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Africa: Rwanda's Kagame Picks Nine Experts to Work With On AU Reforms
New Times, 22 October 2016
President Paul Kagame has named a team of nine eminent Africans to work with on the task of reforming the African Union. Read more »
Rwanda's Kagame Picks 9 Experts to Work With On AU Reforms
The president was tasked to preside over the process to reform the continental organisation during the 27th African Union Summit.
TOP LEFT: Dr Acha Leke, a senior partner with global consultancy firm, McKinsey & Co; Cristina Duarte, the former Minister of Finance of Cabo Verde; Dr Donald Kaberuka, the former president of the African Development Bank; Dr Carlos Lopes, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa; Mariam Mahamat Nour, the Minister of Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation, Chad; Nigeria's Minister of Environment, Amina J. Mohammed; Strive Masiyiwa, a London-based Zimbabwean businessman; Tito Mboweni, former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank; and Vera Songwe, Regional Director for West and Central Africa, International Finance Corporation.
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Gambia: AU Sets Agenda for 'Prosperous' Africa
The Point, 24 October 2016
The vision of a peaceful, united and prosperous Africa set out in Agenda 2063 could be achieved through sound planning and result-oriented policies and actions. Read more »
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Africa: UN, African Union Partnership to Foster Job Opportunities for African Rural Youth
UN News, 19 October 2016
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has partnered with the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) to generate job and business opportunities for… Read more »
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Sudan: Ghandour Meets AU Peace and Security Commissioner
SNA, 20 October 2016
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Ibrahim Ghandour, received, Thursday, at his office, the African Union Peace and Security Commissioner, Ismail Shargi upon his request. Read more »
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Kenya: Why Amina Is the Best Choice for African Union Top Job - Expert
Capital FM, 19 October 2016
Foreign Affairs Minister Amina Mohamed is the most suitable person for the position of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, according to an international relations… Read more »
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Africa: What to Avoid in Selection of New AU Commission Chairman
Citizen, 19 October 2016
Three key issues stand out of my last week reflection on pan-Africanism in this column. They are sovereignty, continental unity and Africanity. Read more »
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Africa: AU Court in Arusha Faces Kigali Headache
Citizen, 19 October 2016
As the African Court on Human and People's Rights (AfCHPR) prepares for its 10th anniversary next month, the quasi-judicial organ of the African Union faces a dilemma over the… Read more »
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Rwanda has confirmed its support while Tanzania and Uganda are yet to show their cards. Read more »
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The contenders for the position are Dr Specioza Wandira Kazibwe of Uganda, Dr Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi from Botswana, and Agapito Mba Mokuy of Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
