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20 December 2010 : CONTRACTS' SIGNING CEREMONY for the Implementation of the Port Moresby Agreement in the Framework of the EU-Africa Partnership on Infrastructure
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THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION, JEAN PING, UNDERTAKES A VISIT TO ABUJA AND ABIDJAN
Addis Ababa, December 15, 2010: As a follow-up to the decisions of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Dr. Jean Ping, heading a delegation comprising the AU Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, will visit, starting tomorrow, 16 December 2010, Abuja, Nigeria, and Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Mr. Victor Gbeho, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), will also participate in this mission. PRESS RELEASE (en / fr )
16-17 December 2010 The Commission’s Meeting with Officials of U.S. Justice Department Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Statement by H.E. Ambassador John K. Shinkaiye AU Commission Chief of Staff
OPENING IN ALGIERS OF AN EXPERTS’ MEETING ON THE DRAFT AFRICAN MODEL LAW ON COUNTER-TERRORISM The meeting also witnessed the inauguration of the African Union Special Representative for Counter‐Terrorism Cooperation PRESS RELEASE(en / fr / ar )
The Chairperson of the AU Commission concludes visit to Algeria where he participated in the International Conference on the 50th Anniversary of UNGA Resolution 1514
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr. Jean Ping has concluded a four-day visit to Algeria, which took place on 12-14 December 2010, at the invitation of the Algerian Government, during which he participated in the International Conference on the 50th Anniversary of UN General Assembly Resolution 1514 on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. Press Communiqué ( en / fr )
12 – 14 DECEMBER 2010 - 9tth MEETING OF THE PANEL OF THE WISE, ALGIERS, ALGERIA
COMMUNIQUE (en / fr )
29 November- 10 december 2010 - COP16: African Group Participation. Cancun, Mexico.
Entretien Jean Ping Ban K-Moon
Cancun (Mexique) 7 décembre 2010 - Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, Dr. Jean Ping s’est entretenu, le mardi 7 décembre 2010, a Cancún, avec le
Secrétaire General des Nations Unies, M. Ban K-Moon.
L’entretien, qui s’est déroulé en marge de la 16eme Conférence des Nations Unies sur le Changement Climatique (COP16), a porté sur la situation qui prévaut en Cote d’Ivoire et les derniers développements intervenus a la suite des élections présidentielles. PRESS RELEASE
COP16 : Le Groupe Africain uni autour de la position Africaine communeCancun (Mexique) 6 décembre 2010 - Le groupe africain présent à Cancun, dans le cadre de la 16eme édition de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le Changement Climatique (COP16), qui se tient sous un soleil radieux de la ville balnéaire mexicaine de réputation mondiale, du 29 novembre au 10 décembre 2010, multiplie les occasions pour faire admettre la position africaine commune. PRESS RELEASE
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8-17 December 2010 - Second Ordinary Session of the African Union commission on International Law (AUCIL), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Draft Agenda
Draft Programme of Work
10th DECEMBER 2010 - COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
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The PRC Brainstorms on Innovative Financing for the African Union Nairobi,
8 December 2010-The Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the African Union (AU) began a two-day brainstorming session today, 8 December 2010, in Nairobi, Kenya. This brainstorming session is to take Member States’ views on board on the studies made by experts and reviewed by policy organs on the alternative sources of financing for the African Union. PRESS RELEASE (en / fr )
8th DECEMBER 2010 : HIGH LEVEL SEMINAR ON THE THEME OF THE 16th AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT ON SHARED VALUES, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
OPENING STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HER EXCELLENCY MRS JULIA DOLLY JOINER COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION
AU/EU PHOTO COMPETITION EXTENDS DEADLINE
Addis Ababa, 8 December 2010 – The AU/EU Professional Photographers competition showcasing African beauty is extending its deadline by another week.
PRESS RELEASE
The rules of the competition are available on the website: http://www.africa-eu-partnership.org/euau-professional-photo-contest-beauty-africa-all-its-states as well as the Facebook: “Beauty in Africa”.
06-07 December 2010 -MEETING OF EXPERTS AFRICAN CHIEFS OF DEFENSE STAFF HEADS OF SECURITY SERVICES AFRICAN MINISTERS OF DEFENSE AND SAFETY Media Advisory
* 6-8 December 2010 -AU.COMMIT LAUNCH AND WORKSHOP ON OPERATIONALISING THE OAGADOUGOU ACTION PLAN TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN Djibouti.
- PRESS RELEASE
- Speech of the Director of Social Affairs
- MEDIA ADVISORY
- DRAFT PROGRAMME
- CONCEPT NOTE
- Ouagadougou Action Plan to Combat Trafficking In Human Beings, Especially Women and Children
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-AU.COMMIT Campaign on Combating Human Trafficking 2009-2012
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* 6-10 December 2010 - REGIONAL GEOTHERMAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND HARMONIZATION Kigali, RWANDA
CONCEPT NOTE
06 December 2010 - OPENING STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HER EXCELLENCY MRS JULIA DOLLY JOINER COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION AT THE JOINT OPENING SESSION OF THE GENDER AND YOUTH FORA ON THE THEME OF THE 16th AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT ON SHARED VALUES Speech
AU/UNDP Project donates 41 computers to the Peace and Security Department
Addis Ababa, 03 December 2010: The AU/UNDP Project on Friday 03 December 2010 donated 41 computers and IT equipment worth 118,918.40 US dollars to the Department of Peace and Security of the African Union. This donation is in line with the AU-UNDP project to support the capacity building program of the Department through training, recruitment of additional staff and in providing
equipments to the Situation Room, thus facilitating the Commission’s ability to effectively respond to the myriad of conflict situations on the continent.
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29 - 30 NOVEMBER, 2010 -3rd AFRICA-EU SUMMIT
TRIPOLI, Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
TRIPOLI DECLARATION (en)
Africa EU Summit opens in Tripoli
Tripoli, Libya 29 November 2010- With the present and future interests of 1.5 billion citizens in nearly 80 countries to consider, the 3rd Africa- EU Summit of heads of state and government started in the Libyan capital Tripoli today. Being held as it is, against the backdrop of the recent global financial and economic crisis, the summit holds immense potential for both Africa and the EU.
PRESS RELEASE
SPEECH BY DR JEAN PING CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION (en / fr )
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission calls for more direct foreign investments in Africa at Africa-EU Summit in Tripoli, Libya
Press Communiqué
- 26 november, 2010 : JOINT PRESS RELEASE (en)
- 29-30 november, 2010 : INVITATION TO MEDIA (en)
*AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON MEETS EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSION PRESIDENT
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Jean Ping and European Commission President, Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso, met at the side lines of the Third Africa-EU Summit that kicked off this morning, 29 November 2010, at the Tripoli Congres Hall in Lybia. The two Chairpersons exchanged views on the last preparatory arrangements to ensure the sucess of the Africa-EU Summit for the interest of both populations.
02 December 2010 - Korea - Africa Forum Inter-sessional Meeting 2010, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2 December, 2010 - East Africa Community Heads of State Retreat on Food Security and Climate Change , Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania
Presentation by H.E. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Economy African Union Commission
COMMEMORATION OF WORLD AIDS DAY 2010
* PRESS RELEASE | * CONCEPT NOTE | * PROGRAMME | * Media Advisory
* 22 November to 03 December 2010 - Third Meeting of Government Experts on the Legal Instruments on the Transformation of the African Union Commission into the African Union authority, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
DRAFT AGENDA (en / fr /ar /po )
DRAFT PROGRAMME OF WORK (en / fr /ar /po )
25 NOVEMBER, 2010 - Meeting on operationalization of Institutional Architecture for Infrastructure Development in Africa
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24 NOVEMBER, 2010 - Plus de huit millions d'euros recueillis pour l'organisation du procès d'Hissène Habré Communiqué (fr)
  
24 NOVEMBER, 2010 - L'UNION AFRICAINE REITERE SON ENGAGEMENT POUR LA TENUE DU PROCES DE HISSENE HABRE
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24 NOVEMBER, 2010 - ALLOCUTION DE MONSIEUR CHEIKH TIDIANE SY MINISTRE DÕETAT, GARDE DES SCEAUX, MINISTRE DE LA JUSTICE A LÕOCCASION DE LA TABLE RONDE DES DONATEURS POUR LE FINANCEMENT DU PROCES DE MONSIEUR HISSENE HABRE.
