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African Union ECOSOCC

8 months

The @_AfricanUnion theme of the year 2024 is: Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

🌍 Exciting news! On this AU Day, we celebrate a significant milestone: the @_AfricanUnion 's inclusion in the #G20 . This recognition reflects #Africa 's growing influence on the global stage. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for our continent & the world. Happy #AUDay !

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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All eyes are on Addis Ababa this week where AU Member States' leaders will among other key issues, deliberate on the #AfCFTA , food security, #climatechange and #migration improve the quality of life of African citizens. #FMP 1/2

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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The @_AfricanUnion Climate Change & Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan was recently launched. Access the report here: #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #Agenda2063

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

We are one step closer to the full operationalization of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)! Read the presser: #Agenda2063

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

The first-ever Africa-led and Africa-owned climate response strategy! The @_AfricanUnion Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2032): #ClimateAction #TowardsAgenda2063 🧵1/2

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

The Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Continental Framework is a guide to facilitating the meaningful engagement and participation of 🌍African #youth in all spectrums of #peace and #security on the continent. #Youth4Peace 🧵

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

It's TOMORROW! A panel of experts will be lining up the @_AfricanUnion Free Movement Protocol against the @AfCFTA in the second slot of our webinar series. In which areas do the two intersect? Register to participate:

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

5 years

Trading under #AfCFTA begins on 1 July 2020, are you excited? 😍😍 👉 54 signatories, 29 ratifications and over $3 trillion in GDP 👉 Covering 1.2bn people growing to 2.5bn by 2050 👉 Boosting intra- #Africa trade currently at 15% to 52.3% by 2022 👉 Reducing tariffs by 90%

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

5 years

☆ #Cameroon is the latest member State to ratify the #AfCFTA making it the 29th country to do so ☆ Trading in AfCFTA will commence in July 2020 ☆ The @_AfricanUnion has already applied for an observer status at the @wto ahead of the take-off #Agenda2063 PC: @TradeLawCentre

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

The Union of 🇰🇲 and the Republic of 🇧🇼 ratified the #AfCFTA during the 36th #AUSummit ! 46 countries down, 9 to go! 📢CSOs, we urge you to to help accelerate ratification of the AfCFTA by encouraging, supporting & following up on countries that are yet to ratify. 🧵1/2

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

4 years

"We meet here today not as Ghanaians, Guineans, Egyptians, Algerians, Moroccans, Malians, Liberians, Congolese or Nigerians, but as Africans" - Kwame Nkrumah, #Ghana 's 1st President at the founding of the OAU (May 1963) #AfricaDay

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

5 years

“I am not African because I was born in #Africa but because Africa was born in me”- Kwame Nkrumah Good morning Africa! #Agenda2063

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

Meet the new bureau of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union for 2023! ⭐️Chairperson of the AU – H.E Azali Assoumani Union of Comoros 🇰🇲(East African region); ⭐️First Vice Chair of the Union – (Northern Region), consultations ongoing; 🧵1/2

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

Joyce Banda served as President of Malawi from 2012 to 2014. She was the country’s 4th President. Banda was also the country’s first female Vice President (2009-2012). In 2014, Forbes named Banda as the 40th most powerful woman in the world and the most powerful woman in Africa.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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🌍 Happy Africa Day! 🌍 Celebrating the unity, diversity, and progress of our beautiful continent. On May 25th, we commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and honor #Africa ’s rich heritage and achievements. This year, we focus on the power of

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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🚨LAST CALL🚨 There is still time to register and participate in the 2nd episode of the @_AfricanUnion Free Movement Protocol Webinar series. Do goods move without people? Does trade happen without a regulated movement of people? Register on the link:

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

The @_AfricanUnion theme for 2023 is “The Year of AfCFTA: Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation.” This is about ensuring greater political commitment in trade as a developmental Agenda for Africa. 🧵

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

11 months

Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion , H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat @AUC_MoussaFaki , commends all Ethiopians for embracing #peace and reconciliation on the first anniversary of the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement on #Tigray . ↘️

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

@_AfricanUnion theme of the year 2022: Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent: Strengthening Agro-Food Systems, Health and Social Protection Systems for the Acceleration of Human, Social and Economic Capital Development.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

4 years

" @AfricaCDC plans to distribute one million #COVID19 test kits from next week to help countries across the continent address a testing shortfall, according to the director of the @_AfricanUnion body" Read more 👉

