotion of human and peoples' rights
◦the interpretation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' RightsUNHCR- The United nations High Commission for Refugees is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.
For more information please contact:
In Johannesburg, Jeggan Grey Johnson – Mobile+ 27 836 200578- email: jeggangj@osisa.org -
EventSeries of Press Briefings on Mali and the Sahel, Libya and Somalia
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
SERIES OF PRESS BRIEFINGS ON MALI AND THE SAHEL, LIBYA AND SOMALIA
Within the framework of the 24th AU Summit, the AU Commission wishes to invite members of the press to a series of press briefings on Thursday, 29 January 2015 beginning at 14:30 HRS on the following issues:
• Briefing on Mali and the Sahel by President Pierre Buyoya, AU High Representative for Mali and the Sahel and Head of MISAHEL;
o Time: 14:30 – 15:00 HRS;• Briefing on the Situation in Libya by Prime Minister Deleita Mohammed Deleita, AU Special Representative for Libya. He will be accompanied & supported by Amb Mondher Rezgui, AU Special Representative in Libya from
o Time: 15:10 – 15:40 HRS• Briefing on the Situation in Somalia by Amb. Maman Sidikou, AU Special Representative for Somalia and Head of AMISOM;
o Time: 15:50 – 16:20 HRSThe briefings will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the New AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and will be moderated by Mrs. Habiba Mejri-Cheikh, Director of Information and Communication, AUC
Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing
Media contacts
Ms. Lulit Kebede,
Communications Officer
Peace and Security Department,
African Union Commission
Tel: 0911211183
E-mail: LulitK@africa-union.orgMr. Molalet Tsedeke
Media Center Coordinator
Directorate of Information and Communication
AU Commission
Tel: 0911630631
E: mail: molalett@africa-union.orgFor further information contact
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Event
MEDIA ADVISORY
Launch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa
Dear Colleagues:
The African Union Commission, the African on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, will launch a study on The Right to a Nationality in Africa, highlighting challenges to Citizenship and statelessness in Africa, and proposing the urgent need for a Protocol on Citizenship in Africa. You are invited to the press conference and launching ceremony.
When:
Thursday, 29, January 2015Times:
12h:00 Launching
13h:00 Press briefingWhere:
Small Conference Hall II, AUC New building
What:
Millions of people without citizenship in Africa are deprived of the right to vote, to cross borders, and to access state health or education services. The challenges of lack of citizenship rights generate conflict and undermine democracy in many countries in Africa. The report draws special focus on these challenges and indentifies key recommendations for adoption by African countries as a matter of urgency.
Speakers include:
• H.E. Mr. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
• H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
• H.E. Dr. Dlamini Zuma- Chairperson of the African Union Commission
• Mrs. Zainabo Sylvie Kayitesi - Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
• Mrs. Maya Sahli Fadel – Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Who:
ACHPR- The African Charter established the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Commission was inaugurated on 2 November 1987 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Commission’s Secretariat has subsequently been located in Banjul, The Gambia. In addition to performing any other tasks which may be entrusted to it by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the Commission is officially charged with three major functions:◦the protection of human and peoples' rights
◦the promotion of human and peoples' rights
◦the interpretation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' RightsUNHCR- The United nations High Commission for Refugees is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.
For more information please contact:
In Johannesburg, Jeggan Grey Johnson – Mobile+ 27 836 200578- email: jeggangj@osisa.org -
EventLaunch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa
MEDIA ADVISORY
Launch of report: The Right to a Nationality in Africa
Dear Colleagues:
The African Union Commission, the African on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, will launch a study on The Right to a Nationality in Africa, highlighting challenges to Citizenship and statelessness in Africa, and proposing the urgent need for a Protocol on Citizenship in Africa. You are invited to the press conference and launching ceremony.
When:
Thursday, 29, January 2015Times:
12h:00 Launching
13h:00 Press briefingWhere:
Small Conference Hall II, AUC New building
What:
Millions of people without citizenship in Africa are deprived of the right to vote, to cross borders, and to access state health or education services. The challenges of lack of citizenship rights generate conflict and undermine democracy in many countries in Africa. The report draws special focus on these challenges and indentifies key recommendations for adoption by African countries as a matter of urgency.