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24 NOVEMBER, 2010 - DISCOURS DU REPRESENTANT DU PRESIDENT DE LA COMMISSION DE L'UNION AFRICAINE A L'OCCASION DE LA CEREMONIE D'OUVERTURE DE LA TABLE RONDE DES DONATEURS POUR LE FINANCEMENT DU PROCES DE MONSIEUR HISSENE HABRE.
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23 NOVEMBER, 2010 - UNE NOUVELLE ETAPE VERS LE PROCES DE HISSENE HABRE
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NOVEMBER 2010-2nd SESSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS IN CHARGE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT KHARTOUM, SUDAN
Theme: Strengthening Social Policy Action Towards Social Inclusion
 
- AU CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT KICKS OFF
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- OPENING STATEMENT OF H.E. ADV. BIENCE P. GAWANAS AU COMMISSIONER FOR SOCIAL AFFAIRS
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- MEDIA ADVISORY ( en)
- PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR THE MINISTERS’ MEETING ( en)
- PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME FOR THE MINISTERS’ MEETING ( en)
- PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR THE EXPERTS’ MEETING ( en)
- PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME FOR THE EXPERTS’ MEETING ( en)
- CONCEPT NOTE ( en / fr / ar / po)
REPORT OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE AU COMMISSION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISIONS OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, 27 TO 31 OCTOBER 2008, WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA
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22-26 NOVEMBER, 2010 - Africa Water Week
- 23.Nov.2010 Keynote Address by Ms. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture for the occasion of The Climate, Water and Development Segment of the 3rd African Water Week. Statement
- 22.Nov.2010 Opening Remarks by Ms. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture at the 3rd African Water Week. Statement
23 NOVEMBER, 2010 - AU/EU Launch African Professional Photographers Competition To Showcase African Beauty. Press Release: EN | AR
22 NOVEMBER, 2010- PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL - 249th MEETING
* Communique: AR | EN | FR
* REPORT OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION ON MEASURES TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION IN THE PREVENTION AND COMBATING OF TERRORISM: AR | EN | FR
19 NOVEMBER, 2010- The Kingdom of Lesotho marks today the Year of Peace and Security in Africa
* Press Release
* Statement By His Majesty King Letsie III at the Peace March and Flame Of Peace Lighting Ceremony Marking
* Statement By His Majesty King Letsie III On The Occasion Of The Banquet Hosted In Honour of Heads Of Mission And International Organizations Accredited To His Majesty's Court.
 19 NOVEMBER, 2010 - 15th Africa - EU Ministerial Meeting - Lilongwe, Malawi. Communiqué (en)
18-19 NOVEMBER, 2010- AFRICA-EU HIGH LEVEL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AS A FOLLOW UP OF "BETTER TRAINING FOR SAFER FOOD (BTSF) AFRICA BRUSSELS,
* Agenda
*Opening Remarks H.E. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace Commissioner, Department for Rural Economy and Agriculture, African Union Commission
Brussels Hosts an Africa EU High-Level Conference on Better Training for Safer Food programme
Commissioner Tumusiime hails the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) as central in the overall food chain in Africa.
Addis Ababa, 17 November 2010 - Over two hundred Experts in the domain of agriculture and related activities are expected to converge on 18 November 2010, at the European Union headquarters in Brussels to brainstorm on how to enhance the Better Training for Safer Food programme (BTSF), in the presence of Mrs. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union, amongst other important personalities. Press Release
*23-24 NOVEMBER 2010- Nyerere: Supporting Academic Mobility and Revitalisation of Higher Education in Africa (Side Event of the 3rd EU-Africa Summit) Garden Court Eastern Boulevard, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa
MEDIA ADVISORY
*15 NOVEMBER 2010- Meeting of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
PROGRAMME OF WORK
Remarks BY H.E. Dr Jean PING CHAIRPERSON AFRICAN UNION COMMISSI
Climate change: Africa is preparing for COP16
Addis Ababa, 12 November 2010 –The Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) will meet on 15 November 2010 at the Headquarters of the African Union (AU) to prepare and guide the African negotiating system to attend the 16th Conference of Parties (CoP16) meeting in Cancun, Mexico. CAHOSCC will review the state of play of global climate change negotiations since CoP15. PRESS RELEASE
*16 NOVEMBER 2010 - COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL TOLERANCE DAY ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
MESSAGE BY H.E. MRS. JULIA DOLLY JOINER COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION
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NOVEMBER 2010- African ICT Week (AICTW)
2010 Theme: “ICT for Peace and Security in africa”
Concept Paper (en / fr )
*16-19 November 2010- Africa-EU Ministerial Troika/Political Dialogue Meeting , Lilongwe, Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi 17 2010- African, European Union and African Union Commission experts are meeting in Malawi to prepare for a Ministerial meeting on Friday 19 November, which, in turn, will finalise preparations for the EU – Africa Heads of State and Government Summit to be held in Tripoli, Libya from 28th to 30th November 2010. Press Release
*12 NOVEMBER 2010THE CONSTITUTIVE MEETING OF THE AFRICA-EU PLATFORM FOR DIALOGUE ON GOVERNANCE ISSUES BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
STATEMENTBY AMBASSADOR EMILE OGNIMBA DIRECTOR FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION
* 13 NOVEMBER 2010- 248TH MEETING OF PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 248th meeting held on 13 November 2010, was briefed by the Commissioner for Peace and Security on the processes aimed at ending the crises in the Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Republic of Guinea and Niger, including the recently held elections in these different countries. The Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso to the AU, as representative of the Facilitator of the Direct Inter‐Ivorian Dialogue, and a representative of the ECOWAS Commission, also made presentations on their respective efforts. PRESS STATEMENT ( en / fr / ar)
COMMENCEMENT OF NEGOTIATIONS ON FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT AND OUTSTANDING CPA-RELATED ISSUES
Negotiations to resolve outstanding issues related to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and post-Referendum arrangements amongst the Sudanese parties, the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), began in Khartoum today. STATEMENT OF THE AUHIP
12th NOVEMBER 2010: BANJUL, THE GAMBIA - STATEMENT BY HER EXCELLENCY MRS. JULIA DOLLY JOINER COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION AT THE LAUNCHING OF THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
10th NOVEMBER 2010: BANJUL, THE GAMBIA - STATEMENT BY HER EXCELLENCY MRS. JULIA DOLLY JOINER COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION AT THE OPENING SESSION OF THE 48TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
*US GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS CAPACITY BUILDING OF THE AU
Addis Ababa, 09 November 2010- The US Mission to the African Union (US-AU) handed over different equipment to the African Union Commission’s (AUC) Media Center, today 09 November 2010, at the headquarters, in Addis Ababa. The equipment includes, computers, laptops, an LCD projector, a printer and a scanner. PRESS RELEASE
*The 16th session of the African Committee of Experts on the Right and Welfare of child opens in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, 9 November 2010 - The 16th session of the African Committee of Experts on the Right and Welfare of Child opened today 9th November 2010 in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa to discuss ways of improving the rights of children violated in the African continent.