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Today is the Pan-African Women's Day observed annually on 31st July in commemoration of the first Pan African Women's Conference in 1962 held in Dar es Salaam, #Tanzania It celebrates the remarkable feats of African Women while also advocating for #genderequality #PAWD2019

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

4 months

Did you know the @_AfricanUnion has a strategy to harness our borders' potential, reduce threats, prevent crime, and boost cross-border cooperation, driving #Africa 's socioeconomic #development ? The African Union's Strategy for Integrated Border Governance (AUBGS) transforms

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

To all the women past and present who have continually made lasting differences in the lives around them. We celebrate you! #PanAfricanWomensDay

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

5 years

▶ 29 countries have ratified #AfCFTA ▶ 28 countries have agreed to join Single African Air Transport Market ( #SAATM ) ▶ 32 countries have signed the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons ( #PFMP ) ▶ Where do you rank on #AfricaVisaOpennessIndex ? More 👉

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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32 Founding Member States of the Organization for African Unity (OAU) on 25 May, 1963 👇👇 Algeria Benin [formerly Dahomey] Burkina Faso [formerly Upper Volta] Burundi Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo Côte d’Ivoire DR Congo Egypt [formerly UAR] #AfricaDay

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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“60 years after our founding mothers and fathers established the OAU, the #AfCFTA presents itself as a tool to be deployed by the @_AfricanUnion to position 🌍 to adequately respond to challenges of our time.” - H.E. @MeneWamkele , Secretary-General of @AfCFTA 📍36th #AUSummit

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

4 months

We are ready for the Youth Advocacy Training on the @_AfricanUnion Free Movement Protocol in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our partners @GIZAfricanUnion join us in bringing intelligent youth from across the continent for this task.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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The youth are knocking!🚪Explore the✨opportunities @_AfricanUnion has opened for young leaders across 🌍. 📹 AU youth programs & initiatives, from @AUVolunteer , #AfYWL Fellowship Program to dedicated #youth depts. ( @AUYouthProgram , @AU_WGYD ). Full vid:

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

9 months

CSOs, now is a good time to explore the African Union 2023 Handbook, which provides key information about the @_AfricanUnion and its various organs. 🔖It's your go-to guide for crucial insights into the AU's political and professional identity. 🔗

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

Meet the Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security (CSWG-WPS)! The CSWG will serve as a mechanism to continuously improve the flow of information and analyses to the @AUC_PAPS . #TowardsAgenda2063 #PeaceandSecurity 🧵1/3

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

Join us as we engage in the First of Three consultations on the @_AfricanUnion Theme of the Year. 🗓️: 3rd May 2023 ⏰: 10.00-12.00 UTC. Register to participate in identifying gaps in non-state actor participation in the AU policy framework on @AfCFTA .

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

We were at @AGA_Platform 's 1️⃣st 2023 Statutory Political Meeting, on the sidelines of the AU Summit in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹! On the agenda: taking stock of progress in implementing 🔑 projects that promote & protect #humanrights , good governance, ⚖️and #democracy . #TowardsAgenda2063

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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The @_AfricanUnion Migration Policy Framework for Africa (MPFA) advocates for better #migration #governance and calls for establishment of regular, transparent, comprehensive and gender responsive #labormigration policies, legislation and structures at national & regional levels.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

🌍 The future is #Africa – a continent of boundless potential! Do you agree?

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

7 months

We're looking for #youth and #gender campaign ambassadors for the Democratic #GovernanceRoadshow ! Task: Create videos to share citizen engagement outcomes & empower voices in high-level political talks. Up for the task? Apply now: DEADLINE: 11 March

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Africa leaps towards financial autonomy! The Presidential Dialogue underscored need for @_AfricanUnion Financial Institutions: African Central Bank, Monetary Fund, Investment Bank, & Pan-African Stock Exchange, to address global financial inequities. ℹ️:

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Up for a test of your knowledge of some African history? Let's play this... 👇 Here are the founding fathers of the OAU now the @_AfricanUnion 😍 😍 🔹️Can you identify anyone from your country? 🔹️What do you remember most about any of them? #AfricaDay #Agenda2063 🎉🎉

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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In his closing remarks at the @AfDB_Group 's #CSOForum2022 , @omojowo , Head of ECOSOCC Secretariat, applauded African CSOs’ commitment to addressing environmental issues and taking the necessary actions to confront emerging issues ahead of #COP27 . #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

Join us for a virtual Evaluation Workshop on Agenda 2063's first ten years of implementation! 🗓️ 26 SEPT, 2023 🕘 6AM UTC | 8AM CAT | 9AM EAT 🌐 Zoom: Explore #Africa 's future from a citizen's perspective, focusing on aspirations 3 & 4 of #Agenda2063 .