Speakers include:
• H.E. Mr. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
• H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
• H.E. Dr. Dlamini Zuma- Chairperson of the African Union Commission
• Mrs. Zainabo Sylvie Kayitesi - Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
• Mrs. Maya Sahli Fadel – Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Who:
ACHPR- The African Charter established the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Commission was inaugurated on 2 November 1987 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Commission’s Secretariat has subsequently been located in Banjul, The Gambia. In addition to performing any other tasks which may be entrusted to it by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the Commission is officially charged with three major functions:◦the protection of human and peoples' rights
◦the promotion of human and peoples' rights
◦the interpretation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' RightsUNHCR- The United nations High Commission for Refugees is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.
For more information please contact:
In Johannesburg, Jeggan Grey Johnson – Mobile+ 27 836 200578- email: jeggangj@osisa.org -
EventPress Briefing Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS BRIEFING COMMISSIONER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY
Within the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Mrs. Elham Mahmoud Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the AU Commission will on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 at 15:00 hold a press briefing on the following issue:
- Africa 2063: connecting the continent
The briefing will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing
Media Contact
Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
Media Center Coordinator
Directorate of Information and Communication ; AU Commission
Tel:+251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.orgFor further information contact
Directorate of information and communication /African union commission/ E- mail: dic@africa-union.org /Web site: www.au.int / Addis Ababa / Ethiopia
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EventPress Briefing Commissioner for Social Affairs
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS BRIEFING COMMISSIONER FOR SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Within the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Dr. Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko, Commissioner for Social Affairs, at the AU Commission will, on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 at 11:30am hold a press briefing on the following issues:
- Campaign to End Child Marriage; and
- Status Brief on the African Union Response to Ebola Virus Disease
Outbreak in West Africa (ASEOWA)The press briefing will be held in Briefing Room1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing
Media contact
Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
Media Center Coordinator
Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
Tel:+251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.orgFor further information contact
Directorate of information and communication /African union commission/ E- mail: dic@africa-union.org /Web site: www.au.int / Addis Ababa / Ethiopia
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EventPress Briefing of the Commissioner for Human Resources Science and Technology,27 January 2015.
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS BRIEFING OF COMMISIONER FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLGYWithin the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga, Commissioner for Human Resources Science and Technology at the AU Commission will, on Tuesday 27th January 2015 at 11:00am, hold a press briefing on the following issue:
- Africa 2063: Promoting African Resources and Talent
The briefing will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalist are invited to take part in the press briefing
Media contact
Mr. MolaletTsedeke
Media Center Coordinator
Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
Tel: +251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.orgFor further information contact
Directorate of Information and Communication /African Union Commission/ E- mail: dic@africa-union.org /Web site: www.au.int/ Addis Ababa / Ethiopia
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EventPress Briefing of Deputy Chairperson of the AUC
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS BRIEFING OF DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUC
Within the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC will, on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 at 10:30am hold a press briefing.
The briefing will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalists are invited to take part in the press briefing
Media Contact
Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
Media Center Coordinator
Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
Tel: +251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.orgFor further information contact
Directorate of information and communication /African union commission/ E- mail:dic@africa-union.org/Web site: www.au.int/ Addis Ababa / Ethiopia
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EventPress Briefing of the Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture,27 January 2015
NVITATION TO THE MEDIA
PRESS BRIEFING OF COMMISSIONER FOR RURAL ECONOMY AND AGRICULTURE
Within the frame work of the 24th AU Summit, H.E. Mrs. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, at the AU Commission will on Tuesday 27th January 2015 at 16:00 hold a briefing on the following issues:
- Building self-reliance towards the realization of the 2063 Agenda on food and nutrition:
- 2025 CAADP vision
The briefing will be held in Briefing Room 1, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Journalist are invited to take part in the press briefing
Media Contact
Mr. Molalet Tsedeke
Media Center Coordinator
Directorate of Information and Communication; AU Commission
Tel: +251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.orgFor further information contact
Directorate of information and communication /African union commission/ E- mail: dic@africa-union.org /Web site: www.au.int / Addis Ababa / Ethiopia
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