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NOVEMBER 2010--SECOND MEETING OF THE SUDAN CONSULTATIVE FORUM (SCF) ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
The Sudan Consultative Forum (SCF) established by the consultative meeting that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 8 May 2010, held its second meeting in Addis Ababa, on 6 November 2010. The meeting was co‐chaired by the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, and the United Nations (UN) Under Secretary‐General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Alain Le Roy.COMMUNIQUE (en / fr )
OPENING ADDRESS BY AMBASSADOR RAMTANE LAMAMRA, COMMISSIONER FOR PEACE AND SECURITY OF THE AFRICAN UNION
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NOVEMBER 2010-- Committee of Secretariat Officials AU-RECs-ECA-AfDB Eighth Meeting Zanzibar TANZANIA
-DECLARATION (en / fr / ar )
- AGENDA (en)
- Work Programme (en /fr)
Chairperson Ping Meets Newly Elected President of Zanzibar Zanzibar 8 November 2010 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Jean Ping, was received in audience by H.E Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein, newly elected president of Zanzibar. PRESS RELEASE
Zanzibar 8 November 2010 –Chairperson Ping Congratulates Joint AU-RECs-ECA-AfDB Report on Peace and Security issues, as Contribution in African Integration Agenda PRESS RELEASE
Zanzibar 8 November 2010 – Chairperson Ping Urged Joint AU-RECs-ECA-AfDB Coordination Committee to Accelerate the Integration Process of the Continent PRESS RELEASE
STATEMENT OF H.E. DR. JEAN PING, CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE AU-RECs-ECA-AfDB COMMITTEE ON COORDINATION (en /fr)
STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY, AMB. JUMA V. MWAPACHU AT THE 8TH AU-REC’S COORDINATION MEETING
Eighth Meeting of AU-RECs-ECA-AfDB Committee of Secretariat Officials Opens in Zanzibar
Zanzibar 4 November 2010. PRESS RELEASE
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NOVEMBER 2010- AFRICAN UNION CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS
RESPONSIBLE FOR ENERGY, MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE
- - Maputo Declaration adopted by African Union Conference of Ministers in charge of Energy (en / fr )
-- RESOLUTION ON SOLAR ENERGY STUDY (en / fr )
STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE, 5 NOVEMBER 2010
Statement By Joseph Atta-Mensah Director, Regional Integration, Infrastructure and Trade Division - UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA
Statement By Antonio M. A. Pedro Director, UNECA, SRO-EA -UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA
“No meaningful development can take place without commensurate infrastructure, and in particular energy, as the engine of development”
Maputo, 5th November 2010 – The first Conference of Energy Ministers of Africa (CEMA) started on 5th November 2010 in Maputo, Mozambique under the theme “common commitment to access modern energy for all”. Prior to this session, a meeting of African experts from 2 to 4 November underscored mainly the need to increase investment in the energy sector and to develop the utilization of renewable energies in Africa’s energy mix. PRESS RELEASE
STATEMENT OF DR ELHAM IBRAHIM, AU COMMISSIONER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE, 1ST NOVEMBER 2010
FIRST ALL AFRICA ENERGY WEEK KICKS OFF IN MAPUTO: ACHEVIEVING UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO ENERGY
Maputo, 1st November 2010 – Two thirds of Africans do not have access to electricity. It is to address this vast challenge to Africa’s development that the African Union (AU), the African Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) launched the first ever All Africa Energy Week in Maputo, capital city of Mozambique on 1st November 2010. PRESS RELEASE
JOINTMEDIA ADVISORY
- CONCEPT NOTE (en)
- DRAFT AGENDA - MINISTERS’ MEETING (en)
- -DRAFT WORK PROGRAMME - MINISTERS’ MEETING (en)
- DRAFT AGENDA - EXPERTS' MEETING (en )
- -DRAFT WORK PROGRAMME - EXPERTS' MEETING (en)
-REGISTRATION FORM (en)
- LIST OF HOTELS
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NOVEMBER 2010- FIRST CONFERENCE OF STATES’ PARTIES TO THE AFRICAN NUCLEAR WEAPONS-FREE-ZONE TREATY (TREATY of PELINDABA)
THE AFRICAN UNION OPERATIONALIZES THE TREATY OF PELINDABA
Addis Ababa, 5 November 2010: The First Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (Treaty of Pelindaba) took place at the AU Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, on 4 November 2010. The Conference was held in accordance with Article 12 and 14 of the Pelindaba Treaty. In particular, Article 14 stipulates that a Conference of all Parties to the Treaty shall be convened by the Depositary (the AU Commission) as soon as possible after the entry into force of the Treaty to, inter alia, elect the members of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (ACNE) and determine its headquarters. The Conference was attended by AU Member States Parties to the Treaty and other AU Members as observers, as well as by international partners. The convening of the Conference marked a new step in the overall
PRESS RELEASE
- Draft Agenda
- MEDIA ADVISORY
Opening Address by Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union
STATEMENT BY H.E MR. ERASTUS MWENCHA, DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON, AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION AT THE SIXTH ORDINARY SESSION OF AU MINISTERS OF TRADE 1 NOVEMBER 2010, KIGALI, RWANDA
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November, 2010 – The 6th Ordinary Session of AU
Conference of Ministers of Trade, Kigali, Rwanda
Mwencha calls for acceleration of the establishment of the African Economic Community
Kigali 1 November 2010 – “The ttime has come for us to speed up the establishment of the African Economic Community, which has been on the drawing board for almost two decades”, said Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission, on the occasion of the opening of the 6th Ordinary Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Trade which took place today, Monday 1 November 2010, in Kigali, Rwanda, under the chair of the Prime Minister of Rwanda, His Excellency Bernard Makuza. Press Release (en / fr )
Closing of Senior Officials’ Meeting
Kigali 31 October 2010 – Senior Officials representing African Union Member States, meeting in Kigali since 29 October 2010 within the framework of the Sixth Ordinary Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Trade ended their deliberations today 31 October 2010 after three days of intense debate on African trade issues as per the agenda of their meeting. Press Release
Ouverture à Kigali de la Sixième Session ordinaire de la Conférence des Ministres du Commerce de l’UA au niveau des Hauts fonctionnaires
Kigali 29 octobre 2010 – Les travaux de la Sixième Session ordinaire de la Conférence des Ministres du Commerce de l’Union africaine (UA), au niveau des Hauts fonctionnaires, se sont ouverts aujourd’hui, 29 octobre 2010, dans la capitale Rwandaise, Kigali.
Communiqué de presse
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Statement by Mr. Emmanuel HATEGEKA, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry
Statement by Mr Xavier Carim, Deputy Director General, Department of Trade and Industry Republic of South Africa
Statement By Mr. Hussein Hassan Acting Director of Trade and Industry African Union Commission Senior Officials meeting
Statement by H. E. Mrs. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture African Union Commission at the Global Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change The Hague, The Netherlands October 31-November 5, 2010
Celebrating the African Youth Day and Launching of the International Year of Youth on 1st of November 2010
Theme: “Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”
MESSAGE FROM H.E.Mr. Jean PING, CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION TO THE AFRICAN YOUTH (en / fr )
*African Union Celebrates African Youth Day and joins the United Nations in Launching the International Year of Youth in Addis Abba, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, 1st November, 2010 - The African Union Commission joint the rest of the continent today 1st November 2010 to celebrate the African Youth Day observed every 1st of November. PRESS RELEASE
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* 25 – 29 October 2010- Third Session of the African Union Conference of Ministers of Culture
(CAMC3) Abuja, Nigeria
Theme: “Sustainable Financing of the Cultural Development Sector
in Africa”.
