African Union

Message of H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Occasion Commemoration of the Birth of The Organization of African Unity (OAU) Read : https://ow.ly/nFoO50RUMH1 #AfricaDay

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Let's celebrate the halfway point of the AU Year of Education Join us for a special event on the sidelines of the UNGA to discuss our progress and chart the path forward for building resilient education systems in Africa. Key Highlights: 1.Gatherings of Heads of State and education leaders 2.Discussions on improving education financing and sharing successful models 3.Emphasizing the importance of sustained political commitment for education Let's work together to ensure inclusive and lifelong learning for all Africans. Read more https://ow.ly/OGRI50T8UJG

Join the 3rd Annual African Union MSME Forum This year's theme, "Fostering Financial Empowerment and Educational Innovation for African Startups & MSMEs," focuses on empowering small businesses to thrive in the AfCFTA. Key Sectors: Agriculture, Manufacturing, ICT, Mineral Sector, Creative Industries Highlights: Engage with experts, network with peers, and explore growth opportunities. Don't miss out! Visit https://ow.ly/OPry50T8Upz for more information and registration.

As the Paralympic Games kick off in Paris, we celebrate the incredible achievements of athletes pushing boundaries and inspiring the world. These athletes embody the spirit of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa, which calls for governments to promote participation in mainstream sports and build inclusive infrastructure. Read- https://ow.ly/pM5t50T9179 The African Union Sports Council is committed to ensuring that all Africans, including those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to participate in sports. We are working tirelessly to promote inclusive sports development across the continent, fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and equality. Let's cheer on our African Paralympic athletes and celebrate their remarkable achievements. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

Calling all aspiring young African health leaders! The AfricaCDC youth pre-conference offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, professional development, and leadership growth. Join us to contribute to improving health outcomes across the continent. Learn more - https://ow.ly/lfPP50T64rI

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? From policy to action, the African Union is convening the 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 to held from the 4-6 September 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Previous urbanization phases, elsewhere in the world, have provided impetus for socio-economic progress. On the African continent, urbanization is already shaping every aspect of economic, political and cultural life. There is, however, a dearth of precedents and theory that can be used to understand and guide Africa’s urbanization so as to ensure an economic dividend. A lack of infrastructure and services, unplanned settlements, significant informal economies, dependence on commodity extraction and exports, and institutional gaps, continue to undermine the links between urbanization and industrialization in many African countries. Be part of the discourse to reshape urbanization in Africa. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, topics of discussions and participation by visiting https://ow.ly/LF1l50T7hCb Enjoy the discounted 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 on Ethiopian Airlines, reduced 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 rates and discounted 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚. Read the details and find the 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 for the discounts by downloading this 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 available here- 43851-wd-Edited_Logistics_and_Protocols_Final_.pdf (https://ow.ly/ihB050T7hCa) #AfricaUrbanization

Curious about the latest developments in African sports? Read the report from the AU STC-YCS4 and see how sports ministers are working to promote youth, culture, and sports across the continent Download here https://ow.ly/fUZF50T63Rb

Read the Accra Proclamation on Reparations - an essential document underscoring the global call for justice and reparative actions. Download here:- https://ow.ly/HkTJ50T63WO

𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 in Africa varies by region, each area having its own geographic and historical contexts. East Africa has the lowest rate of people living in cities while South and North Africa lead in urban growth; followed by Central and West Africa who are home to some of the largest megacities in Africa. Economic, cultural and social perspectives change when a large portion of the population moves from rural to urban areas. Any effort at economic growth, human development or environmental protection on the continent must engage the people living in Africa’s rapidly expanding towns and cities. To review the status of urbanization on the continent and co-create innovative avenues to support an inclusive and holistic approach to unlocking the potential of urbanization on the continent, the African Union is convening the 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 to held from the 4-6 September 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Check out the discounted 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 on Ethiopian Airlines, reduced 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 rates and discounted 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚. Read the details and find the 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 for the discounts by downloading this 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 available here- 43851-wd-Edited_Logistics_and_Protocols_Final_.pdf (https://ow.ly/1W4V50T3MV2) 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 the Forum NOW on https://ow.ly/4Aay50T3MV4. Registration Deadline is 25th August 2024. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, topics of discussions and participation by visiting https://ow.ly/KC1s50T3MV3 #AfricaUrbanization