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The 53 nation African Union (AU) will hold its next summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh from 24 June - 1 July 2008. “Meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) on Water and Sanitation” will be the key theme of the 11th Ordinary Session of the Assembly, taking place from 30 June - 1 July. The choice of this theme follows a recommendation submitted by the United Nations Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB), which the AU adopted at its 10th Summit.

Source: AFP / NASDAQ, 08 May 2008