- CONCEPT NOTE ( en / fr)
- DRAFT AGENDA - MINISTERS MEETING( en / fr)
-PROGRAMME FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING FOR THE MINISTERIAL MEETING( en / fr)
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME OF WORK MINISTERS MEETING( en / fr)
- DRAFT AGENDA - EXPERTS MEETING( en / fr)
-PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME OF WORK EXPERTS MEETING( en / fr)
-STRATEGY FOR THE FINANCING OF CULTURE DEVELOPMENT( en)
-Report of H.E the AU Commission Chairperson on the implementation of recommendations of the 2nd Session of the AU Conference of Ministers of Culture ( en)
-2nd Pan-African Cultural Congress Consensus Statement ( en)
-2nd Pan-African Cultural Congress Report ( en)
-REQUEST FOR RECOGNITION AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE INSTITUTE FOR THE AFRICAN CULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANING (IACIU) AS A PAN-AFRICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTION ( en)
-REQUEST FOR RECOGNITION AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE INSTITUTE FOR THE AFRICAN CULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANING (IACIU) AS A PAN-AFRICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTION ( en)
Remarks by Dr. Olawale Maiyegun , Director of Social Affairs Department at the opening Session of the Experts’ Meeting of the 3rd Session of the African Union Conference of Ministers of Culture
*26 - 29 October, 2010 - Conference of African Ministers of Agriculture (CAMA) Lilongwe, Malawi
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-PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME OF WORK MINISTERS MEETING( en )
-PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME OF WORK EXPERTS MEETING( en )
“IT IS POSSIBLE FOR AFRICA TO BECOME THE FOOD BASKET OF THE WORLD” MUTHARIKA
Lilongwe, Malawi -28 October 2010- “Without food, the medicines and drugs in hospitals and clinics become ineffective or even dangerous to the sick; without food, children cannot learn well in schools; without food the labour force cannot be productive; without food you cannot maintain the police service and national defence forces; and without, food we cannot maintain peace keeping forces anywhere in the world”, said H.E Prof. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi and Chairperson of the African Union, at the official opening session of the Conference African Ministers of Agriculture (CAMA),today 28 October 2010, in Lilongwe, Malawi.
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EXPERTS OF AGRICULTURE URGES TO REALIZE FOOD SECURED AFRICA
Lilongwe, Malawi 26 October 2010- the African experts of Agriculture gathered today, 26 October 2010, in Lilongwe, Malawi to discuss the Agricultural sector development in Africa. PRESS RELEASE
-MEDIA ADVISORY
-Statement by H. E. Tumusiime Rhoda Peace Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture African Union Commission
Address By Dr. Abebe Haile-Gabriel Ag. Director Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture African Union Commission To the Experts’ session on the Conference of African Ministers of Agriculture
26 October 2010 - The PRC Sub-Committee on the Special Emergency Assistance Fund for Drought and Famine in Africa (SEAF), held its 17th Extra-Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 26 October 2010 to consider the request from the Government of The Gambia for an emergency assistance to the people affected by devastating flood caused by the unusual continuous heavy rainfall. The disaster has resulted in loss of lives, crops and livestock and damaged roads and houses. The number of directly affected people as at 22 September 2010 stands at 30,000. PRESS RELEASE
THE SPECIAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND FOR DROUGHT AND FAMINE IN AFRICA APPEAL TO MEMBER STATES
VIP’s AT THE AMANI AFRICA EXERCISE CYCLE Addis Ababa, 26 October 2010 – The Amani Africa Command Post Exercise (CPX) which has officially kicked off on 20 October at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia will be visited by VIP’s on 27 October. INVITATION
CHAIRPERSON PING HOLDS HIS MONTHLY PRESS CONFERENCE
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, M. Jean Ping will hold his monthly press conference on Monday 25 October 2010 at 12h00 at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. INVITATION (en / fr )
CULMINATION OF THE AMANI AFRICA CYCLE ON 29 OCTOBER 2010
Addis Ababa, 28 October 2010 – The command post exercise (CPX) of the Amani Africa Cycle which started on 20 October will end tomorrow at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa with the President’s Day. INVITATION
INVITATION OF JOURNALISTS TO A PRESS CONFERENCE
Celebration of the African Youth Day and Launching of the International Year of Youth on 1ST November 2010 in Addis Ababa
Journalists are invited to take part at a press conference scheduled to take place on Friday 29 October 2010, at 3:00 pm at the headquarters of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. INVITATION
Closing Address for the Amani Africa Command Post Exercise By H.E. Dr. Jean PING, Chairperson of the African Union Commission Addis Ababa, 29 October 2010
In Final Stage, Amani Africa Exercise Gauges Africa Standby Force Readiness
Addis Ababa, 25 October 2010 – The African Union (AU) Commission’s Africa Standby Force began the final phase of the Amani Africa Cycle with a command post exercise (CPX) October 20, 2010. Press Release
AMANI AFRICA COMMAND POST EXERCISE
ADDIS ABABA, 20 OCTOBER 2010
- Opening Address for the Amani Africa Command Post Exercise
H.E. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Addis Ababa, 20 October 2010
- AMANI AFRICA EXERCISE CYCLE IS AT ITS FINAL STAGE: A Media day is organized on 26 October. Invitation
* 22 October 2010- Ninth Session of the « Fridays of the
Commission » from 2:30pm to 6:00pm. At the Headquarters of the Commission of the African Union.
Announcement (en / fr)
“The Lisbon
Treaty of the European Union: implications for the Africa-EU
relations”.
“The Lisbon Treaty of the European Union: Implications for Africa-EU Relations
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 22 October 2010- The second session of the Fridays of the Commission Conference/Debate for 2010 was held on 22 October at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa whose focus was the Lisbon Treaty and its implications on Africa-EU relations.
Press Release
Statement by Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, at the UN Security Council debate on the Report of the Secretary‐General on UN Support to AU Peacekeeping operations authorized by the Security Council, New York, 22 October 2010
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR RAMTANE LAMAMRA, COMMISSIONER FOR PEACE AND SECURITY OF THE AFRICAN UNION AT THE MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL ON SOMALIA 21 OCT 2010
veuillez trouver ci-joint pour publication les photos d'inauguration du siège du Bureau de liaison de l'Union Africaine à Bangui par le Commissaire à la Paix et à la Sécurité, Mme la Représentante Spéciale, Mr le Ministre de la Défense Nationale et de la Sécurité en RCA.
COMMEMORATION
OF THE
AFRICA HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
21ST OCTOBER 2010
UNDER THE THEME:
REALIZING HUMAN RIGHTS: A KEY TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN AFRICA
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Realizing Human Rights: A Key to Achieving Sustainable Peace in Africa
Addis Ababa, 21 October 2010 – Representatives of embassies of AU member states, Regional Economic Communities, UN agencies, educational institutions, international organizations and AUC staff members, gathered today, Thursday 21, October 2010, at the African Union (AU) head quarters in Addis Abba, Ethiopia for this year’s Commemoration of the African Human Rights Day under the theme: “realizing human rights: a key to achieving sustainable peace in Africa”. The theme is related to the fact this year is the Year of Peace and Security in Africa. Press Release
- MESSAGE DE S.E. LE DR. JEAN PING
PRESIDENT DE LA COMMISSION DE L’UNION AFRICAINE
A L’OCCASION DE LA JOURNEE AFRICAINE DES DROITS DE L’HOMME (fr)
- DECLARATION DE LA COMMISSAIRE REINE ALAPINI-GANSOU, PRESIDENTE DE LA COMMISSION AFRICAINE DES DROITS DE L’HOMME ET DES PEUPLES A L’OCCASION DE LA COMMEMORATION DE LA JOURNEE AFRICAINE DES DROITS DE L’HOMME DU 21 OCTOBRE 2010
- Statement by Commissioner Reine Alapini-Gansou, Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, on the Occasion of the Commemoration of Africa Human Rights Day 21 October 2010
- Statement on the Commemoration of Africa Human Rights Day on the theme “Realizing Human Rights: a key to Sustainable Peace in Africa” by Dr. Robert W Eno Deputy Registrar,African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights
- COMMEMORATION OF THE AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS DAY- Media Advisory
- Programme
* 22 October 2010- Ninth Session of the « Fridays of the
Commission » from 2:30pm to 6:00pm. At the Headquarters of the Commission of the African Union.
