Members of the media are invited to attend the 'Spotlight on Africa - The Great Museum of Africa’ event to be held at the Algerian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
WHAT : African Union 'Spotlight on Africa - The Great Museum of Africa’
WHERE : Algeria Pavilion, Mobility District
WHEN : 09-12 February 2022 TIME : 10:30am GST - 12:30pm GST, Daily
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Levi Uche Madueke African Union Commission Commissioner General
H.E. Minata Samate Cessouma African Union Commission Commissioner Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS),
Mrs. Nawel Younsi Chairperson of the Technical and Advisory Committee of the Great Museum of Africa (GMA)
Ms. Angela Martins African Union Commission Head of Culture Division Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura Culture and Heritage Independent Expert
Mr. Jacob Nyangila Heritage Specialist, African World Heritage Fund (AWHF)
BACKGROUND: The establishment of The Great Museum of Africa (GMA) was inspired by aspiration 05 of Agenda 2063 and by the Charter for African Cultural Renaissance of 2006. As a Flagship Project of the African Union's continental blueprint, the GMA is planned to launch in 2023, as part of the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063. The Museum of Africa Permanent Memorial of Slave Trade will showcase, protect and promote the rich cultural heritage of the continent. The Museum will be hosted by the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Algiers, on behalf of the continent.
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For further information please contact: Mr. Lunga Kupiso, Public Relations & Media Officer - AUC at Expo 2020 | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission Tel: +251 115 517 700 | E-mail: auexpomedia@africa-union.org | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ms. Faith Adhiambo, Media & Communications Coordinator - AUC at Expo 2020 | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission Tel: +251 115 517 700 | E-mail: ochiengj@african-union.org | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Keep up-to-date with our social feeds: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YouTube - Website
