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tralac is hosting an AfCFTA masterclass for a maximum of 15 select African trade journalists on 8 August 2022. The training will provide up-to-date information about the AfCFTA and practical support for reporting (across media channels) on the AfCFTA.      Date: August 8, 2022 Duration:  4 hours (11:00AM –…

Africa has recently grappled with an upsurge of unconstitutional changes of government (UCG), with countries such as Mali, Sudan and Guinea witnessing successful military takeovers, while others like Niger and Guinea-Bissau saw unsuccessful coup attempts.     By Adam Alqali While varied factors are responsible for the rising trend of…

The African Union has endeared itself as an efficient mechanism to facilitate and advance the continent’s integration and development.     The transition from the Organization of African Unity (OAU), to the African Union (AU), in 2002, was a historic moment for the continent. The OAU was the crystallization of…

The launch of the African Union on July 9, 2002, was met with great optimism. The AU has since accomplished much to unlock Africa’s potential and secure prosperity, but there is more to do.     The African Union marks its 20th anniversary on Saturday. In the two decades since…

Ahead of the 41st Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council and the 4th AU – Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM), to be held July 17 in Lusaka, Zambia, which coincides with the 20th anniversary of the AU, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) has…

The Ugandan Government is hosting the third youth symposium of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), under the theme ‘Repositioning the Youth Agenda for a Transformative Continent,’ in Kampala, the Ugandan capital.     By Stephen Enoch The symposium which is being held July 4th – 9th has in attendance…

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), an autonomous entity of the African Union, has concluded a weeklong sensitization mission to Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho, which lasted from 27 June to 1 July 2022.      By Muhammad Usman APRM is mandated by Heads of State and Government of the African…

A fortnight ago, a delegation from YouLead Africa and its affiliated entities i.e the Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on AfCFTA (ICOYACA) and the Africa Under 40 CEOs Network (AFRICEN), was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for bilateral and multilateral engagements.       YouLead Africa, Africa’s flagship youth leadership program,…

Dr Omar Alieu Touray, a Gambian diplomat and economic development expert should normally be excited as he gets set to assume the Presidency of the Commission of the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the first week of July 2022. But that excitement will be diluted by…

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), an advisory organ of the African Union (AU), on Wednesday launched its updated brand identity, which includes a new logo, colours and an enhanced website.     By Stephen Enoch ECOSOCC is an advisory organ consisting of various social and professional groups of…