On May 30, 2012, at the Government Conference Centre, Ottawa-based African diplomatic missions jointly presented the annual African Union Day Gala Guests enjoyed musical performances and dances from South Africa, Rwanda, Egypt, Gabon and Zimbabwe. Among the distinguished guests enjoying this magnificent African cultural and culinary extravaganza were Foreign Affairs minister, John Baird, International Trade minister Ed Fast, Francophonie minister, Bernard Valcourt, a number of Canadian MPs and senators, as well as high commissioners, ambassadors
and community leaders from many different countries.
and community leaders from many different countries.