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PRESS RELEASE Nº24/24th AU SUMMIT
24TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF AFRICAN UNION HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT BEGINS IN ADDIS ABABA
Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 30 January 2015-The 24th summit of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union, which started in Addis Ababa today has heard from distinguished speakers of the progress and some of the challenges that Africa faces, as well as proposals for the way forward. The opening ceremony of the summit also saw the election of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as the Union’s Chairperson for the year 2015.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 24th summit of the African Union today, Dr DlaminiZuma said Africa has no choice but to move forward and upwards. The continent, she said, has been climbing, “a step at a time, up the steep cliff towards peace, prosperity and the restoration of the dignity of its people”.
She projected that the present generation is the one that will eradicate poverty, disease and hunger. “We are the generation that shall manage diversity and silence the guns”, she added.
The Chairperson recalled that, at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Organisation of African Unity in 2013, the continent’s resolve to be in charge of its destiny, informed its decision to develop Agenda 2063 “through a people-driven process for the realization of our vision for an integrated, people-centred, prosperous Africa at peace with itself”. The Agenda 2063 framework document will be presented for adoption by the Heads of State and Government today.
Agenda 2063 outlines the aspirations and the concrete programmes to steer the continent for the next fifty years: to diversify African economies and industrialise; to have a skills and entrepreneurial revolution, unleashing the creativity and energy of young people, and to effect an agricultural and agro-processing transformation, so that Africa can feed itself and contribute to feeding the world.
The summit of African Union Heads of State and Government is being held under the theme “Year of Women’s Empowerment and Development”. Various speakers at the summit’s opening ceremony expressed their commitment to mainstreaming women in all socio- economic activities, with Malawian President Mr PeterMutharika dedicating his entire statement to the topic. He outlined major successes achieved by his country, but also mentioned the challenges they face. However he gave his commitment that his government will continue to strive to achieve gender equality. United Nations Secretary General Mr Ban Ki Moon also expressed strong support for the AU’s annual theme: “Women must be at the center and front of all our lives”, he said.
Issues of peace and security dominated many of the presentations by the African and visiting Heads of State and Government. President of the State of Palestine and Chairperson of the Palestine Liberation Organisation Executive Committee Mr Mahmoud Abbas spoke of his government’s desire and the efforts being exerted to achieve a Palestinian state living side by side with the state of Israel.
Many of the leaders condemned terrorism in very strong terms, with then outgoing Chairperson of the African Union Mr Mohammed Ould Abdelaziz saying, “Terrorism remains a global scourge and fighting it requires cooperation at the international level.”AUC Chairperson Dr Dlamini Zuma also cautioned that Africa should be aware of the new global threats such as terrorism, insecurity and climate change. “Terrorism, in particular the brutality of Boko Haram against our people, the senseless killings, the destruction of property, the enslavement and sale of our people, our girls kidnapped and married, and the terrorization of villages, are a threat to our collective safety, security and development”.
The Ebola virus disease that affected mostly three countries in West Africa attracted a lot of attention at the meeting of the Heads of State and Government. AU Commission Chairperson Dr NkosazanaDlaminiZuma praised the work of the 835 African health workers who were deployed to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone under the banner of the African Union Support to the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa (ASEOWA). She also extended her gratitude to the ASEOWA head of mission Dr Julius Oketta and the African private sector that is raising funds to keep the health workers on the ground until the affected countries are declared Ebola free. There are signs that, due to the work of the ASEOWA health workers among others, the Ebola crisis is now abating, with the incidents of infection and death from the disease vastly decreasing.
Tunisian President Mr Beji Caid Essebsi informed the summit that “the democratic process chosen by Tunisians is irreversible”. Tunisians, he said, had proven that the people of Africa can build the continent with their own hands. He also said Tunisia is proud of being African.
New Zambian President Mr Edgar Lungu thanked the African Union for supporting his country through the death of Mr Michael Satain October 2014 and the subsequent elections that ushered him into power. He thanked the Southern African Development Community, the AU and other organisations that sent in election monitors. Zambia, he said, has demonstrated that it is possible to have peaceful elections, and pledged that Zambia will actively participate in the affairs of the Union.
