“For the first time, Africa had come together,” said 80-year-old Tsegaye, remembering the heady days in 1963 when he was working for the Ethiopian Herald newspaper, covering the historic inauguration of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the forerunner of today’s African Union (AU). The essence of that coming together is one that we all experienced in Lycée...would you agree?…

Has any Lycée alumni works or worked at the AU? do you know any?

Africa's Diplomatic Center of Attention • Selamta Magazine

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Glistening in the Ethiopian sunshine, the new African Union Conference Center and Office Complex is the crowning symbol of Addis Ababa’s growing prominence as Africa’s diplomatic hub. The massive,…

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African unity: half a century's checkered legacy

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ADDIS ABABA — Fifty years since African leaders gathered enthusiastically to launch a common bloc, heads of state will meet this weekend to celebrate despite a patchy record and…

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Two birthday, four times the celebration...take a few minutes out of your day and join us to wish a very special birthday to two LGM alumni...Nebiat Ayelew and Blen Eyassu...send them a happy BD in the comment, or on Qivala.

This Week-end, the African Union will celebrate its 50th Birthday, not only was the AU a big factor in bringing many of us to Ethiopia and allowing many to discover this unique country, but it also played a role in the diversity of Lycée...so we launch the party with a little reminder of our big diverse Family...:-) not forgetting our non-African members of course.

Living up to the saying that Mother's day is Every day...so keep sending those loving words to your Mom.

Lycée just celebrated its 65th Birthday, so we wonder, what does it mean to you to be a LGM alumni? is it important, meaningful or just another step in life? let us know.