African Union Celebrate African Youth Day Under the Banner of Promotion of Positive Values
Addis Ababa, 30 October 2008 - The Headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia will as of Friday 31 October 2008, host commemorative activities marking the African Youth Day, observed every 1st November all over the continent. Press Release
CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN YOUTH DAY AT THE AFRICAN UNION
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2008 - A Press Conference on the Celebration of the African Youth Day under the theme: “Peace, Solidarity and Positive Values promoted by the African Youth” is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29 October 2008 at 4 pm, in the Media Centre of the African Union Conference building.
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AU ANNOUNCES MINISTERIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS IMPACT OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS
The African Union Commissioner for Economic Affairs addressed members of the local, regional and international media on the impact of the financial global crisis on African economies on 29 October 2008, at the AU head offices in Addis Ababa. Press Release
CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN YOUTH DAY AT THE AFRICAN UNION
Addis Ababa, 27 October 2008 - A Press Conference on the Celebration of the African Youth Day under the theme: “Peace, Solidarity and Positive Values promoted by the African Youth” is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29 October 2008 at 4 pm, in the Media Centre of the African Union Conference building. Press Release
28 October 2008:Public lecture on ‘Institutional Strengthening of Human and peoples’ Rights Protection in Africa’, Au Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Draft Agenda
-List of Speakers
27- 29 October 2008:AFRICAN UNION NORTHERN AFRICAN REGIONAL MEETING ON BIOSAFETY TRIPOLI, LIBIA
- Draft Agenda
- AFRICAN STRATEGY ON BIOSAFETY (ar /en /fr/ Po)
- DRAFT MODEL LAW (ar /en /fr)
27- 31 October 2008:FIRST CONFERENCE OF AU MINISTERS IN CHARGE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
VENUE: Country Club Resort, WINDHOEK – NAMIBIA
- Concept Note(en/fr/po)
-Provisional Agenda of the Experts Meeting (en/fr/po)
-Note verbale (en/fr/po)
-Draft Social Policy Framework for Africa (en/fr/po)
-Namibian Fact File
-Hotels
- Media Advisory
-Speech of Minister Patrus Ananias (en / fr )
AFRICAN MINISTERS OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITED TO IMPLEMENT THE SOCIAL POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR AFRICA
Windhoek, October 31ST 2008 – The First Session of the of the African Union (AU)Conference of Ministers in charge of Social Development ended today, Friday, October 31st 2008. Convened by the Social Affairs Department of the African Union Commission (AUC) it took place in Windhoek, Namibia, under the theme Towards a Sustainable Social Development Agenda for Africa. The conference considered mainly the Social Policy Framework (SPF), and the Study on Social Protection.
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AFRICAN UNION MINISTERS IN CHARGE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MEET TO ADRESS SOCIAL MATTERS IN AFRICA
Windhoek, 30 October 2008 – The Ministers in charge of Social Development of African Union Member States gathered today, Thursday October 30th 2008 in Windhoek, Namibia for the first ever Conference on Social Development in Africa under the theme “Towards a sustainable social development agenda for Africa” Press Release
AFRICAN EXPERTS CALL ON MINISTERS TO PRIORITIZE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Windhoek, 29 October 2008 – The Experts meeting at their First session of the African Union (AU) Conference of the Ministers in charge of Social Development which started on Monday, October 27th 2008 in Windhoek, Namibia ended today, Wednesday, October 29th 2008 with several recommendations on ways and means to put social issues high on the Agenda of the African Continent. Press Release
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-FIRST CONFERENCE OF THE MINISTERS IN CHARGE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT KICKED OFF TODAY
Windhoek, 27 October 2008 – The First Conference of the Ministers in charge of Social Development started today, Monday, October 27th 2008 in Windhoek, Namibia with the experts meeting. Organized by the Department of Social Affairs of the African Union Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and the Ministry of Gender Equity and Child Welfare of Namibia, the Conference will focus on the Draft Social Policy Framework for Africa (SPF). Press Release
27 October - 4 November 2008- Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General on Legal Matters, Kigali, Rwanda
- Draft programme of work (Meeting of Experts )
- Draft programme of work (Meeting of Ministers )
- Draft Agenda (Meeting of Experts )
- Draft Agenda (Meeting of Ministers )
- Hotels
- visa upon arrival
- Registration Form
- Note verbale (en/fr)
-The Commission would like to request the esteemed Ministries to be informed that visas will be issued upon arrival for those participants from countries where Rwanda does not have a Representation or an Embassy. Note verbale (en/fr)
Rwanda Hosts Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General on Legal Matters
Kigali, Rwanda 24 October 2008: - Ministers from the 53 African Union Member States will on the 3rd and 4th November 2008, converge in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda, within the framework of the Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General on Legal Matters scheduled to take place at the Serena Conference Centre. Press Release
27-30 of October 2008-The Republic of Congo is hosting the 6th World Forum on Sustainable Development with a theme: Africa, Environment, Globalization. The 6th World Forum on Sustainable Development will take place from 27-30 October 2008 in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo will be attended by a wide spectrum of audience; and will have a Head of State and Government segment that will kick of on the 29th of October 2008.
