DISCOURS DE S.E. MR. JEAN PING, PRESIDENT DE LA COMMISSION DE L'UNION AFRICAINE, A L'OUVERTURE DE LA 13é SESSION ORDINAIRE DE LA CONFERENCE DE L'UNION AFRICAINE, SYRTE 1er JUILLET 2009

THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL, ADDRESS TO THE THIRTEENTH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE AFRICAN UNION, Sirte. (Libya), 1st JULY 2009

Le Président Ping et le Commissaire Louis Michel se rencontrent en marge du 13ème Sommet de l'UA à Syrte
Syrte, le 2 juillet 2009 – Le Président de la Commission de l'Union africaine (CUA), M. Jean Ping, a reçu en audience, le jeudi 2 juillet 2009, à Syrte, Libye, une délégation de l'Union européenne conduite par le Commissaire pour l'aide humanitaire et le développement, M. Louis Michel, en marge du 13ème Sommet de l'Union africaine (UA). Press Release in French

30 June, 2009 - THE 21ST MEETING OF THE NEPAD HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE (HSGIC), Sirte, Libya

-OPENING REMARKS BY H.E. JEAN PING CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION ( EN / FR )

- Press release in French

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: COMMISSIONER RHODA PEACE TUMUSIIME CALLS FOR AN ENHANCED AFRICAN INTEGRATED MARKET
Sirte, 29 June 2009 - “Let us make agriculture a viable investment option that will open more opportunities for enhanced investment and growth of African Agriculture”. Mrs. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union, was speaking today, Monday 29 June 2009, while addressing journalists at a press conference held at the margins of the 13th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU in Sirte, Libya, under the theme: “Investing in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Food Security”. Press release

15th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council: Chairperson Ping calls for Respect of the Constitution

Sirte, 28 June 2009 - The 15th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union opened on Sunday 28 June 2009 in Sirte, Libya, within the framework of the 13th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, under the theme: ’’Invest in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Food Security ’’. Press release

INTERVENTION DU DR Jean PING, PRESIDENT DE LA COMMISSION DE L’UNION AFRICAINE -15è SESSION DU CONSEIL EXECUTIF 28 JUIN 2009, SYRTE

GHADDAFI: INVITE D'HONNEUR DE LA CEREMONIE D'OUVERTURE LA DE 15EME SESSION ORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL EXECUTIF 

Syrte, le 28 juin 2009 – La 15ème session ordinaire du Conseil Exécutif de l’Union africaine a démarré ses travaux, aujourd'hui, dimanche 28 juin 2009 à Syrte, Libye, dans le cadre de la 13ème Session ordinaire de la Conférence des Chefs d’état et de gouvernement de l’Union Africaine, qui se tient sous le thème ‘’Investir dans l’Agriculture pour la croissance économique et la sécurité alimentaire’’. COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE

15th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council Opens in Sirte
Sirte 27 June 2009 – The Executive Council of the African Union will converge in the Ouagadougou Conference Centre, Sirte, Libya, from 28 June ahead of the 13th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, under the theme: “Investing in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Food Security”. Press release

AU AMBASSADORS END DELIBERATIONS ON SUMMIT ITEMS IN SIRTE
 
Sirte, 27 June 2009 – The 18th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) which kicked off on 24 June 2009, ended on 27 June 2009, at the Ouagadougou Conference Centre in Sirte, Libya. The closing ceremony was chaired by Mr. Ali Awidan, Libyan Ambassador to the African Union and Chairperson of the PRC, in the presence of Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Press release

CAADP Day: African Union Promotes Agricultural Development in Africa

Tripoli, 27 June 2009 – At the margin of the 13th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly scheduled for Sirte, Libya, under the theme: “Investing in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Food Security”, the African Union Commission and its program, NEPAD, celebrated on Saturday 27 June 2009, the day of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), in Tripoli, Libya.

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CAADP DAY: STRIVING TO PLACE AGRICULTURE AS TOP PRIORITY ON AFRICA’S AGENDA
Sirte, Libya, 27 June 2009 – Given that the theme of the 13th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit being held in Sirte Libya, is devoted to the agriculture sector in Africa, the opportunities of regional agricultural trade and market systems, the challenges for stimulating economic transformation and growth in Africa, and the financing of the agriculture sector for sustainable development, the African Union Commission will be celebrating the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) Day tomorrow, Saturday 27 June 2009, in Tripoli, Libya, at the margins of the AU Summit, under the theme: “Investing in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Food Security”. Press release

CONCEPT NOTE TO THE ‘CAADP DAY’

18th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee Discusses Racism and Slavery
Sirte, 25 June 2009 – Members of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the African Union (AU) have called on Member States to continue working hard in their efforts to restore Africa’s identity by restoring reparations for the historical damage caused by the slave trade in Africa. They said racism should be considered as a crime against humanity. To that effect, the Ambassadors stressed the need for the continent to work together, so that Africa can fully regain its rights.
Press release

The 18th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee Officially Kicks off in Sirte

Sirte, 24 June 2009 – "We have gathered here today in the historic city of Sirte which saw the birth of the Sirte Declaration that led to the creation of the African Union. This unity makes all of us proud and has continued to manifest itself more and more over the last few years, under the leadership of Brother Leader of the Revolution as well as the Heads of States of the Continent who share the same to enhance this process that was launched here in Sirtes”.(En/Fr /Ar )

DISCOURS DE S.E. MR. JEAN PING PRESIDENT DE LA COMMISSION DE L’UNION AFRICAINE A L’OUVERTURE DE LA 18ème SESSION ORDINAIRE DU COMITE DES REPRESENTANTS PERMANENTS

Agriculture at the Centre of 13th Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government Billed for Sirte, Libya.
Addis Ababa 19 June 2009 – The Thirteen Ordinary Session of the Summit of the African Union Heads of State and Government will officially kick off on 24 June 2009, in Sirte in the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, at the level of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC), meeting at its 18th Ordinary Session, under the theme: “Investing in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Food Security”. The Summit is expected to hold from the 24th of June 2009 to the 3rd of July 2009. Press release (ar/en)