Title: Regional cooperation: an essential pillar for African integration and sustainable development
Introduction :
At the 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Union, held recently in Nairobi, African leaders delivered inspiring speeches highlighting the importance of regional cooperation, peace and sustainable development in Africa. These interventions underscored the commitment of the African Union and its Member States to strengthen continental integration and overcome common challenges. This article aims to analyze and deepen the main points discussed during this session.
The vision of African integration:
The opening speech by Moussa Faki, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, highlighted the progress made in the implementation of Agenda 2063, which aims to promote integration, peace and sustainable development in Africa. He called for increased collaboration among African countries to achieve common goals. This vision of a united and prosperous Africa has been supported by other leaders, such as the President of Kenya, William Ruto, who has stressed the importance of economic integration through the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Peace and conflict resolution:
The issue of peace and conflict resolution was also discussed during the session. The President of the Comoros, Azali, insisted on the importance of a frank and sincere dialogue between the parties in conflict, highlighting the key role of education in the development of the continent. He highlighted the need to train millions more teachers by 2030 to ensure access to primary and higher education in Africa.
International cooperation:
UN Deputy Secretary General Amina M. hailed the efforts of the African Union in promoting integration and sustainable development in Africa. She stressed the importance of international cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. This calls for increased support for African initiatives from the international community.
Conclusion :
The first part of the 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Union highlighted the importance of regional cooperation, peace and sustainable development in Africa. African leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continental integration and called for increased collaboration among African countries. Economic integration through the ZLECAF, conflict resolution and investment in education were identified as key factors in ensuring a prosperous future for all Africans. The second part of the session will continue the discussions and delve deeper into these crucial questions