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STATEMENT BY H.E. MR. JEAN PING, CHAIRPERSON OF THE AU COMMISSION ON THE OCCASION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA (ECA)
STATEMENT BY H.E. JEAN PING, CHAIRPERSON OF THE AU COMMISSION ON THE OCCASION OF THE AWARD: "GRINZANE CAVOUR DEVOTED TO AFRICA”
24 October 2008:AUC Deputy Chairperson Erastus Mwencha, to Address Tenth Ordinary Session of the PAP on AU Matters
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Addis Ababa, 24 October 2008 – The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Erastus Mwencha, will address the Tenth Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) scheduled to take place from 27 October to 7 November 2008, at the headquarters of the PAP, in Midrand, South Africa in the presence of the African Union Chairperson and President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. Press Release
The African Group in Geneva meets with the Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
Geneva- 24 October 2008- The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ambassador William Lacy Swing today met with members of the African Group to present his vision and strategy for the organization over the next five years. Press Release
21 - 22 October 2008: NINTH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL CONSULTATION MECHANISM OF UN AGENCIES AND ORGANISATIONS WORKING IN AFRICA TO SUPPORT THE AFRICAN UNION AND ITS NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
STATEMENT BY H.E. DR. JEAN PING CHAIRPERSON, AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION
- Aide-mémoire
-Progress Report on The Regional Consultation Mechanism (RCM)
-Provisional Annotated Agenda
The African Group meets the Director General of the UN Office in Geneva (UNOG) 22nd October 2008
Following an established practice in Geneva according to which the UNOG Director General meets on a regular basis regional groupings, several Permanent Representatives and other members of the African Group attended, today 22nd October 2008, an interactive dialogue with Under-Secretary General and Director General of UNOG, H.E. Mr. Sergei ORDZHONIKIDZE at the Palais des Nations. Press release
Handing Over Ceremony of a Vehicle and Office Equipment by the Ambassador of Turkey to AUC Chairperson, Jean Ping
Addis Ababa, 20 October 2008 - The Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey and Permanent Observer to the African Union, H.E. Mr. Ali Riza Çolak, today Monday 20 October 2008, at the headquarters of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, handed over to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Jean Ping a number of office equipment and a specially designed and fully equipped vehicle for use of the Chairperson of the Commission as donation from the Government of the Republic of Turkey Joint Press Statement
19- 23 October 2008: 2ND SESSION OF THE AU CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF CULTURE , ALGIERS, ALGERIA
- concept note (en /fr / po)
- provisional agenda for the experts’ meeting
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- experts’ meeting provisional work programme (en /fr / po)
- Media Advisory (ar /en /fr)
17 October 2008:ROUND TABLE OF AFRICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, ALGIERS, ALGERIA
Work Programme (en /fr / po)
A Round Table Discussion Grouping African Cultural Institutions Opens in Algiers
A Round Table Discussion Grouping African Cultural Institutions Opens in Algiers
Algiers 20 October 2008 – A Round Table discussion under the theme: “Harmonisation and Coordination of Cultural Policies, Programmes and Activities », was organised last Friday 17 October 2008, within the framework of the Second African Union Conference of Ministers of Culture scheduled for 22 – 23 October 2008 in Algiers, Algeria.
