Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Commends Equatorial Guinea's Acceptance to Host 2015 Afcon

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has commended the Government of Equatorial Guinea for its strong show of African Solidarity demonstrated by its acceptance to host the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in January 2015.

CAF President Issa Hayatou made the announcement on Friday, 14 November 2014, following a meeting with Equatorial Guinea President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema in Malabo. Initial host of 2015 AFCON, Morocco had requested CAF to postpone the coveted competition in 2015, amidst fears of the Ebola Virus Disease.

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