Visit of the delegation of the Forum of the Kings, Sultans, Princes, Sheiks and Traditional Tribal in Africa

Three leaders, heads of tribes and kingdoms of Africa, King Tchiffi Zie Jean Gervais of the kingdom Grou (Ivory Coast), King Mwenda Bantu Munongo of the kingdom of Bayke (Congo) and the Sultan Ajan Ag Hamatou of the Sultanate of Yurilimiden (Mali), on behalf of the Forum of the Kings, Princes, Sultans, Sheikhs and traditional tribal in Africa met in Brussels, organized by Téresys Foundation, officials from European Commission in order to evaluate future collaboration.

At the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, the President of the Commission of the African Union, His Excellency Jean Ping presented an award to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum UAE Prime Minister and Vice-President, and Ruler of Dubai for the support given to Africa in promoting education and cultural development, his Foundation having financed the creation of numerous schools. The Teresys Foundation took part in the award ceremony in view of its excellent relations with the Sheikh of Dubai’s Foundation.

European Development Days 2008 is the European Commission's major event. Each year the EDD hosts participants from every continent, representing over 1200 organisations in the development community.