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The resolution A/C.2/78/L.18/Rev.1, tabled by the African Group under the title: “Promotion of inclusive and effective international tax cooperation at the United Nations”, was voted today at the UN Headquarters in New York, marking a historic moment for Africa and the world.  The resolution which was tabled was passed with a 125 vote in favor of the Tax Convention, with 48 votes against, and 9 Abstentions.

H.E Dr. Chola Milambo Chair of the Africa Group (AG) for the month of November, and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zambia to the UN, on Thursday 16 November 2023, held a Press Conference to apprise the International Community on the Africa Group’s draft resolution on the Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. The Press Conference took place in the Briefing room of the United Nations Headquarters, in the presence of other AG Permanent Representatives to the UN.

Data governance is poised to take center stage at the Data Governance and Innovation Forum in Africa scheduled to take place in from 17^th -18^th November 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.