Announcement (en / fr)
“The Lisbon
Treaty of the European Union: implications for the Africa-EU
relations”.
JOINT AFRICA-EU TASK FORCE MEETING, ADDIS ABABA, 20-21 OCTOBER 2010
- Draft Agenda
- Joint Meria Alert
VALIDATION WORKSHOP TO REVIEW THE INTERNATIONAL STUDY GROUP’S (ISG) DRAFT FRAMEWORK REPORT ON AFRICA’S MINERAL REGIMES, 20-22 OCTOBER, 2010, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
- Media Advisory
- Joint Press Release
KIGALI TO HOST SIXTH SESSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF TRADE
Addis Ababa, 18 October 2010 – African Ministers of Trade will from 29 October to 2nd November 2010, converge in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda, within the framework of the sixth session of the African Union (AU) conference of Ministers of Trade. Press Release
CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM CONCLUDES WITH HIGH-LEVEL SUPPORT AROUND 56 POINTS OF AGREEMENT
Addis Ababa, 18 October 2010 –The Seventh African Development Forum ended Friday 15th October 2010, following fruitful debates during the various panel discussions and parallel sessions over the course of five days. Stakeholders across the African continent including governments, civil society, and private sector, invited by the joint organizing committee comprising of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Commission, deliberated on the challenges of climate variability and change to Africa and the opportunities it presents for the continent. Joint Press Release
AFRICAN UNION SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GOVERNMENT OF FINLAND
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Addis Ababa, 15 October, 2010- The African Union Commission (AUC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Finland and the Global E-Schools today, Friday 15 October 2010. The signing ceremony took place at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The MoU was signed by H.E Professor Jean-Pierre Ezin, Commissioner for Human Resource Science and Technology of the African Union Commission and H.E Leo Olasvisrta, the Ambassador of Finish to Ethiopia.
The MOU aims to support the implementation of the African Leadership in Information and Communication Technology (ALICT) programme.
Speech of H.E Professor Jean-Pierre Ezin, Commissioner for Human Resource Science and Technology of the African Union Commission
AFRICAN WOMEN’S DECADE LAUNCHED IN NAIROBI
Nairobi, Kenya 15 October 2010- The African Women's Decade, AWD (2010- 2020) has been launched. It has the theme "grassroots approach to gender equality and women's empowerment". Press Release
AMANI AFRICA: BUILDING CAPACITY FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE
Addis Ababa, 15 October 2010 – The Amani Africa Command Post Exercise (CPX) will be conducted from 13th to 29th October 2010 at the headquarters of the African Unionin Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The execution of this exercise will train and evaluate AU capabilities to plan conduct and prosecute a Peace Support Operation. Joint Press Release
AFRICAN UNION SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AFRICAN SEED NETWORK
Addis Ababa, 14 October, 2010- The African Union Commission (AUC) on Thursday 14th October 2010, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Seed Network (ASN). The signing ceremony took place at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The MoU was signed by Mrs. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission and Dr. Soumaila Bredoumy, the African Seed Network Coordinator. Press Release
Bangui, 14 October, 2010- Work Visit of Ambassador Ramtane LAMAMRA to Bangui. Press Communiqué (fr)
ECA-AUC-AfDB Joint
Secretariat Launch ClimDev-Africa at Seventh African Development Forum
Addis Ababa, 13 October 2010 – The programme, Climate Information for Development in Africa
(ClimDev-Africa) was officially launch today, Wednesday 13 October 2010
during the Seventh African Development Forum (ADF) currently holding at
the UNECA Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the presence of
the Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and
Executive Secretary of the Economic Comm8ission for Africa (ECA), Mr.
Jean Ping, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and Mr.
Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Press
Release
MARITIME SECURITY AND
SAFETY IN AFRICA: A GLOBAL CONCERN
Stuttgart, 13 October 2010 – “Africa is a BIG island, and needs to have a better situational
awareness of all activities in its adjoining oceans and seas”
said the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr
Erastus Mwencha while addressing the 2010 Africa Maritime Safety and
Security, Towards Economic Prosperity Conference, which kicked off on
13 October 2010 in Stuttgart, Germany. Hosted by the U.S. Africa
Command (US AFRICOM), the U.S. Department of State and the U.S.
Department of Defense, the two day conference aims at assessing how
maritime security and safety can contribute to Africa’s
sustainable development. Press
Release
GEN
William E. Ward Commander, US Africa Command Remarks at the 2010
Maritime Safety and Security Conference
Remarks
by Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson Bureau of African Affairs, U.S.
Department of State“Maritime Safety and Security Towards
Economic Prosperity Conference”
DASD
Huddleston Remarks to Maritime Safety and Security Conference
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Germany - His Excellency Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the
African Union Commission, delivers the keynote address October 13,
2010, at the beginning of the 2010 conference on Africa Maritime Safety
and Security: Towards Economic Prosperity. The event brought together
members of the Africa Union Commission, nearly 20 African
Nations, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense,
international agencies, and inter-governmental organizations, along
with academic and private sector experts. (U.S. AFRICOM Photo by Vince
Crawley) |
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* STUTTGART, Germany - Dr. Nancy
Walker, Director of the Ansari Africa Center; Ambassador John
Shinkaiye, African Union Commission (AUC) Chief of Staff; Professor
Mthuli Ncube, African Development Bank; and Ambassador William Bellamy,
Africa Center for Strategic Studies, participate in a panel discussion
October 13, 2010, on "African Maritime Interests: Security and
Development" at the 2010 Africa Maritime Safety and Security Towards
Economic Prosperity conference. (AFRICOM Photo by Petty Officer 1st
Class Daniel Lapierre) |
Climate Change forum
opens with calls for African leaders to move from rhetoric to action
Addis Ababa, 12 October
2010 (AU-ECA) - Ethiopia’s President, Girma
Wolde-Giorgis has called on African leaders to “close the gap
between rhetoric and adaptation actions” in order to effectively
address the impact of climate change across the continent. President
Ato Girma made the call in his opening address at the ongoing seventh
African Development Forum –ADF VII- whose theme is “Acting
Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa." Joint
Press Release
Remarks
by H.E. Dr Jean Ping, Chairperson of the African Union ClimDev-Africa
Launching at ADF-VII
Wednesday, 13th October, 2010 - The
Handover Ceremony of the Office Complex of the Steering Committee of
the African Central Bank. Abuja, Nigeria
The Hon. Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, today 13 october 2010 handed over to the Commissioner for Economic Affairs of the African Union, Dr. Maxwell Mkwezalamba the Office Complex of the Steering Committee of the African Central Bank. Among the officials in attendance were the Governor,Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and Hon. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Hong Aliyu Idi.
