Hot News in Africa: The 5th Biannual Coordination Meeting of the African Union
The 5th Biannual Coordination Meeting of the African Union, currently taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, is a major event on the African agenda. Under the theme “Accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)”, this four-day meeting brings together African leaders to discuss issues related to this ambitious continental initiative.
The AfCFTA, which entered into force in January 2021, aims to create a single market of more than 1.3 billion people in Africa by eliminating trade and tariff barriers between member countries. The biannual coordination meeting is an opportunity to assess the progress made so far in the implementation of the AfCFTA and to discuss concrete measures to accelerate its deployment across the continent.
The ordinary session of the Executive Council of the African Union, which will be held before the coordination meeting, will bring together foreign ministers and other senior officials to discuss key political, economic and social issues.
The atmosphere is electric, with a palpable effervescence among the participants from all over Africa. Heads of State, Ministers and senior officials from the African Union will be present to share their ideas and experiences in order to find innovative solutions to the challenges of implementing the AfCFTA.
This meeting is an opportunity for the Chairperson of the African Union to deliver an inspiring opening speech, calling on African leaders to redouble their efforts to realize the vision of the AfCFTA. Representatives of the African Union Commission, trade experts and business leaders will also take the floor to share their knowledge and ideas.
The diversity of participants, from heads of state to promising young leaders, reflects the inclusion that Africa holds dear. This meeting offers a unique opportunity to strengthen cooperation and forge strong partnerships for the future.
The 5th Biannual Coordination Meeting of the African Union is a landmark event that will shape the future of Africa. The frank discussions, the exchange of innovative ideas and the resulting strategic alliances will contribute to the transformation of the continent and the achievement of the African Union’s Agenda 2063