New AU Chief Prepares to Tackle Continent's Crises
The first woman to chair the African Union Commission has listed the crises in Mali and the Sahel region, as well as the transition in Somalia, as the body's key priorities.
The chair of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
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Africa:
New African Union Chief to Take Office
ISS, 14 October 2012
On 15 October 2012 Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, South Africa's former foreign affairs minister, will assume office as Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) to replace Dr… Read more »
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Africa:
New AU Chair to be Sworn In
Daily Maverick, 15 October 2012
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will be sworn in as chair of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa on Monday. It's been a bruising battle to get her there, and now that she's finally… Read more »
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Africa:
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Bids Farewell to Jean Ping
Ethiopia Government, 15 October 2012
Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn hosted a farewell reception last Sunday (October 14) to the outgoing chairman of the African Union Dr. Jean Ping at the National Palace. Read more »
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Africa:
New AU Chief Takes Office
Ethiopia Government, 15 October 2012
In a special ceremony held at the African Union newly elect chairman Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma took over as head of the African Union Commission on Monday (October 15). Read more »
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Africa:
Dlamini Zuma to Be Sworn in As AU Commission Chairperson
SAnews.gov.za, 15 October 2012
Former South African Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will be inaugurated as the new African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson this morning. Read more »
InFocus
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France is reportedly planning to move two surveillance drones to west Africa before the end of the year. Read more »
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Fierce fighting between government forces and militia group Al Shabaab continues to kill and injure scores in various parts of the country. Read more »
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Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has once again reaffirmed her commitment to working with all African Union member states for the benefit of the continent. Read more »