SECOND ANNUAL NEPAD
TRANSPORT AND
INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2010 AND AFRICA EXPO SCHEDULED ON 13-15
OCTOBER, IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Addis-Ababa, Monday, 12
October,
2010 - The Africa Union, through its Department of
Infrastructure and Energy and the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating
Agency, endorsed the second annual NEPAD Transport and Infrastructure
Summit 2010 and Africa Expo scheduled to take place on 13-15
October, at the Gallagher international convention centre in
Midrand, north of Johannesburg, South Africa. Press
Release
* 09-15 OCTOBER 2010 - THE
AFRICAN WOMEN’S DECADE THEME: GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S
EMPOWERMENT (GEWE): A BOTTOM UP APPROACH, KENYATTA CONFERENCE CENTRE,
NAIROBI, KENYA
-DRAFT
PROGRAMME
-CONCEPT
NOTE
PRESENTATION
BY MS LITHA MUSYIMI-OGANA DIRECTOR WOMEN, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION 10 OCTOBER 2010 NAIROBI, KENYA
AFRICAN UNION LENDS PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO GRASSROOTS WOMEN’S
DEVELOPMENT
Nairobi, 10 October 2010- The
African Union will, over the next ten years, support one grassroots
women's initiative per country per year through its fund for African
women, to make a total of 53 projects. PRESS
RELEASE
LAUNCH
OF THE AFRICAN WOMEN’S DECADE SCHEDULE OF NGO PARALLEL EVENTS
REMARKS
BY HON. DR. NAOMI SHABAN EGH. MP, MINISTER FOR GENDER CHILDREN AND
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE EXPERTS MEETING
ON THE LAUNCH OF THE AFRICAN WOMEN’S DECADE HELD ON 11TH OCTOBER
2010, KICC NAIROBI
REMARKS
BY DR JAMES W. NYIKAL PERMANENT
SECRETARY DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE EXPERTS MEETING ON THE
LAUNCH OF THE AFRICAN WOMEN’S DECADE HELD ON MONDAY, 11TH
OCOTOBER 2010, KICC, NAIROBI
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* 10 October 2010 - SECOND AFRO-ARAB SUMMIT,Sirte,
Great Arab Libyan Jamahiriya
- DRAFT AGENDA (EN)
- BRIEF INFORMATION ON THE UPCOMING SECOND AFRO-ARAB SUMMIT (EN)
- AFRO-ARAB MEETINGS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010 (EN)
- DECLARATION AND PROGRAMME OF ACTION ON AFRO – ARAB CO-OPERATION
(EN / FR)
STATEMENT
BY H.E. DR. JEAN PING CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION AT
THE OPENING SESSION OF THE 2ND AFRICAN-ARAB SUMMIT
The
Chairperson of the
African Union Commission lauds Afro-Arab cooperation, at opening of
Joint Meeting of African and Arab Ministers of Foreign Affairs in
Sirte, Libya
The Chairperson of the African
Union (AU)
Commission, Dr. Jean Ping, has reiterated the importance of the
profound, historical ties of cooperation between Africa and the Arab
World. Addressing delegates at the Opening Session of the Joint Meeting
of African and Arab Ministers of Foreign Affairs, on 08 October 2010 in
Sirte, Libya, Dr. Ping stated that Africa Arab cooperation was the
first and oldest cooperation arrangement entered into by Africa with
its external partners. He noted that the peoples of Africa and the Arab
World are highly interrelated neighbours who co-habit the same
continent, share the same past and work towards a common destiny,
characterised by a high degree of complementarity and interdependence. PRESS
RELEASE
HISTORICAL SUMMIT OF
AFRICAN, ARAB
COUNTRIES TO OPEN IN SIRTE, LYBIA
Sirte 9 October 2010 – The Second Afro-Arab Summit opens tomorrow, Sunday 10 October 2010, at
the Ouagadougou Complex Conference Center in Sirte, Great Socialist
People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Heads of State and Governments
of sixty six African and Arab countries will converge in Sirte to
exchange views on the how to strengthen the Afro-Arab cooperation. A
draft strategy was elaborated to that effect to be submitted to the
Summit for consideration and adoption. PRESS
RELEASE
SUMMIT TO ADRESS SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND
POLITICAL AREAS OF AFRO-ARAB COOPERATION
Sirte 8 October 2010
– The
Afro-Arab Partnership Strategy highlights four priority areas of
cooperation: Political and Peace and Security; Investment Promotion and
Trade; Agriculture and Food Security and Social and Cultural
Cooperation. PRESS
RELEASE
AFRO-ARAB HISTORICAL
SUMMIT ATTRACTS
SEVERAL MEDIA ATTENTION
Sirte 9 October 2010
– Journalists the world over showed so much interest in the coverage of
what they considered as a historical event for the African and Arab
countries. Holding at the Ouagadougou Complex Conference Center in
Sirte, Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, the
Second Afro-Arab Summit scheduled for 10 October 2010, would bring
together Heads of State and Governments of sixty six African and Arab
countries. PRESS
RELEASE
STATEMENT BY H.E. DR. JEAN PING CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION
COMMISSION AT THE OPENING SESSION OF THE JOINT MEETING OF AFRICAN AND
ARAB MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS SIRTE, LIBYA, 8 OCTOBER 2010
* Summit Kicks-Off
Tomorrow with
High Level Official Meeting in Tripoli
Tripoli 5 October 2010
– The
Second Afro- Arab Summit bringing together sixty-six African and Arabe
countriesopens tomorrow 6 October 2010, with the High Level Official
meeting, at the El Mehari Hotel in Tripoli, The Great Socialist
People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya JOINT
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MARITIME
SECURITY AND SAFETY IN AFRICA
Addis Ababa, 7 October 2010 –
Thirty-eight (38) African countries are either coastal or island
states. “Africa borders the major sea lanes of the world and is
therefore strategically situated. This in and of itself demands great
attention on the part of Africa’s coastal states in terms of
protection of the maritime domain that had so far not been
comprehensively secured for the African people. PRESS
RELEASE
MEDIA
INVITATION
* 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.
PRESS STATEMENT OF THE
242ND MEETING OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL (en / fr)
SPEECH BY AMBASSADOR RAMTANE LAMAMRA, COMMISSIONER FOR
PEACE AND SECURITY, ON MARITIME SECURITY AND SAFETY 242th meeting of
the Peace and Security Council Addis Ababa, 4 October 2010
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AU COMMISSION OUTLINES ROLE IN PEACE AND SECURITY
Addis Ababa, 6 October 2010- The African Union and the European Union are working very closely to ensure peace and security on the African continent and the AU is benefitting from the EU’s experience in regional integration. The EU also contributes significantly to the African Peace Facility. Press Release
*AU COMMISSION OUTLINES ROLE IN PEACE AND SECURITYAddis
Ababa, 6 October 2010- The African Union and the European
Union are working very closely to ensure peace and security on the
African continent and the AU is benefitting from the EU’s
experience in regional integration. The EU also contributes
significantly to the African Peace Facility
PRESS RELEASE
*LAUNCH OF AFRICAN WOMEN’S DECADE TO TAKE PLACE ON 15 OCTOBER IN
KENYA |
Addis Ababa, 6 October 2010- The
African Women’s Decade will be launched on 15 October 2010, at
the Kenyatta Conference Center in Nairobi Kenya. PRESS
RELEASE
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September - October 02 2010 - 4TH SESSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION CONFERENCE OF
MINISTERS FOR DRUG CONTROL AND CRIME PREVENTION, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia
-REPORT OF THE MINISTERS’ MEETING (en )
-REPORT OF THE EXPERTS’ MEETING (en / fr /ar /po)
- List
of participants
THE FOURTH SESSION OF THE AU CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS FOR DRUG CONTROL
AND CRIME PREVENTION KICKS OFF IN ADDIS ABABA
Addis-Ababa, 1 October
2010 – The Fourth Session of the AU Conference of
Ministers for Drug Control and Crime Prevention opened today, Friday 1
October 2010 at the head quarters of the African Union Commission (AUC)
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme “Turning the tide of
drugs and crime in Africa – from policy to action”. Press
Release
Statement
by the African Union Commissioner for Social Affairs, H.E. Adv. Bience
Gawanas, at the opening of the Ministerial Meeting
-OFFICIAL OPENING OF
MINISTERIAL MEETING
MEDIA
ADVISORY
- CONCEPT NOTE (EN / FR / PO/ AR)
- PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR THE MINISTERIAL MEETING (EN / FR / PO / AR )
- PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR THE THE EXPERTS’ MEETING (EN / FR / PO /AR )
-PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME OF WORK FOR THE MINISTERIAL MEETING (EN)
-PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME OF WORK FOR THE EXPERTS’ MEETING (EN)
-AU PLAN OF ACTION ON DRUG CONTROL AND CRIME PREVENTION (2007 –
2012) AND ITS MECHANISM FOR IMPLEMENTATION, FOLLOW-UP AND EVALUATION (EN / FR / PO /AR )
Remarks
by the African Union Director of Social Affairs, Dr. Olawale I.
