15-17 October 2008:Africa-EU Energy Partnership Joint Experts Meeting and Africa-South America Preparatory meeting of Experts, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

15-17 October 2008:Africa-EU Energy Partnership Joint Experts Meeting and Africa-South America Preparatory meeting of Experts, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

13-17 October 2008: 1st Ordinary Session AU Conference of Ministers Responsible for Mineral Resources Development, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Theme: Building A Sustainable Future For Africa's Extractive Industry: The Imperatives

FIRST ORDINARY SESSION OF AFRICAN UNION CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT, OPENS IN ADDIS ABABA
Addis Ababa, 14 October 2008: African Ministers for Mineral Resources will on Thursday 16 October 2008, at 15h00, converge at the Headquarters of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, within the framework of their First Ordinary Session of African Union Conference of Ministers, holding under the theme: "Building a Sustainable Future for Africa's Extractive Industry: The Imperatives". Press release

Senior Officials in the Domain of Mineral Resources Meet to Discuss Mineral Resource Development in Africa
Addis Ababa 13 October 2008 – Senior Officials in the domain of Mineral Resources began holding a two-day brainstorming session today, Monday 13 October 2008, within the framework of the First AU Conference of Ministers Responsible for Mineral Resources Development, scheduled to take place on 16 and 17 October, at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Press release (en/ fr /ar)

Addis Ababa Hosts First African Union Conference of Ministers Responsible for Mineral Resources Development
Addis Ababa 10 October 2008 – The First AU Conference of Ministers Responsible for Mineral Resources Development opens on Monday 13 October 2008, at 9h00 a.m., at the level of the Experts Meeting, at the headquarters of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- AIDE-MÉMOIRE (en/fr/po/ar)
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13- 15 October 2008: 6th African Conference for Ministers of Public/Civil Service, Gallagher Estate in Midrand, South Africa.

- Closing remarks by the Minister of Public Service of the Republic of Kenya

- Closing Remarks by the Commissioner for Political Affairs African Union Commission

- Opening remarks by Mrs. JULIA DOLLY JOINER, Commissioner for Political Affairs, African Union Commission (AUC)

- Speech delivered by Mr M R Baloyi, the Minster of Public Service and Administration of the Government of the Republic of South Africa



WINNERS OF All AFRICA PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS HONOURED AT MINISTERS MEETING
Midrand, South Africa 15 October 2008- The first winners of the All Africa Public Service Awards (AAPSIA) were honoured at a glittering ceremony in Johannesburg, on 14 October 2008. The awards ceremony took place during the ongoing 6th conference of African Ministers of Public Service. more

PUBLIC SERVICE MINISTERS CONFERENCE OPENS WITH CALL TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE FOR BALANCED DEVELOPMENT
The 6th African Conference of Ministers of Public Service started today in Midrand, South Africa under the theme "Capacity Development for the future capability of the African Public Service". The theme reflects the future planning around capacity development for African Union member states. Press release (en)

Midrand, South Africa 12 October 2008- The meeting of officials and experts of the 6th Pan African Conference of Ministers of Public Service started on the 11th of October and ends today in Midrand, South Africa. The meeting is being held prior to the Conference of Ministers, which will run from the 13th to the 15th of October. The theme for this year's conference, "Capacity Development for the future capability of the African Public Service" aims to reflect the future planning around capacity development for African Union member states. Press release (en)

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Calendar of meetings April – December 2008 Meetings of Limited Participation April – December 2008 Events and Functions April – December 2008 Troika and Bureaux Meetings April – December 2008

FIRST CONGRESS OF AFRICAN ECONOMISTS Call for paper (All articles should be submitted by 31 October 2008 )

19- 23 October 2008: 2ND SESSION OF THE AU CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF CULTURE , ALGIERS, ALGERIA - concept note (en /fr / po) - provisional agenda for the experts' meeting (en /fr / po) - experts' meeting provisional work programme (en /fr / po) - Media Advisory (ar /en /fr) 17 October 2008:ROUND TABLE OF AFRICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, ALGIERS, ALGERIA Work Programme (en /fr / po) 24- 28 October 2008:CONFERENCE OF AFRICAN MINISTERS OF INDUSTRY (CAMI-18) DURBAN, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA - Aide-Mémoire (ar /en /fr/ Po) - Draft Agenda for Senior Officials (ar /en /fr/ Po) - Draft Annotated Agenda for Senior Officials (ar /en /fr/ Po) - Draft Agenda for Ministers (ar /en /fr/ Po) - Draft Annotated Agenda for Ministers (ar /en /fr/ Po) -Draft Work Programme for ministers (ar /en /fr/ Po) -Draft Work Programme for Senior officials (ar /en /fr/ Po) - Information Guidelines 27- 31 October 2008:FIRST CONFERENCE OF AU MINISTERS IN CHARGE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT WINDHOEK – NAMIBIA - Concept Note(en/fr/po) -Provisional Agenda of the Experts Meeting (en/fr/po) -Note verbale (en/fr/po) -Draft Social Policy Framework for Africa (en/fr/po) -Namibian Fact File -Hotels 27 October - 4 November 2008- Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General on Legal Matters, Kigali, Rwanda - Draft programme of work (Meeting of Experts ) - Draft programme of work (Meeting of Ministers ) - Draft Agenda (Meeting of Experts ) - Draft Agenda (Meeting of Ministers ) - Note verbale (en/fr) 1 November 2008-THE AFRICAN YOUTH DAY 2008 AND THE OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF THE AFRICAN YOUTH ANTHEM - African Youth Charter Anthem -2nd Edition of the AFRICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE AND CREATIVITY AWARD (en /fr) 23 -28 November 2008-Conference on Ecological Agriculture- Mitigating climate change, providing prosperity and self-reliance for rural livelihoods in Africa 26 -28 November 2008- Ecological Agriculture: Towards Food Security and Sustainable Rural Development in Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Organised by the African Union, UN Food and Agriculture Organization and Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development In collaboration with the Institute for Sustainable Development, Ethiopia and Third World Network - Note verbale -Draft programme

