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Jean Ping Lost AU Chairmanship to Dlamini-Zuma

July 16, 2012August 5, 2013TesfaNews2 Comments

The incompetent and flamboyant ex-Commissioner of the African Union – Jean Ping – is now history. It is simply gratifying and indeed a good omen seeing him left office with his head down. We are expecting leadership form the new and first women Chairman of the AU Commission, Ms. Dlamini Zuma. By Reuters, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma , South […]

Eritrea Reopens its African Union Mission in Ethiopia

January 20, 2011August 5, 2013TesfaNewsLeave a Comment

Eritrea has reopened its mission to the African Union, ending years of self-imposed exile from the continental organization. But diplomats say the move does not signal a thaw in relations between Eritrea and its archrival, the African Union host Ethiopia. Eritrea’s ambassador to the African Union Girma Asmerom Tesfay presented credentials this week to AU […]