Maiyegun
*30 September 2010 - PIDA Methodological Brief on the Outlook for the
Future VALIDATION WORKSHOP Johannesburg,
DRAFT
AGENDA
* Geneva, 29 September 2010- The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the
African Union Commission and Head of AMISOM participated to the Human
Rights Council Debate on the Human Rights situation in Somalia
Press Communiqué (en /fr)
*New
York, 27
September 2010 - The III Meeting of the Africa-South America
Cooperation Forum (ASACOF) Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs
-Final
Declaration
- REMARKS
OF HIS EXCELLENCY, DR JEAN PING, CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION
COMMISSION ON THE OCCASION OF THE MEETING OF THE MINISTERS OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS OF AFRICA – SOUTH AMERICA COOPERATIVE FORUM (ASACOF)
*New York, 27 September 2010 - UN, AU Seeking
Ways To Improve Humanitarian Response
Today the Chairperson of the African
Union
Commission, Dr. Jean Ping, met with the new Under-Secretary-General for
Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Valerie
Amos, in New York on the margins of the General Assembly. This was
their first. Joint
Press Release
* Addis
Ababa, 27
September 2010- VISIT OF A DELEGATION OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL
OF THE AFRICAN UNION IN COTE D’IVOIRE AND IN THE REGION
A delegation of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African
Union (AU), led by the Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea to
the AU, in his capacity as Chairperson of the PSC for the month of
September 2010, undertakes, from today, a visit in Côte d'Ivoire
and in the region. The delegation will visit Côte d'Ivoire from
27 September to 1 October 2010.
PRESS RELEASE (en / fr)
| 27th
September 2010 - Dr. Elham M.A. Ibrahim,AU Commissioner for
Infrastructure and Energy, Signed the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC)
between the African Union (AU) and the International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO). The Signing Ceremony took place on 27th September
2010, at the ICAO Council Chamber in Montreal, Canada. Also, at the
same event ICAO signed MOUs with the EU and regional civil aviation
organisations including AFCAC (Africa), ACAC (Arab Countries), ECAC
(Europe) and LACAC (Latin America). |
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Commissioner and the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Roberto Kobeh
Gonzalez, signing the AU/ICAO Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC |
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of both pictures is the ICAO Secretary-General, Mr. Raymond Benjamin. |
Remarks
of Dr. Elham M.A. IBRAHIM, AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and
Energy on the Occasion of the Signature of the Memorandum of
Cooperation (MOC) between AU and ICAO
* Dar Essalam, 20th September 2010 OPENING CEREMONY OF
THE 18TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND
PEOPLES’ RIGHTS The 18th Ordinary Session of the African Court on
Human and Peoples’ Rights opened today in Dar Es Salam, Tanzania. PRESS
RELEASE ( en / fr )
* EGNOS for Africa: EU and AU join forces for the European Geostationary
Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS)
Brussels, 14th September 2010 – On the invitation of European Commission (EC), the Africa Union (AU)
Department of Infrastructure and Energy represented Mr. David Kajange,
Head of Transport and Tourism Division and Mr. Adiron Alberto, Senior
Policy Officer (Air Transport), took part in the second EGNOS and
Africa Stakeholders' Workshop on 14th September 2010, in Brussels,
Belgium. Press
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THE AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT
Theme of Summit: "Towards Greater Unity and Integration through Shared Values"
Main Events:
24-25 January 2011: 21st Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC).
27 - 28 January 2011: 18th Session of the Executive Council.
30 - 31 January 2011: 16th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union.
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
African Union Research Grant : OPEN CALL 2011
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 252nd meeting, held on 9 December 2010, adopted the following decision on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire: COMMUNIQUE (en / fr )
The World Bank Regional Integration Office Director based in Addis Ababa Mr Yousufa Crookes paid a courtesy call on the AU Commission Deputy Chairperson Mr Erastus Mwencha on Monday 13 December. Their consultation underlined the important symbiotic collaboration between the two organizations and identified ways to move identified projects forward.
Abuja, 7 December 2010- EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE AUTHORITY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT ON COTE D’IVOIRE COMMUNIQUE (en / fr )
LE PRESIDENT DE LA COMMISSION DE L’UNION AFRICAINE REÇOIT LES LETTRES DE CREANCE DU NOUVEAU REPRESENTANT PERMANENT DE L’ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE (OIF) Communiqué de Presse
Khartoum, 02 December 2010:- UNAUTHORISED AND DISTORTED REPRESENTATION OF AUHIP PROPOSALS ON ABYEI PRESS STATEMENT
3rd AFRICA-EU SUMMITTRIPOLI, Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
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L’ATTAQUE LANCEE CONTRE UNE BASE MILITAIRE A BIRAO, EN REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE
COMMUNIQUE
26 NOVEMBER, 2010 - Chairperson Underlines Importance of Water and Sanitation for Africa
Press Communiqué (en)
26 NOVEMBER, 2010 - Tanzania's Permanent Representative to the AU bids Farewell to the Chairperson
Press Communiqué (en)
25 NOVEMBER, 2010 - African Union Commission receives important financial donation from China
Press Communiqué (en)
24 NOVEMBER, 2010 - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission underscores the importance of Good Governance, at Forum on Regional Economic Integration
Communiqué (en)
23 NOVEMBER, 2010 - Chairperson reiterates progressive AUC policy on gender equality at Women's Forum in Cairo.
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Concludes a four‐day Visit to Tanzania
Press Release
The African Union concerned by the incidents in Laayoune and the resulting loss of lives
Press Release ( en / fr)
LE PRESIDENT DE LA COMMISSION DE L’UA SE FELICITE DU BON DEROULEMENT DU PREMIER TOUR DE L’ ELECTION DES GOUVERNEURS DES ILES AUX COMORES ET DES PRIMAIRES DE MOHELI POUR L’ELECTION DU PRESIDENT DE L’UNION DES COMORES
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE
COMMUNIQUE COMMUN Le second tour de l’élection présidentielle de ce dimanche 7 novembre 2010 apporte une nouvelle démonstration de la détermination du peuple guinéen à choisir librement ses dirigeants, ouvrant ainsi une nouvelle ère démocratique pour le pays.
COMMUNIQUE COMMUN
Addis Ababa, 8 November 2010- The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union commends the smooth conduct of the second round of the presidential election in the Republic of Guinea
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5 November 2010- The Chairperson Receives the Credentials of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Namibia to the AU
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF THE AFRICAN UNION OBSERVER MISSION
NOTE D’INFORMATION 3 SUR LA PROCLAMATION DES RESULTATS DU PREMIER TOUR DE L’ELECTION PRESIDENTIELLE DU 31 OCTOBRE 2010 EN COTE D’IVOIRE
31 October to 3 November 2010- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Concludes four-day visit to China
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PRESS STATEMENT OF THE 247TH MEETING OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL
PRESS STATEMENT
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1st November 2010:- THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION WELCOMES THE CONFIRMATION OF THE NEW SOMALI PRIME MINISTER
Press Communiqué (en / fr )
1st November 2010:-THE AFRICAN UNION WELCOMES THE ELECTIONS IN COTE D'IVOIRE, NIGER AND TANZANIA AS ADVANCES IN DEMOCRACY
Press Communiqué ( en / fr )
28 October 2010
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission receives UNEP/FAO Delegation and Permanent Representative of Egypt to AU
Press Communiqué
Monday 25 October 2010- The Chairperson receives the Credentials of new Permanent Representatives to the African Union from ARMENIA and NEW ZEALAND -
Press Communiqué
The new Permanent Representative of Armenia
the new Permanent Representative of New Zealand
Monday 25 October, 2010 -African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Conference on the Great
Lakes Region (ICGLR) sign Memorandum of Understanding
Press Communiqué
The Chairperson receives the Credentials of new Permanent Representatives to the African Union from Turkey and Slovakia and bids farewell to the Russian Ambassador.
