The Ombuds Blog: African Ombudsman and Mediators Convene in Addis Ababa

November 07, 2014

African Ombudsman and Mediators Convene in Addis Ababa

Ethiopian President Dr Mulatu Teshome opened the Fourth General Assembly of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association on November 4. The conference marked the first joint meeting between AOMA and the African Union Commission. During its meeting , the Assembly will debate conflicts situation in Africa as well as good governance issues and guarantees for the rights of citizens. (AOMA News; All Africa News.)

Related posts: AOMA Publishes First Electronic Newsletter; African Ombudsman Research Centre Opens in South Africa; African Ombuds Group Seeks Closer Ties to African Union; African Ombuds Executive Committee to Review Commitments; Overview of Ombuds in Africa and the AOMA; Kenya Ombuds to Host African Ombudsman Colloquium; University of Cape Town Ombuds Hosts Regional Workshop; African Ombudsman and Mediators Association to Hold Summit.

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November 07, 2014

African Ombudsman and Mediators Convene in Addis Ababa

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