At the margins of the #AUSTC, the AU and AfricaNenda Foundation will launch the Task Force for a Payment Services Directive for Africa (PSDA). The PSDA will guide harmonized payment policies & regulatory frameworks, advancing: 1.Digital financial inclusion 2. Instant cross-border retail payments 3. Secure, affordable & efficient systems Joinlive:https://lnkd.in/d9rNeVGv
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The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African states as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Our Headquarters are located in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. The vision of the African Union is that of: “An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena”. Our mission is to become “An efficient and value-adding institution driving the African integration and development process in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens”. The values that guide and govern our function and operations are: • Respect for diversity and teamwork • Think Africa above all; • Transparency and accountability • Integrity and Impartiality; • Efficiency and Professionalism; and • Information and Knowledge sharing
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Strategic Communication & Public Affairs Specialist | Multimedia Producer | Advocacy & Policy Messaging | Social Impact Communicator
Some of us enjoy fresh, firewood-roasted corn for the taste. We light candles to set a mood. We savor charcoal-grilled fish for the flavor. That’s not true for millions of African families who, in the absence of electricity, rely on firewood, kerosene, candles, and diesel generators for survival. The toxic fumes from these sources cause severe #AirPollution, which is linked to pneumonia, heart disease, respiratory illness, stroke, and lung cancer — leading to 3.2 million deaths globally each year, including an estimated 700,000 in Africa according to the World Health Organization So how do we fix this? That's what we focus on in this new episode of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa's #SustainableAfricaSeries. It features insightful perspectives from Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL); Osayande Igiehon, CEO of Heirs Energies; and Robert Lisinge, ECA Director for Technology, Innovation, Connectivity and Infrastructure. Watch the full episode for more on why the gap persists, the lives and opportunities it costs, and what it will take to deliver change : 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eaARDdWZ
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AUC Chairperson congratulates #Malawi’s President-Elect, Peter Mutharika on landmark election.
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Africa’s challenge is not whether to join the digital revolution, but whether to lead it on its own terms,” affirmed H.E. Amb. Selma Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson , during the Forward Africa Leadership Symposium hosted by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on the sidelines of #UNGA80. She highlighted progress under #Agenda2063 and the Digital Transformation Strategy (2020–2030) from data governance and cybersecurity to digital IDs, AI, and e-governance all building the foundations of an African Digital Single Market by 2030. Amb. Haddadi further called for partnerships on Africa’s terms, ensuring that global digital governance reflects African realities and innovations. 👉 Read the full speech here https://ow.ly/wmRA50X1CiX
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The African Union joins world leaders in commemorating 80 years of the United Nations under the theme ‘Building Our Future Together.’ At #UNGA80, Africa brings leadership, perspectives, and solutions grounded in #Agenda2063. This anniversary is a call for renewed commitment to reforming global governance and building a more inclusive, equitable, and representative international system. Learn more about our activities https://ow.ly/2KrM50X0YvP
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Reform of the global health architecture means Africa reclaiming its place on the global stage. Africa CDC is ensuring Africa’s voice is respected, our systems are resilient, and our leadership drives a New Public Health Order. Dr. Jean Kaseya shares why strong, united leadership is vital for Africa’s health security and global respect. #AfricaCDC #UNGA80
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MEDIA ACCREDITATION is still OPEN Media representatives are invited to apply for accreditation to cover the 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration, convened by the African Union Commission in collaboration with South Africa’s Department of National Treasury. 👉 Apply Here https://lnkd.in/dpaCisai Accredited media will have access to open sessions, side events, press briefings, and official media resources related to the STC.
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, was received by the @UN Secretary-General, H.E. @antonioguterres, at UN Headquarters in New York for a bilateral meeting held within the framework of AU–UN cooperation. Their discussions covered a broad range of shared priorities, including UN Security Council reform, reform of international financial institutions, preventive diplomacy, mediation efforts in the DRC & Sudan, funding for peace operations, debt relief, climate financing, food security, & the global trading system. They both reaffirmed their commitment to work in solidarity to advance these priorities. They emphasised Africa’s potential to drive its own growth, underscored the unsustainable nature of Africa’s debt burden, & agreed on the urgency of a just financial architecture, fairer credit ratings, & climate financing. The Chairperson reiterated that Africa, though contributing the least emissions, suffers the most from climate shocks, calling for enhanced financing for adaptation, loss & damage, & a fairer trading order. The bilateral engagement preceded the upcoming AU–EU–UN trilateral meeting.
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has arrived in New York to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). https://lnkd.in/d-PMQBsf
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