The late Zambian President meanwhile was honoured by his colleagues and other delegates by a one minute silence in his memory.
Outgoing Namibian President Mr HifikinyePohambawas given a chance to bid farewell to his colleagues at today’s opening ceremony of the Assembly.
New AU Chairperson Mr Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe meanwhile accepted his position by saying "By electing me to preside over this august body, with full knowledge of the onerous responsibility that lies ahead, I humbly accept your collective decision". He urged Africa to take charge of its destiny and pledged to work for Africa’s development particularly through infrastructure development. He then proceeded to launch the theme of the year, i.e. “Women’s Empowerment and Development towards Agenda 2063”.
The meeting of African Heads of State and Government will conclude on Saturday 31st January with the adoption of decisions and declarations to guide the work of the African Union this year.
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LNW finery such as the bridge and brickwork will presumably sadly be lost when Morley station is relocated some 75m east during the course of 2023.
TPE's 185110 speeds through the station and is about to head into the 3km long Thomas Grainger built Morley Tunnel on 19th December 2022 with 1P72 1151 Saltburn to Manchester Airport.
Synopsis: Directed by Diego Luna, "Cesar Chávez" chronicles the birth of a modern American movement led by famed civil rights leader and labor organizer, Cesar Chavez. Torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to bringing dignity and justice to others, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle for the rights of farm workers. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the system.
Credits:
Director: Diego Luna
Executive Producer: Emilio Azcárraga Jean, Haim Saban, Jeff Skoll, Jonathan King, Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich, Russell Smith, Gael García Bernal, Julián Levin, Rebecca O'Brien
Producer: Diego Luna, Lawrence Meli, Keir Pearson, Pablo Cruz
Screenwriter: Keir Pearson, Timothy J. Sexton
Cinematographer: Enrique Chediak
Editor: Miguel Schverdfinger, Douglas Crise
Production Designer: Ivonne Fuentes
Sound Designer: Frank Gaeta
Music: Michael Brook
Principal Cast: Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson, Jacob Vargas, Yancey Arias, Wes Bentley, John Ortiz, and John Malkovich
SXSW Page: schedule.sxsw.com/2014/events/event_FS14952
August 28, 2010.
Entabeh nari mata kena tertunduh, aku nimaisa turang tangis teriluh.
(*Bahasa Batak Karo diterjemahkan ke Bahasa Indonesia:: Lelap sekali sepertinya tidurmu, sementara aku di sini menangis menunggumu) Dikutip dari lagu Piso Surit.
Blackpool Transport's 'Progress Twin-Car' 673/683 heads south along the coast, captured at 12.50 between Cleveleys and Bispham with a service to the Pleasure Beach.
1st November 1992
This photo was made on June 2, 18 days after I broke my leg. I took this very early in the morning, while the swelling was very nearly non-existant (it swells during the day and goes down at night). You can still see bruising at the base of my toes, on the right side of my foot, and on the front of my leg. Yuck.
February 2009. This is an update of this
www.flickr.com/photos/msfarnaux/2105632003
pair of photos.
1996/1999/2009.
I have been working on multiple pieces at the same time for a while now. I think my brain just can't decide on one thing lately.
The drawing for this piece is on the wall to the left.
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Ciñe la frase de un autor, sírvete de sus expresiones, borra una idea falsa, reemplázala por la idea justa.
("Los Cantos de Mall Dolor", Conde de Lautréamont)
Primera etapa de una nueva serie de stickers (14x14 cm) confeccionados manualmente con material recuperado de catálogos de arte y revistas viejas.
Segunda etapa (y por venir): sobreimpresión serigráfica.
Synopsis: Directed by Diego Luna, "Cesar Chávez" chronicles the birth of a modern American movement led by famed civil rights leader and labor organizer, Cesar Chavez. Torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to bringing dignity and justice to others, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle for the rights of farm workers. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the system.
