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Category Archives: African Union (AU)
AU Chairperson Welcomes Signing of Security Arrangements Agreement between the Two Sudans
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, welcomes the signing, in Addis Ababa on 8 March 2013, of the Implementation Modalities for Security Arrangements, at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Joint Political and … read more
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Tagged Abdulsalami Abubakar, Addis Ababa, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, indepthindepthafrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, SouthSudan, Sudan, Thabo Mbeki, United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei
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African Union 50th Anniversary Celebration Launched
The 50th anniversary celebrations of the Africa Union (AU), which would be climaxed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the 25th of May, this year, have been launched in Accra. Briefing the media on the preparatory arrangements of the celebration, yesterday, … read more
Posted in African Union (AU), Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria
Tagged Accra, Addis Ababa, African Union, Chairman, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Organisation of African Unity, Pan-Africanism
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African Union: Experts discuss weapon contamination in Africa
News Release 13/35 Addis Ababa (ICRC) – Landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive devices from past conflicts kill and injure hundreds every year in Africa. This week, over 60 experts will meet at the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, … read more
AU and EU meet to re-examine the value of their partnership
by Elissa Jobson, bdlive.co.za ADDIS ABABA — Senior officials from the African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) are gathering in Addis Ababa on Thursday and Friday for their biannual joint task-force meeting. The discussion, the first since the new … read more
Africa: Development vies with conflict resolution in African Union
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – The birthday party didn’t go according to plan. It was billed as a summit to celebrate 50 years of the African Union and its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity, and to promote an African Renaissance … read more
African Union: Greater Efforts Needed on Crises and Conflicts Situations and to Ensure the Effectiveness of Human Rights Protection Mechanisms
FIDH welcomes the African Union’s commitment to prioritising the protection of civilians and restoration of the rule of law in conflict resolution, made during its recent Twentieth Summit. Our organisation calls on the African Union (AU) to now take all … read more
The 20th Ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union 2013 in Pictures
Posted in African Union (AU), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria
Tagged Addis Ethiopian, africa union, african bank, African countries, African Union Commission, african union countries, african union jobs, african union president, african union summit images, au african union, ethiopia eritrea, Ethiopia First, Ethiopia in Amharic, Ethiopian Church, south african union, the african union
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AU: Nigeria’s Presdent Jonathan Presses African Nations for More Troops in Mali
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, arrive Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, for the 20th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments of the African Union (AU) where he is expected to press further to secure the … read more
Posted in African Union (AU), Nigeria, West Africa
Tagged Addis Ababa, African Union, Al-Qaeda, Burundi, Economic Community of West African States, History of Nigeria, Indepth Africa Magazine, Mali, News from Nigeria, Newspapers in Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria news, nigeria news online, Nigerian, Nigerian news
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Ethiopian PM Elected New AU Chairperson Urges Assisting Sudan, S. Sudan in Creating Two Viable States
Ethiopian PM Elected New AU Chairperson Desalegn Urges Assisting Sudan, S. Sudan in Creating Two Viable States Addis Ababa – The African Union summit elected the Ethiopian Premier Hailemariam Desalegn as Chairperson of the African Union to succeed his predecessor, … read more
Posted in African Union (AU), East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan
Tagged Addis Ababa, African Union, Ban Ki-moon, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, Hailemariam Desalegne, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Meles Zenawi, news ethiopia, SouthSudan, Sudan
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Ghana’s President Mahama’s Speech at 20th African Union Summit
Your Excellency Mr. Yayi Boni, Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Republic of Benin, Colleague Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency Mr. Ban ki-Moon, Secretary – General of the United Nations, Your Excellency Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini … read more
AU summit aims to reignite Africa’s renaissance
by Ronald Ssekandi ADDIS ABABA, — African leaders will gather here on Sunday for a two-day meeting, aiming to bring about the continent’s renaissance in the context of globalization. They will be meeting at the 20th African Union summit held … read more
Posted in African Union (AU), Angola, Article, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
Tagged Addis Ababa, African Renaissance, African Union, East Africa, Economic Community of Central African States, Economic Community of West African States, Ethiopia, Ethiopian crackdown in Ogaden, Indepth Africa Magazine, Pan-Africanism
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Another AU summit: African economies still stuck in a hole
By: Farai Mamina When it was transformed from Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to African Union (AU), there was sensational hope for pragmatism on the continent. For the umpteenth time, heads of African states and government are meeting in Addis … read more
Posted in African Union (AU), Analysis, Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Somali, South Africa, South Sudan, Togo, Zimbabwe
Tagged Addis Ababa, African people, African Union, China, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Indepth Africa Magazine, Organisation of African Unity, Robert Mugabe
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22nd Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, January 25, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Statement by Carlos Lopes UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ECA 24 January 2013 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mr. Nassirou Bako Arifari, Chairperson of the Executive Council; Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson … read more
Kenya’s Kibaki arrives in Ethiopia for African Union summit
President Mwai Kibaki arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Friday afternoon for a three day official visit. The plane carrying the President and his delegation touched down at Bole International Airport shortly after 12:00 noon. On arrival, the President was received … read more
Zambia’s Sata expected in Ethiopia today
President Michael Sata is today (Friday) expected to arrive in Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia for the 20th ordinary session of the African Union summit which takes place on January 27 to 28. Zambia’s envoy to Ethiopia Francis Simenda revealed President Sata … read more
Cote d’Ivoire president set to attend AU summit in Addis-Ababa
Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara is scheduled to leave for Addis-Ababa on Friday to take part in the 20th African Union (AU) Summit of the heads of state and government, an official source said on Thursday. The Malian crisis will … read more
Singapore appoints new ambassador to Ethiopia & African Union
SINGAPORE: The government has appointed Mr Vanu Gopala Menon as Singapore’s first Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union. He will reside in Singapore and continue to be Deputy Secretary (Southeast Asia and International Organisations) in the Ministry of Foreign … read more
African Union turns 50 – calls on nations to celebrate!
