The Information and Communication Directorate (ICD) of the African Union Commission (AUC) hereby announces that the online registration for journalists interested to cover the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU scheduled to take place from 15-19 February 2023, has been launched on the AU website. These two sessions will be preceded by that of the Permanent Representatives Committee.

Journalists are invited to register through the following link: https://accreditation.au.int/en/media-accreditation/36th-summit

NB: Deadline for media registration: 10 February 2023

Journalists are advised to keep checking this page, as it will be regularly updated with information and documentation necessary for their participation at the summit.

The meetings are scheduled to take place as follows:

• 16 - 27 January 2023: 45th Ordinary Session of the PRC (Ambassadors)
• 15 - 16 February 2023: 42nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council (Ministerial Session)
• 18-19 February 2023: 36th ordinary Session of the AU Assembly (Heads of State and Government Session)

Accredited Journalists will be able to cover all the open sessions physically at the African Union Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Please note that any changes to the format of the meetings will be communicated on the above link, as soon as they are known.

Journalists wishing to interview the AU leadership should forward their inquiries to:
Molalet Tsedeke, Information and Communication Directorate, WhatsApp +251 911 630 631, E-mail: Molalett@africa-union.org

For further information please contact:

Mrs. Wynne Musabayana | Head of Communication Division| Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission |Tel: +251 115 517 700 | E-mail: MusabayanaW@africa-union.org | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia