The annual must-attend event for internal audit experts, AFIIA Week Events 2024, held in Arusha, Tanzania, brought together over 1,000 internal audit leaders and professionals from 27 countries in Africa and beyond. The event, organized under the theme “Beyond Borders, Making a Difference,” provided a platform for exchanges and sharing of experiences that are essential for the development of the internal audit profession on the African continent.
Participants had the opportunity to attend governance forums, academic workshops, and keynote lectures by renowned personalities such as Sally Anne Pitt, IIA Global President, Anthony Pugliese, IIA CEO and Global Chairman, Prof. PLO Lumumba, Abdulqader Obaid Ali, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IIA UAE, and many others.
The opening of AFIIA Week Events 2024 was marked by the presence of dignitaries such as the Honourable Saada Mkuya Salum, Minister of Finance of Zanzibar, and His Excellency the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Phillip Isidor Mpango. This edition was an undeniable success, highlighting the powerful unity of the community as an internal audit fraternity.
Closing the conference, the AFIIA General Membership Assembly, chaired by Ruth-Doreen Mutebe, announced that AFIIA Week Events 2026 will be hosted by The IIA South Africa. This news was received with enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the history of AFIIA events.
Indeed, the awarding of the organization of this event to the IIA South Africa for the first time testifies to the recognition of the expertise and know-how of this institution in the field of internal audit. It is a unique opportunity to highlight the potential and opportunities of Africa on the international scene, thanks to a strengthened collaboration between the various players in the profession.
In conclusion, the AFIIA Week Events 2024 was a great success, providing a valuable platform for exchange and collaboration for internal audit professionals in Africa. This meeting highlighted the growing importance of the internal audit profession on the continent and paved the way for new opportunities for development and collaboration for the future.