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Financial crimes investigations capacity building for police agencies.
African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) has embarked on a five-day training of police agencies on financial crimes investigations. Numerous challenges posed by the rapid digitalization of the financial sector has led to an increase in sophisticated cybercrime
Pan-African Parliament Committees delve into Revised OAU Convention for Eliminating Mercenaries in Africa
The Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations, and Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflicts Resolutions; Committee on Justice and Human Rights; and Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline convened to discuss the zero draft of the revised Organization of African Unity (OAU) Convention for the Elimination of Mercenaries in Africa. This significant session followed a recent briefing on Africa's peace and security landscape, underscoring the urgent need for updated measures.
Pan-African Parliament Workshopon AU Theme Highlights Urgent Need for Educational Reform Across Africa
During the workshop, several critical issues were highlighted, leading to comprehensive recommendations aimed at transforming Africa's education system. One primary concern was the inadequate implementation and awareness of the Continental Education Strategy for Africa 2016-2025,
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.
Lights, Camera, Action! African Film Industry Gets a Boost with African Audiovisual and Cinema Commission (AACC) Launch
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.
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 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
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
The African Union has urged stakeholders and development partners to frame and prioritize migration as a developmental agenda, free from securitization.