Press release (en /fr )
15-17 October 2008:Africa-EU Energy Partnership Joint Experts Meeting and Africa-South America Preparatory meeting of Experts, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
13-17 October 2008: 1st Ordinary Session
AU Conference of Ministers Responsible
for Mineral Resources Development, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Theme: Building A Sustainable
Future For Africa’s Extractive
Industry: The Imperatives
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FIRST ORDINARY SESSION OF AFRICAN UNION CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT, OPENS IN ADDIS ABABA
Addis Ababa, 14 October 2008: African Ministers for Mineral Resources will on Thursday 16 October 2008, at 15h00, converge at the Headquarters of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, within the framework of their First Ordinary Session of African Union Conference of Ministers, holding under the theme: “Building a Sustainable Future for Africa’s Extractive Industry: The Imperatives”. Press release
Senior Officials in the Domain of Mineral Resources Meet to Discuss Mineral Resource Development in Africa
Addis Ababa 13 October 2008 – Senior Officials in the domain of Mineral Resources began holding a two-day brainstorming session today, Monday 13 October 2008, within the framework of the First AU Conference of Ministers Responsible for Mineral Resources Development, scheduled to take place on 16 and 17 October, at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Press release (en/ fr /ar)
Addis Ababa Hosts First African Union Conference of Ministers Responsible for Mineral Resources Development
Addis Ababa 10 October 2008 – The First AU Conference of Ministers Responsible for Mineral Resources Development opens on Monday 13 October 2008, at 9h00 a.m., at the level of the Experts Meeting, at the headquarters of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- MEDIA ADVISORY
- NOTE VERBALE (en/fr/po/ar)
- AIDE-MÉMOIRE (en/fr/po/ar)
- DRAFT AGENDA MEETING OF MINISTERS
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- DRAFT AGENDA MEETING OF SENIOR OFFICIALS
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- Registration Form
- List of hotels
13- 15 October 2008: 6th African Conference for Ministers of Public/Civil Service, Gallagher Estate in Midrand, South Africa.
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- Closing remarks by the Minister of Public Service of the Republic of Kenya
- Closing Remarks by the Commissioner for Political Affairs African Union Commission
- Opening remarks by Mrs. JULIA DOLLY JOINER, Commissioner for Political Affairs, African Union Commission (AUC)
- Speech delivered by Mr M R Baloyi, the Minster of Public Service and Administration of the Government of the Republic of South Africa
WINNERS OF All AFRICA PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS HONOURED AT MINISTERS MEETING
Midrand, South Africa 15 October 2008- The first winners of the All Africa Public Service Awards (AAPSIA) were honoured at a glittering ceremony in Johannesburg, on 14 October 2008. The awards ceremony took place during the ongoing 6th conference of African Ministers of Public Service. more
PUBLIC SERVICE MINISTERS CONFERENCE OPENS WITH CALL TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE FOR BALANCED DEVELOPMENT
The 6th African Conference of Ministers of Public Service started today in Midrand, South Africa under the theme “Capacity Development for the future capability of the African Public Service”. The theme reflects the future planning around capacity development for African Union member states. Press release (en)
Midrand, South Africa 12 October 2008- The meeting of officials and experts of the 6th Pan African Conference of Ministers of Public Service started on the 11th of October and ends today in Midrand, South Africa. The meeting is being held prior to the Conference of Ministers, which will run from the 13th to the 15th of October. The theme for this year’s conference, “Capacity Development for the future capability of the African Public Service” aims to reflect the future planning around capacity development for African Union member states. Press release (en)
Media Advisory
Chairperson Jean PING receives the Credential Letters of the New Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon and the Resident Representative of UNIDO
Addis Ababa, 14 October 2008 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Jean Ping, on Thursday 9 October 2008, received the credential letters of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon, H.E. Jacques Alfred Ndoumbe Eboule, and that of the Resident Representative of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in Addis Ababa, Mr. David Tommy. Press Release (en/fr)
