Ethiopia

In this commemorative article, the African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry outlines what has been achieved since the AfCFTA Agreement was opened for signature on 21st March, 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda and what is expected as the African Union moves to launch of the operational phase of the continental market in July this year.

The African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Amb. Kwesi Quartey receives H.E. Raila Odinga, African Union Special Envoy for Infrastructure and discussed progress made and concrete steps needed to accelerate the implementation of the AU infrastructural development plans, 30 May 2019

The African Union Commission Department of Peace and Security has rolled out the process to operationalize the AU Mediation Support Unit (MSU). Through the Crisis Management and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Development (CMPCRD) Division, the department has initiated the development of an advanced training manual- a generic and themed curricula- for enhancing the capacities of mediation support personnel. The move follows the AU Peace and Security Council’s call on the Commission, to expedite the operationalization of the MSU as a means to provide technical support to the African mediation efforts on different levels, including through the Panel of the Wise.

15th meeting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Negotiating Forum is underway from 20th May - 1st June 2019.