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Introduction

Addis Ababa is the seat of the African Union and its predecessor the Organization of African Unity since its establishment in May 1963. The City also hosts the Economic Commission for Africa, over one hundred diplomatic missions, international and regional organizations. Numerous high level conferences, summits, meetings and special events  are held in the city. The following is a listing of major upcoming events.

The 14th African Union Summit

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 Jan - 2 Feb 2010

Theme: "Information and Communication Technologies in Africa: Challenges and Prospects for Development." Press Release

- Mr. Ping's speech at the Executive Council Meeting.

- AU Press Release on the election of its new bureau.

- AU Press Release opening of the Assembly.

The AU Summit schedule:

25 - 26 January 2010 - The 19th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC). Draft Agenda

28 - 29 January 2010 - The 16th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council. Draft Agenda

31 January - 2 February 2010 - The 14th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Draft Agenda

 

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African Union Special Summit on Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons in Africa

Kampala, Uganda, 19 - 23 October 2009

Theme: "The African Union Addressing the Challenge of Forced Displacement in Africa" Press Release

The AU Summit schedule:

19 - 20 October 2009: Extra-Ordinary Session of Executive Council.

22 – 23 October 2009: Meeting of the Assembly of Heads of State & Government.

African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa (Kampala Convention) [ENG] [FRE]

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The 13th African Union Summit

Sirte, Libya, 24 Jun - 3 July 2009

Theme: "Investing in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Food Security" Press Release

The AU Summit schedule:

24-26 Jun 2009 - The 18th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC). Draft Agenda

28-30 Jun 2009 - The 15th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council (EC). EX.CL/1(XV)

1-3 July 2009 - The 13th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Assembly/AU/1(XIII)

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The 12th African Union Summit

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 26 Jan - 3 Feb 2009

Theme: "Infrastructure Development in Africa" Press Release

The AU Summit schedule:

26-27 January 2009 - The 17th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC). Draft Agenda

29-30 January 2009 - The 14th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council. EX.CL/Dec. 454-488

1-3 February 2009 - The 12th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Assembly/AU/Dec.208-240

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The 11th African Union Summit

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 30 June- 2 July 2008

Theme: “Meeting the Millenium Development Goals on water and sanitation”

“Meeting the Millenium Development Goals on water and sanitation” was the theme of the 11th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union held in Sharm El Sheikh on the 30 June- 01 July 2008.

The Summit was preceded by the 13th Ordinary session of the Executive Council and the 16th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC). The decisions of the Assembly and the Council are in the documents Assembly/AU/Dec.193-207(XI), and EX.CL/Dec. 415- 453 (XIII).

The Union government, the Regional and continental agenda of integration, the questions of Peace and Security in Africa, NEPAD, HIV/AIDs, Food crisis in Africa, Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union were also among the issues discussed during the Summit.

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The 10th African Union Summit

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 Jan - 2 Feb 2008

Theme: “Industrial Development Of Africa”

Holding under the theme: “Industrial Development of Africa”, the upcoming AU Summit will feature the election of the Chairperson of the Union and other Members of the Bureaus. The election and appointment of the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission as well as the Commissioners will be the highlight of the Summit. Press Release >>.

25-26 January 2008 :The 15th Ordinary Session of the PRC

27-29 January 2008 :The 12th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council EX.CL/Dec. 378-414

31 January –2 February 2008 :The 10th Ordinary Session of the Assembly Assembly/AU/Dec. 171-192

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18 January, 2008 - 105TH MEETING OF PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

22-23 January, 2008 - Private Sector Forum On The Theme Africa’s Industrial Drive: The Private Sector And Corporate Citizenship, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 

 
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