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

Happy Africa Environment and Wangari Maathai Day! Professor @WangariMaathai dedicated her life to promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development in 🌍, and is the first African Woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. #AfricaEnvironmentDay #WangariMaathaiDay

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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A few days after the launch of the @_AfricanUnion 's 2023 theme; "The Year of AFCFTA: Acceleration of the @AfCFTA Implementation", @BWGovernment & Namib government announce GREAT news! #FMP #Migration 1/2

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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📢 Attention CSOs that are championing #democracy , good #governance and #humanrights across #Africa ! Introducing the @AU_ECOSOCC 'CSO Manual on Advocacy and Policy Writing in the Areas of Democracy, Governance and Human Rights'. Designed to meet the unique needs of CSOs working

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

ECOSOCC held an interface meeting on 20th April 2023 in Nairobi, 🇰🇪 to provide a forum for dialogue and increased collaboration between the ECOSOCC Peace and Security Cluster, the @_AfricanUnion , RECs/RMs, and select CSOs on African #peace and #security issues. #EUAPSAIV #AUAPSA

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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We go straight into our 1st Session of the ECOSOCC’s annual Citizens’ Forum on Democracy and Digital Governance in Africa. Session is focusing on Existing normative Frameworks in promoting Democracy and Digital Governance.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

The @_AfricanUnion Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda advocates for the meaningful participation and leadership of women and their efforts towards #silencingtheguns , enhancing good governance, #democracy , respect for #humanrights , justice, the rule of law... 🧵1/2

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

3 months

The flag has been raised! "This flag-raising ceremony is a historic moment for Zambia and the @_AfricanUnion , symbolizing a renewed commitment to the principles of the AU and the active participation of its citizenry in shaping a prosperous continent." -H.E. Mutale Nalumango

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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The Second 10-Year Implementation Plan of #Agenda2063 , also known as the decade of acceleration (2024-2033), is a significant leap for every African citizen towards realizing our collective vision for a prosperous, peaceful, and united #Africa 🌍. 📥:

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

11 months

🌍Happy #AfricaYouthDay ! Today, we celebrate the dynamic, innovative, and talented young people driving positive change across #Africa . Africa Youth Day Goals: ✅ Boosting awareness, commitment, and investment in #youth development ✅ Strengthening youth participation 🧵

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Today is African Anti-Corruption Day! Join us in raising awareness about the importance of protecting #whistleblowers . This year's theme, "Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption," highlights the need to safeguard those who

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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It’s Prof. Wangari Maathai and Environment Week here at ECOSOCC. #DYK she was ECOSOCC’s first Presiding Officer? In her honor, we urge civil society to amplify their efforts in achieving the #AfricaWeWant . #TowardsAgenda2063 #ClimateChange

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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The @AfCFTA is developing the Protocol on Women & Youth (led by H.E. @SuluhuSamia , President of Tanzania)! The Protocol is expected to address the specific constraints and barriers women face when trading on the 🌍 continent. #AfCFTA

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Let's talk about the importance of international and regional partnerships in advancing the #SustainableDevelopment goals of 2023! 🗓️ 31 January, 2023 ⏰ 3:30PM (CAT) 📍 Zoom: #SDGs #Agenda2063

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Happening now: @AU_ECOSOCC Head of Secretariat William Carew @WilCarew is part of a high level session at the #2024UNCSC . The Interactive Dialogue: Looking Ahead to the Summit and Beyond is being moderated by USG @MelissaFleming of @UNDGC_CSO and Mai Sami Ahmed of

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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The @_AfricanUnion Network of Think Tanks for Peace (NeTT4Peace)'s inaugural policy paper is out! 🔗 #NeTT4Peace : @AUC_PAPS initiative fostering strategic partnership between the research community (focused on governance, peace, and security) & @AUC_PAPS .

