Hot News in Africa: The 5th Biannual Coordination Meeting of the African Union
The stage is set in Nairobi, Kenya, where the 5th Biannual Coordination Meeting of the African Union is currently taking place. This four-day event brings together African leaders around a crucial theme: accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This initiative, launched on January 1, 2021, aims to create a single market bringing together more than 1.3 billion people in Africa by eliminating trade and tariff barriers between member countries.
The purpose of this biannual coordination meeting is to assess the progress already made in the implementation of the AfCFTA and to discuss the concrete measures to be taken to accelerate its deployment throughout the continent. The debates will be rich and intense, bringing together Heads of State, Ministers and senior officials of the African Union around this ambitious continental initiative.
The 43rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, which will be held from 13 to 14 July 2023, precedes this meeting and will allow Ministers of Foreign Affairs and other senior officials of the AU to discuss political, economic and social issues. that shape the African agenda.
The energy is palpable among the participants, who come from all corners of the continent. From eminent heads of state to promising young leaders, this meeting offers a unique opportunity to strengthen inter-African cooperation and forge strong partnerships for Africa’s future.
Speakers at this meeting include the Chairperson of the African Union, who will deliver a thought-provoking keynote address to encourage African leaders to redouble their efforts in realizing the vision of the AfCFTA. Representatives of the African Union Commission, trade experts, business leaders and other key players will also take the floor to share their knowledge and ideas to accelerate the implementation of this initiative. continental.
This meeting is a true showcase of African diversity, bringing together participants from all member countries of the African Union. This is a unique opportunity to find innovative solutions to the challenges that arise in achieving the AfCFTA and to strengthen cooperation among African countries for a prosperous future.
The 5th Biannual Coordination Meeting of the African Union therefore promises to be a historic and defining event for the continent. The resulting discussions, innovative ideas and strategic alliances will contribute to Africa’s transformation and the achievement of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth coverage of this historic meeting which will mark a significant turning point for Africa and its citizens, particularly in the context of the accelerated implementation of the Free Zone. African Continental Exchange (ZLECAf).
From Nairobi, Kenya, Claudine N