10-14 October 2008: SECOND SESSION OF THE AU CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF SPORT, ACCRA, GHANA
THEME: HARMONISING AND COORDINATING SPORT POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Accra Hosts Second Session of the African Union Conference of Ministers of Sport
Addis Ababa, 10 October 2008 – Experts in the domain of Sports in Africa are by now brainstorming on topical issues that will be discussed at the Second Session of the AU Conference of Ministers of Sport scheduled for 12 – 14 October 2008 in Accra, Ghana. Press release
- Media Advisory
- CONCEPT NOTE (en/fr/po/ar)
- PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR THE EXPERTS’ MEETING (en/fr/po/ar)
- EXPERTS’ MEETING PROVISIONAL WORK PROGRAMME(en/fr/po/ar)
- DRAFT SPORT POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR AFRICA (2008 – 2018)
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-REPOR OF THE MEETING OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON SPORT AND RELATED MATTERS (19 – 21 FEBRUARY 2008 TRIPOLI, LIBYA)
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- NOTE VERBALE (en/fr/po/ar)
Chairperson Ping Grant Audience to the French Deputy Minister in charge of Trade
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Addis Ababa 09 October 2008 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping, today, Thursday October 9 2008, received at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Mrs. Anne Marie Idrac, Deputy Minister in charge of Trade of the French Republic.
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African Union Commission Chairperson Expresses Satisfaction at the Liberation of Moussa Kaka
Addis Ababa - 9 October 2008 -The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping, has today expressed satisfaction at the temporary release from prison, of the correspondent of Radio France International (RFI) in Niger, Moussa Kaka.
The Chairperson’s reaction came immediately after the temporary release of the Niger journalist. He reiterated his confidence in Niger’s judiciary system. Press release (
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Chairperson Jean Ping receives the President of African Export-Importation Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Mr. Jean-Louis EKRA
Addis Ababa, 08 October 2008 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Jean Ping, on Saturday 04 October 2008, received in a working session the President of the African Export-Importation Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Mr. Jean-Louis EKRA.
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7 October 2008-152 meeting of the Peace and Security Council,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Agenda: Briefing by Mr. Romano Prodi, Chairperson of High Level Panel on Financing of AU led Peace Support operations
Press Statement
Visit of H.E. Ms. Julia D. JIONER, Commissioner for Political Affairs to Geneva
H.E. Julia D. JOINER, Commissioner for Political Affairs attended the 59th meeting of the UNHCR Executive Committee running form 6 to 10 October 2008. H.E. the Commissioner delivered a statement on behalf of the AU Commission in the first day of the Executive Committee session. She particularly highlighted AU commitment towards combating and eradicating forced displacement in Africa. more
STATEMENT OF H.E. MRS JULIA DOLLY JOINER, AU COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS AT THE UNHCR EXCOM SIDE EVENT ON THE AFRICAN UNION SPECIAL SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT, APRIL 2009, KAMPALA, UGANDA.
STATEMENT OF H.E. MRS JULIA DOLLY JOINER AU COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS TO THE FIFTY-NINE SESSION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE UNHCR HIGH COMMISSIONER’S PROGRAMME 6 – 10 October 2009, Geneva
07-09 October 2008 –First Africa Aviation Statistics workshop , AU Conference Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Chairperson Jean Ping Receives Credential Letters from the Australian, United States and WFP Representatives to the AU
Addis Ababa 06 October 2008 – The Ambassador of Australia to Addis Ababa, Her Excellency Lisa Filipetto, the Ambassador of the United States to the African Union, H.E John Simon, and the Resident Representative of the World Food Programme (WFP), Mr. Abnezer Ngowi, today Friday 3 October 2008, presented their Letters of Credence, to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Jean Ping.
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