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Financial crimes investigations capacity building for police agencies.

July 01, 2024
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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

June 29, 2024
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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

June 27, 2024
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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,

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).

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.

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