Credits:
Director: Diego Luna
Executive Producer: Emilio Azcárraga Jean, Haim Saban, Jeff Skoll, Jonathan King, Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich, Russell Smith, Gael García Bernal, Julián Levin, Rebecca O'Brien
Producer: Diego Luna, Lawrence Meli, Keir Pearson, Pablo Cruz
Screenwriter: Keir Pearson, Timothy J. Sexton
Cinematographer: Enrique Chediak
Editor: Miguel Schverdfinger, Douglas Crise
Production Designer: Ivonne Fuentes
Sound Designer: Frank Gaeta
Music: Michael Brook
Principal Cast: Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson, Jacob Vargas, Yancey Arias, Wes Bentley, John Ortiz, and John Malkovich
SXSW Page: schedule.sxsw.com/2014/events/event_FS14952
I had an opportunity to explore the construction site for the future city centre and captured a few interesting perspectives.
The Progress of Rivers
"The progress of rivers to the ocean is not so rapid as that of man to error."
Voltaire
Africa Progress Panel, Tate Modern, London.
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Pandora has had the whole house available to her for a week now. My goal? To have her gain confidence interacting with humans, dogs, and cats. I've asked Kevin to give her treats intermittently. Kevin's not having as much success as I am. . . yet. Yesterday, I sat in a recliner in the cat room. Pandora hopped up on my lap to get a few treats. This morning she greeted me as I left the bedroom, obviously interested in more treats. She loved all over Gumbo (what's it with all the ladies being attracted to Gumbo?), purring up a storm asking for treats. I gave her a treat, pet her, gave her a treat, pet her, gave her a treat, pet her. Finally I lured her onto my lap again. She laid down purring, and I scritched around the ears. Ahhhhhhhh. . . then, of course, Pandora received another treat. Yep, progress. We'll have a setback next week when I have to take her in for booster vaccinations, but the retirement home is patient. However long it takes me to get her comfortable, they really want her. (Although I admit I have secretly wondered about Diamond going to the retirement home. . .)
[SOOC, f/1.6, ISO 1000, shutter speed 1/400, -2/3 EV]
This year, I've been converting some of my engines to Powered Up to make them more suitable for exhibition layout running.
Here you can see the pivot setup for the 8-wheeled tender of tornado. Previously I'd used the 2x2 turntable plates, but this only allowed a 2-stud connection which was prone to coming apart.
This new method with the 2x2 tiles with pins should be much more robust. The left-hand one is slightly different to allow space for the tender footplate.
Following 4020 (GN58 BUH) loosing the 91 branding below its nearside windows some time ago now, it's now lost it from the offside as well - it looks to be a tactically placed advert!
The above windows branding remains both sides. The bus no longer works 91s following the arrival of new StreetLites.
I've seen 4017 and 4021 recently, and 4018 quite recently, still branded.
Has anyone seen 4019 of late - or could it have followed 4022 and gone for refurbishment?
Cawsey Way, Woking, Surrey.
Synopsis: Directed by Diego Luna, "Cesar Chávez" chronicles the birth of a modern American movement led by famed civil rights leader and labor organizer, Cesar Chavez. Torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to bringing dignity and justice to others, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle for the rights of farm workers. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the system.
Credits:
Director: Diego Luna
Executive Producer: Emilio Azcárraga Jean, Haim Saban, Jeff Skoll, Jonathan King, Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich, Russell Smith, Gael García Bernal, Julián Levin, Rebecca O'Brien
Producer: Diego Luna, Lawrence Meli, Keir Pearson, Pablo Cruz
Screenwriter: Keir Pearson, Timothy J. Sexton
Cinematographer: Enrique Chediak
Editor: Miguel Schverdfinger, Douglas Crise
Production Designer: Ivonne Fuentes
Sound Designer: Frank Gaeta
Music: Michael Brook
Principal Cast: Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson, Jacob Vargas, Yancey Arias, Wes Bentley, John Ortiz, and John Malkovich
SXSW Page: schedule.sxsw.com/2014/events/event_FS14952