Chairperson Jean PING receives the Credential Letters of the New Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon and the Resident Representative of UNIDO Addis Ababa, 14 October 2008 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Jean Ping, on Thursday 9 October 2008, received the credential letters of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon, H.E. Jacques Alfred Ndoumbe Eboule, and that of the Resident Representative of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in Addis Ababa, Mr. David Tommy. Press Release (en/fr) 10-14 October 2008: SECOND SESSION OF THE AU CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF SPORT, ACCRA, GHANA THEME: HARMONISING AND COORDINATING SPORT POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Accra Hosts Second Session of the African Union Conference of Ministers of Sport Addis Ababa, 10 October 2008 – Experts in the domain of Sports in Africa are by now brainstorming on topical issues that will be discussed at the Second Session of the AU Conference of Ministers of Sport scheduled for 12 – 14 October 2008 in Accra, Ghana. Press release - Media Advisory - CONCEPT NOTE (en/fr/po/ar) - PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR THE EXPERTS' MEETING (en/fr/po/ar) - EXPERTS' MEETING PROVISIONAL WORK PROGRAMME(en/fr/po/ar) - DRAFT SPORT POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR AFRICA (2008 – 2018) (en/fr/po/ar) -REPOR OF THE MEETING OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON SPORT AND RELATED MATTERS (19 – 21 FEBRUARY 2008 TRIPOLI, LIBYA) (en/fr/po/ar) - NOTE VERBALE (en/fr/po/ar) Chairperson Ping Grant Audience to the French Deputy Minister in charge of Trade Addis Ababa 09 October 2008 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping, today, Thursday October 9 2008, received at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Mrs. Anne Marie Idrac, Deputy Minister in charge of Trade of the French Republic. Press release (en /fr /ar) African Union Commission Chairperson Expresses Satisfaction at the Liberation of Moussa Kaka Addis Ababa - 9 October 2008 -The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping, has today expressed satisfaction at the temporary release from prison, of the correspondent of Radio France International (RFI) in Niger, Moussa Kaka. The Chairperson's reaction came immediately after the temporary release of the Niger journalist. He reiterated his confidence in Niger's judiciary system. Press release (en /fr/ ar) Chairperson Jean Ping receives the President of African Export-Importation Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Mr. Jean-Louis EKRA Addis Ababa, 08 October 2008 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Jean Ping, on Saturday 04 October 2008, received in a working session the President of the African Export-Importation Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Mr. Jean-Louis EKRA. more 7 October 2008-152 meeting of the Peace and Security Council, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Agenda: Briefing by Mr. Romano Prodi, Chairperson of High Level Panel on Financing of AU led Peace Support operations Press Statement Visit of H.E. Ms. Julia D. JIONER, Commissioner for Political Affairs to Geneva H.E. Julia D. JOINER, Commissioner for Political Affairs attended the 59th meeting of the UNHCR Executive Committee running form 6 to 10 October 2008. H.E. the Commissioner delivered a statement on behalf of the AU Commission in the first day of the Executive Committee session. She particularly highlighted AU commitment towards combating and eradicating forced displacement in Africa. more STATEMENT OF H.E. MRS JULIA DOLLY JOINER, AU COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS AT THE UNHCR EXCOM SIDE EVENT ON THE AFRICAN UNION SPECIAL SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT, APRIL 2009, KAMPALA, UGANDA. STATEMENT OF H.E. MRS JULIA DOLLY JOINER AU COMMISSIONER FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS TO THE FIFTY-NINE SESSION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE UNHCR HIGH COMMISSIONER'S PROGRAMME 6 – 10 October 2009, Geneva 07-09 October 2008 –First Africa Aviation Statistics workshop , AU Conference Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Chairperson Jean Ping Receives Credential Letters from the Australian, United States and WFP Representatives to the AU Addis Ababa 06 October 2008 – The Ambassador of Australia to Addis Ababa, Her Excellency Lisa Filipetto, the Ambassador of the United States to the African Union, H.E John Simon, and the Resident Representative of the World Food Programme (WFP), Mr. Abnezer Ngowi, today Friday 3 October 2008, presented their Letters of Credence, to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Jean Ping. Press release AFRICAN UNION AND CHINA STATE ENGINEERING CORPORATION SIGN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AU CONFERENCE CENTER Addis Ababa, 24 September 2008 - The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Erastus Mwencha and the Deputy Manager of the China State Construction Engineering Corporation, Mr. Wang Jie, yesterday, 24 September 2008, signed a contract agreement for the construction of the African Union Conference Center. Press release