Call for Chapter Abstracts for Special Supplementary Issue: Protocol on Amendments to the Protocol on the Statute of the African Court of Justice and Human Rights.
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Lights, Camera, Action! African Film Industry Gets a Boost with African Audiovisual and Cinema Commission (AACC) Launch
May 23, 2024
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According to UNESCO, the film and audiovisual industries in Africa account for US$5 billion of the GDP, employing an estimated 5 million people, and have the potential to create over 20 million jobs and generate $20 billion in revenues annually. To harness this potential, the African Union has launched the temporary Secretariat of the African Audiovisual and Cinema Commission (AACC).
The African Court of Justice and Human Rights: homegrown judicial mechanism for international crimes.
June 25, 2024
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The Malabo Protocol represents a significant step in the broader initiative to enhance accountability for international and transnational crimes.
COP29 High Level Dialogue: AU Commissioner Highlights Unlocking Finance for Energy in Africa
June 28, 2024
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June 24, 2024 - London: The COP29 Presidency convened its second high-level consultation meeting on energy transition in London, United Kingdom. Hosted by Mr. Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of London, City of London Corporation, and co-chaired by COP29 President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, the meeting focused on the critical financial strategies necessary to achieve global climate objectives.
Commissioner Muchanga calls for action on Illicit Financial Flows
June 27, 2024
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Aspiration 1 of Africa’s continental development blueprint Agenda 2063 emphasizes the critical goal for the continent to achieve prosperity based on inclusive growth and sustainable development. Central to this aspiration is self-financing of Africa’s development efforts and the imperative to eliminate illicit capital outflows.
AU Advocates for Migration to be Recognized as a Development Agenda Rather Than a Security Issue
June 28, 2024
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The African Union has urged stakeholders and development partners to frame and prioritize migration as a developmental agenda, free from securitization.
Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the situation in Kenya
June 25, 2024
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25 June 2024, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, is following with deep concern the outbreaks of violence following public protests in Kenya, which has resulted in loss of life and damage to property.
Africa Urban Forum: Interested in hosting a side-event? Book your spot now.
June 25, 2024
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Urbanization on the African continent represents a megatrend. By 2050, the percentage of people living in urban areas is predicted to rise from 47% in 2000 to around 60%. With an average annual urban growth rate of 3.5% in the last 20 years,
Young women inducted into Governance, entrepreneurship and peace and security: Lead(H)er Fellowship
June 14, 2024
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The 3rd Cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship has commenced their induction process into a series of empowerment programmes focused broadly on politics and governance, business-trade-entrepreneurship, and Peace and Security. The 2024 cohort brings together 39 young women from 12 African countries selected from a highly competitive pool of 1000 applications.
Media Announcement : 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union 18th – 21st July 2024 Online Registration for Journalists Now Open
Theme:“Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa”
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