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African Union Chairperson in Finland to Boost Cooperation
Jean Ping, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), started on Monday an official visit to Finland to boost cooperation between the commission and Finland. Ping who is on a two day visit is expected to meet the President of the Republic of Finland,...
Somalia Peace Accord Signed in Ethiopia
The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia and the Sufi Islamist movement, Ahlu Sunna Wal-Jamaa (ASWJ), which claims to have a strong military presence in Somalia, have signed a ”historical agreement”, which is expected to strengthen the...
African Union Appoints Benin Diplomat As Special Envoy for Niger
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Jean Ping, has announced the appointment of Professor Albert Tevoedejre, from Benin , as his Special Envoy for Niger . “This appointment is part of the support provided by the AU to the efforts of...
African Union to Erect Monument in Tribute to Peacekeepers Killed in Action
The Commission of the African Union intends to hold a commemorative event, on a date yet to be disclosed, in honour of African peacekeepers, especially those who fell on the battle field to serve the African Union, APA learned in Addis Ababa on the sidelines...
African Union to Open Account for Haiti with African Development Bank
The chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Jean Ping, has announced the opening of an account with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to collect the contributions of member states to support the Haitian people who recently suffered from a...
New African Union Flag to be Launched During Summit
The summit of the African Union (AU) scheduled from January 31st to February 2nd in Addis Ababa, will be highlighted by the launch of the new flag of the pan-African organization, the Secretary of the African Union Commission, Jean Mfasoni, disclosed...
African Union Boss Welcomes Start of the Common Defense Pact
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Jean Ping, has welcomed the entry into force of the African Union Non-Aggression and Common Defence Pact. The Pact was adopted by the 4th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and...
African Union Commission President, Ivorian Leader Discuss West African Crises
The African Union Commission President, Jean Ping and President Laurent Gbagbo of Cote d’Ivoire have discussed the crises that hit the West African region. “I came late to thank him for the support Cote d’Ivoire had brought to my application and...
