African Union Commission

The Commission of the African Union acts as the executive/administrative branch or secretariat of the AU (and is somewhat analogous to the European Commission). It consists of a number of Commissioners dealing with different areas of policy. The Commission is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It should be distinguished from the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, (based in Banjul, Gambia), which is a separate body that reports to the African Union.

History

On September 13, 2005 an agreement was reached by the Commission and France whereby France would donate €5 million for the furtherance of African Union activities. Some of the initiatives this money will go to are an African Communication Policy and an African Common Defence Force. The signatory on behalf of the Commission was Bernard Zoba.

Key members

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is Chairman of the Commission, replacing Jean Ping in July 2012.

Erastus Mwencha is Deputy Chairman.

Directorate of Conference Management and Publications is headed by Nedjat Khellaf

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African leaders must place premium on AU - Prof Karikari

Joy Online 23 Sep 2018

The Dean of School of Communication Studies, Wisconsin University, has called on African leaders to do more to position the African Union (AU) as the bastion of democracy and human rights as it is meant to be ... The workshop was organised by ActionAid Ghana under its “Mobilising civil society support for the implementation of the African Governance Architecture” with support from the European Commission....

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Whose swamp are we draining?

Independent online (SA) 23 Sep 2018

The two commissions in South Africa - Zondo and Nugent - are really there to drain the swamp. More and more South Africans have come to realise that Jacob Zuma operated in many ways like (former Venezuela president Hugo) Chavez - out of self-interest and for self-preservation ... South African history could be seriously disfigured if they cannot chase down a lot of the losses....

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A VETERAN’S STORY: The warriors wore skirts

The Citizens 23 Sep 2018

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African leaders must place premium on AU – Prof Karikari

Ghana Business News 22 Sep 2018

The workshop was organised by ActionAid Ghana under its “Mobilising civil society support for the implementation of the African Governance Architecture” with support from the European Commission, and benefited journalists drawn from Greater Accra, Brong Ahafo, Upper East, and Volta Regions....

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Ace Magashule wants to go sing at Zondo commission‚ blasts ANC leaders who are 'products' ...

Sowetan Live 22 Sep 2018

And if he does‚ he has threatened that he will sing beyond the terms of reference of the commission....

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Ace Magashule wants his say at Zondo commission and 'sing' beyond terms of reference

Business Day 22 Sep 2018

... he will sing beyond the terms of reference of the commission....

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Ramaphosa appoints land reform advisory panel

Independent online (SA) 22 Sep 2018

The panel would be chaired by social entrepreneur and public policy and development planning specialist Dr Vuyokazi (Vuyo) Mahlati, who was serving her second term as a member of the National Planning Commission. Mahlati, who served in various public capacities, was president of the African Farmers' Association of South Africa ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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NTown's guide to the weekend

The Norman Transcript 22 Sep 2018

TODAY. • Photography 101 Workshop (Free and open to public, seats limited, register to attend). 1 p.m. @ Innovation at the Edge, OU Bizzell Library. • Mystery Dates Band ... 7 p.m ... • African Live ... This year marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of Maya Angelou’s book “And Still I Rise.” In honor of this great literary work, the School of Dance has commissioned a new work to be created by African-American choreographer Amy Hall Garner ... ....

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Aliko Dangote Foundation: Africa’s Health Challenges and Investment Opportunities under Spotlight at UN General Assembly

Odessa American 21 Sep 2018

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 21, 2018--The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), in partnership with GBCHealth and the Aliko Dangote Foundation is bringing together African leaders and other high profile personalities to discuss the continent’s health challenges and opportunities for investment....

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Ghana Wins Rights to Host Music Award

This Day 21 Sep 2018

The fifth edition of the award which is in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) will be hosted by another West African nation, Ghana ... The Commissioner of Social Affairs, AU Commission, Mrs ... “The awards remain steadfast to the AUC’s values of promoting African unity and celebrating cultural uniqueness through the program of events on the AFRIMA calendar between May and November 2018....

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EU Envisions New Joint Border Force

Voa News 21 Sep 2018

European Commission officials have told VOA that they want the project approved before European elections next May, in which immigration is expected to be a central issue ... A summit between EU, Arab and African governments to further cooperation on immigration is being held in February according to European Commissions' high representative for foreign affairs and security, Federica Mogherini....

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Aliko Dangote Foundation:Africa’s Health Challenges and Investment Opportunities under Spotlight at UN General Assembly

Market Watch 21 Sep 2018

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), in partnership with GBCHealth and the Aliko Dangote Foundation is bringing together African leaders and other high profile ......

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SABC welcomes CCMA ruling on Hlaudi Motsoeneng

Independent online (SA) 21 Sep 2018

JOHANNESBURG - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Thursday, welcomed the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) decision ruling in favour of the public broadcaster in the case brought by former chief operations officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng regarding his dismissal....

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