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A study on the opportunities in the AfCFTA for women in the Informal and Cross-Border Trade.
The study was commissioned by the APRM Secretariat to examine informal cross border trade in Africa from a gendered lens. The study looked specifically at the opportunities in the AfCFTA for women in the ICBT and was guided by the following objectives:
· Identify the challenges that women in informal cross border trade within the context of AfCFTA,
· Identify the opportunities presented by the AfCFTA for women operating in the informal cross border trade in Africa,
Statement by H. E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission representing H. E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the AUC: Delivered at the Retreat between African Court and the Permanent Representatives Committee
Statement by H. E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa
Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission
representing H. E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the AUC
Delivered at the Retreat between African Court and the Permanent
Representatives Committee of the African Union
Arusha, Tanzania
10th March 2022

African Union Commission Set to Collaborate with Landmark University to Popularise the African Agribusiness Youth Strategy
As part of commitments towards the realization of her vision of agrarian revolution, Landmark University, situated in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria the Rural Development Division, of Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission co-organized a webinar to situate the role of Universities in implementing the African agribusiness youth strategy within the context of Agenda 2063. The virtual meeting took place on the 15th of February, 2022.
Great Musuem of Africa to Preserve, Promote and Nuture African Heritage
The gathering forms part of the African Union’s (AU) at Expo 2020 Dubai strategic events, driving focus by way showcasing and popularising activities of the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development; which is entrusted to champion, amongst other key projects, the GMA.
Launch of the 3RD CAADP Biennial Review Report
The launch of the 3rd Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development (CAADP) Programme Biennial Review Report
2021 African Integration Report. “Putting Free Movement of Persons at the centre of Continental Integration”.
All African states participate in regional integration through membership of one of the many regional and sub-regional organisations, the Regional Economic Communities, and the African Union.
2022 APRM Day Statement “Towards Strengthening Democracy, Good Governance and Constitutionalism”
The African Peer Review Mechanism was founded by the NEPAD Heads of State Summit meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria. Now
Weekly Press Briefing on Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Africa
The briefing on Thursday will focus on the regular update of the COVID-19 situation and other key aspects of the pandemic such as vaccine deliveries, scaling up testing across the continent among other things.
Dashboard to Support Seed System Development in Africa Launches
The African Seed Access Index (TASAI-VISTA) Dashboard was launched during the 22nd Africa Seed Traders Association (AFSTA) Congress, from 28 Feb - 03 March 2022, after one year in development. The new, interactive digital tool seeks to measure, track, and compare enabling environments for competitive seed systems serving Africa across time and space.