The African Union has called on its member countries, the economic community and Africans on the continent and in the DIaspora to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the continental organization. The AU Commission said that the actual … read more
The African Union’s chance to support peace in the Sudans
ABYEI, Sudan — In December I traveled to Abyei, a disputed resource-rich region straddling the ill-defined border between Sudan and South Sudan. For more than four decades, Abyei has been a flashpoint of conflict between the two countries and as … read more
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Tagged Abyei, Addis Ababa, African Union, AUHIP, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Ngok Dinka, SouthSudan, Sudan, United States
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African Union Research Grants – Grants From the Second Call Are Signed
press release In the presence of the Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to the African Union (AU), Amb.Gary Quince, and the AU Commissioner Jean-Pierre Ezin, the second set of research grants resulting from the AU’s 2nd call for … read more
No Canadian military mission in Mali, Says Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada is not considering a direct military mission in Mali, despite concern about al-Qaeda’s growing influence in the country. “The government of Canada is not considering a direct Canadian military mission,” Harper said Tuesday. “Obviously, … read more
Head of African Union to meet Canada’s Harper And Discuss An International Mission In Mali
OTTAWA – The head of the African Union is set to visit Ottawa this week. Thomas Yayi Boni’s meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper could bring a request for Canadian troops to be involved in an international mission in Mali. … read more
Ethiopia: African Union 50th Anniversary to Kick-Off
Preparations are well underway in Ethiopia for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the African Union. The Golden Jubilee will be celebrated with a variety of programs ranging from cultural shows panel discussions, documentary films, outdoor and indoor music … read more
African Union holds decisive meeting on Abyei
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) will hold a meeting Friday to take a crucial decision over the future of the disputed area of Abyei, as a South Sudanese official said Russia supports the continent’s proposal. On 24 … read more
African Court Not Ready for International Crimes
By Stephen Lamony African states must take lead in prosecution of grave crimes rather than diluting the mandate of an over-stretched regional court. The three year old impasse between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) is … read more
Posted in African Union (AU), Article, Congo, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somali, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Zimbabwe
Tagged African Union, AfricanCourt, Hissène Habré, Indepth Africa Magazine, International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Rome Statute
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Press Release: Communiqué of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU) at its 345th meeting
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 345th meeting held on 6 December 2012, adopted the following decision on the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR): Council, 1. Takes note of the Report of … read more
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Tagged African Press Organization, African Union, Central African Republic, Economic Community of Central African States, European Union, IndepthAfrica, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Korean Intellectual Property Office, United Nations
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Africa Industrialization Day / Theme “Accelerating Industrialization for Boosting Intra-Africa Trade”
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA A Pre-Event Interactive Session with the Media on 4th December 2012 aims at boosting awareness on the challenges of industrialization in Africa and to mobilize commitment of the international community to the policy agenda of industrial … read more
The AU convenes Consultations on the situation in Guinea-Bissau
At the initiative of the Commission of the African Union (AU), a consultative meeting on the situation in Guinea-Bissau took place today, 1 December 2012, at the AU Headquarters, in Addis Ababa. In addition to the AU, the meeting brought … read more
Convening in Addis Ababa of a Colloquium on Border Governance
The Commission of the African Union (AU) and the Addis Ababa University, through the Institute for Peace and Security Studies – IPSS, concluded, today, 1 December 2012, in Addis Ababa, a colloquium on “Border Governance for African integration. The colloquium, … read more
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