Press Communiqué
Joint Press Statement Issued by the AU Commission and UNESCO
On the 25th October 2010, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Jean PING, met with the members of the Science Committee of UNESCO Project on the Pedagogical Use of the General History of Africa (GHA) at AU headquarters in Addis Ababa. Press Communiqué
Addis Abéba, le 26 octobre 2010 - Le vice-président de la CUA reçoit le nouveau Représentant Permanent de la Tunisie auprès de l’UA.
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Thursday 21 October, 2010-The Deputy Chairperson and the Ambassador of Rwanda will sign the Host Agreement of the 6th Ordinary Session of the AU Trade Ministers Conference
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Jean Ping, received in his office at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, on Tuesday 19 October 2010 the credentials of the Ambassador of Senegal. Press Communiqué
The Chairperson receives the Credentials of new Permanent Representatives to the African Union from Italy, Japan and the Permanent Observer of International IDEA
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Jean Ping, received in his office at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, on Monday18 October 2010, in separate official ceremonies, the credentials of the Ambassadors of Italy, H.E. RENZO MARIO ROSSO, of Japan, H.E. HIROYUKI KISHINO, as Permanent Representative of their respective countries to the African Union/AUC, as well as the credentials of Ambassador MUSTAQ MOORAD, as Permanent Observer of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) to the AU. Press Communiqué
Notice and Information for CSOs
on the January 2011 Summit
Tuesday 12 October, 2010-
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E Dr. Jean
Ping today received Mr. Herve Ludovic de Lys, Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) representative to the AU,
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and Head of OCHA liaison
office; in his office at the AU Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Joint
Communiqué
Addis Ababa, 12 October
2010 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission
H.E Dr. Jean Ping held discussions with the High Ranking Delegation of
the German Parliament Subcommittee for Civil Crisis Prevention and
Interlinked Security, today Tuesday, 12 October 2010, at the AU
headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Amongst other issues, Mr. Ping
briefed the delegates on the overall activities of the African Union
(AU), particularly, the mandate of the AU political and democratization
process towards its member states.
Elections of
the Advisory Board on Corruption
Note Verbale (en/ fr/ ar/ po)
The Chairperson of the
African Union Commission, Dr Jean Ping reiterates the importance of
Africa-Arab cooperation, at the 2nd Afro-Arab Summit in Sirte, Libya
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RELEASE
The Chairperson of the
Commission of the African Union appoints Mr. Jerry John Rawlings as the
AU High Representative for Somalia
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Chairperson of the
African Union Commission expresses satisfaction that constitutional
order has been restored in Ecuador
Addis Ababa 7 October 2010 - The Chairperson of the African Union
Commission, Dr. Jean PING, has learnt with great concern, of the
attempt on 30 September 2010 by some dissident National Police
Officers, to disrupt constitutional order by their attack on and
detention of the constitutionally elected President of the brotherly
country of the Republic of Ecuador, H. E. Dr. Rafael Correa and his
Foreign Minister, Mr. Ricardo Patino.
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5 October 2010-
LE PRESIDENT DE LA
COMMISSION DE L’UNION AFRICAINE RECOIT LES LETTRES DE CREANCE DU
NOUVEAU REPRESENTANT PERMANENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE TUNISIENNE
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AU Appoints Special Representative in
charge of Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
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The Chairperson of the Commission
appoints a Special Representative for Guinea Bissau
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THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE
DEADLY CAR BOMBINGS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA, ON 1 OCTOBER 2010 Addis Ababa, 2
October 2010: The Chairperson of the
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Release
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New York on 23 September
Intervention
du Dr. Jean PING Président de la Commission de l’Union
Africaine à l’installation du Groupe de travail (Task
Force) Sur le partenariat AU-ONU Dans le domaine de la Paix et de la
Sécurité New York, 25 Septembre 2010
New York on 23 September-
African Union – Australia The Chairperson of the African Union
Commission, H.E. Dr. Jean Ping, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of
Australia, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, met in New York on 23 September in
the margins of the United Nations General Debate.
Joint
Press Statement
The Chairperson of the African Union
Commission, Dr. Jean Ping, welcomes the selfless decision by the Prime
Minister of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia Omar
Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke to relinquish his position in the interest of
restoring harmony within the Transitional Federal Institutions of
Somalia (TFIs).
STATEMENT
INTERNATIONAL
DAY OF PEACE, 21 SEPTEMBER 2010 Message of Mr. Jean Ping,
Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, on Peace Day
Message (en /fr /po)
The Chairperson of the African Union
Commission underscores the importance of culture and intercultural
dialogue, at a UNESCO roundtable in New York
Press
Communiqué
The Chairperson of the African Union
Commission begins a week-long series of consultations and activities on
the margins of the 65th UN General Assembly Meeting in New York
Press
Communiqué
The African Union
Commission Chairperson calls on Developed Countries to increase direct
foreign investment and development assistance to Africa, at EU-Africa
Conference in Brussels
BUILDING PEACE THROUGH SPORT –
AFRICAN UNION AND PEACE ONE DAY UNITE ON PEACE DAY With a few days to
go until Peace Day, 21 September, the African Union and Peace One Day,
an NGO dedicated to the promotion of global peace, have partnered with
the goal of uniting the African continent through football.
PRESS
RELEASE
Addis Abéba, le 15
septembre 2010 : Le Président de la Commission de l’Union
africaine (UA), Jean Ping, suit avec préoccupation la tension
croissante en Guinée
due aux incertitudes pesant sur la tenue du deuxième tour de
l’élection
présidentielle, ainsi qu’à la confusion qui en
résulte. Il rappelle que l’UA tient à la
tenue rapide du second tour de l’élection
présidentielle.
Communiqué
de Presse
AIR NIGERIA PARTNERS WITH
AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION TO MAKE PEACE HAPPEN
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RELEASE
9 September 2010 --Meeting
between the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Deputy
Minister for Trade of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the
Republic of Korea
03 septembre
2010 - Dr. Jean Ping, Président de la Commission de l'Union
Africaine reçoit la visite de Mr. Gérard Peytrignet
Représentant résident sortant de la Croix Rouge
Internationale (CICR) à Addis Abéba, venu faire ses
adieux et introduire Mme. Catherine Gendre, la nouvelle Representante
résidente du CICR. Siège de l'Union Africaine, Addis
Abéba, Ethiopie
3 September 2010- Farewell visit for
Francophone Resident Representative to the AU Chairperson, AU
HQ, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
15ème
REUNION DU GROUPE INTERNATIONAL DE CONTACT SUR LA GUINEE (GIC-G)
Conakry, les 2 et 3 septembre 2010
La quinzième réunion du Groupe International de Contact
sur la Guinée1 (GIC-G) s’est tenue à
Conakry, les 2 et 3 septembre 2010. COMMUNIQUE
FINAL
- PROTOCOLE
D'ENTENTE POUR UNE ELECTION APAISEE EN GUINEE
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1st September 2010 -
A meeting focusing on means to ensure adequate, predictable and
sustainable resources for peace operations and other related activities
was held on 1 September at the African Union Commission as part of
consultations in preparation for the report of the UN Secretary General
on UN support to African peace keeping. Press
Release
THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION
STRONGLY CONDEMNS CONTINUED TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST AMISOM
Addis Ababa, 1st September 2010 - The Chairperson of the Commission of
the African Union, Jean Ping, received with sadness and regret, the
news of the killing of 4 Ugandan peacekeepers serving the AU Mission in
Somalia (AMISOM). These peacekeepers died as a result of a mortar
attack launched against their positions by the Al Shabaab, the same
group which carried out last week’s terrorist attacks that
resulted in the deaths of members of the Transitional Federal
Parliament (TFP). This latest attack also caused serious injuries to 17
other AMISOM peacekeepers. Press Release
CONSULTATION POLITIQUE ENTRE L'UA ET L'ONU.
Addis Abéba, 31 août 2010 - Communiqué
de presse
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