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

Happening now: Opening ceremony of the ECOSOCC’s annual Citizens’ Forum on Democracy and Digital Governance in Africa. We welcome you to our forum. If you are not in Nairobi with us, you can still join through Zoom here: #Citizenforum23

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

Happening now: coordination meeting between @AU_ECOSOCC , @AUC_PAPS on Civil Society engagement in the EU APSA IV.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion H.E. @AUC_MoussaFaki emphasizes the importance of African citizen participation in AU programs activities. @AU_ECOSOCC involves various socio-economic groups, CSOs, and NGOs to prevent and resolve conflicts and support post-conflict

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Today, January 31st, is the 2nd African Day of Peace and Reconciliation.🕊️ It's a day to reaffirm our dedication to #SilencingTheGuns , promoting #peace , social cohesion, national unity, & regional collaboration - the cornerstones for building #TheAfricaWeWant . #PeaceAndSecurity

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

Contrary to popular narratives, African migration happens mostly within Africa. According to research done by Africa Centre for Strategic Studies, this contributes to economic stability, the filling of labor gaps, and the socioeconomic wellbeing of destination countries.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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The @ACMI_Africa 's 'Climate Mobility Report' examines the effects of #climatechange on people’s lives and how it influences their decisions to migrate: 🔗 The @ACMI_Africa is a joint initiative of the @_AfricanUnion , the @UN & the @WorldBank . #Migration

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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#AfCFTA trading begins on 1 July 2020, are you excited? 😍😍 👉 54 signatories, 29 ratifications & over $3 trillion in GDP 👉 Covering 1.2 billion people growing to 2.5 billion by 2050 👉 Boosting intra- #Africa trade currently at 15% to 52.3% by 2022 👉 Reducing tariffs by 90%

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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We all (international organizations, development partners, technical institutions, research centers, local communities, the private sector, NGOs and #civilsociety organizations) came up with the following strategic intervention areas to build 🌍’s climate resilience.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

The @_AfricanUnion theme of the year 2023 is “The Year of AfCFTA: Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation.”

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Mark Your Calendar: 33rd African Union Summit themed “ #SilencingtheGuns : Creating Conducive Conditions for #Africa ’s Development” is scheduled to take place as follows at the @_AfricanUnion Commission Headquarters, #AddisAbaba : #33rdAUSummit #Agenda2063

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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ECOSOCC has 10 Cluster Committees which mirror the departmental structures of the @_AfricanUnion Commission (AUC). Through these thematic divisions, CSO members of each cluster contribute their experience in shaping relevant policies that are sent to the AUC as advisory opinions.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of #Agenda2063 . By eliminating barriers to trade, the #AfCFTA promises to diversify 🌍’s economy, provide jobs, reduce poverty, achieve #genderequality , improve labor mobility, facilitate free movement of people and more. 📹

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Mr. Makmid Kamara, Director, @ATJLF_ is speaking on progress on reparations and the UN International Decade for People of African Descent (UN-IDPAD) at the #GlobalAfricaPeopletoPeopleForum . He calls for a continental agenda for reparative justice, for slavery and colonialism.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

African editors, journalists and media stakeholders are to craft a future of rights on the continent at the 2nd Africa Media Convention (AMC) scheduled for Lusaka 🇿🇲 from 11-13 May 2023. The continent–wide media event will be officiated by President of Zambia H.E @HHichilema .

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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We’re co-hosting a CSO event on “Engaging Civil Society in Shaping #Africa 's Transformation and the Reform of the Global Financial Architecture" as a side event at the @AfDB_Group Annual Meetings in Nairobi, #Kenya on 🗓️31 May 2024! 🕘9AM EAT Tune in! 📺 English:

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Following his election last month during the #AUSummit , @MeneWamkele , will later today be sworn in as the first Secretary General of the #AfCFTA . The AfCFTA will commence trading by 1st July, 2020 and the Secretariat will be in #Accra . Congratulations! #Agenda2063 #AfricaWeWant

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Congratulations to Ochieng Anthony Odhiambo (Kenyan 🇰🇪) - the winner of the Young Africans Writing Contest (YAWC) 2022! 🇱🇾🇸🇱🇳🇬🇰🇪🇿🇲🇨🇲🇹🇿🇱🇷made it into the top 10. Watch 📹! What should be the theme of YAWC 2023? Help us with some suggestions in the comments. #migration #youth

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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ECOSOCC in partnership with @GIZAfricanUnion will hold a “National Dialogue Series" on the AU FMP with CSOs, representatives of the @_AfricanUnion & members of @AfrikParliament , among others. Below is the media advisory:

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

The @_AfricanUnion relies on data for meaningful policy-making, effective policy and program implementation, efficient resource allocation, and to inspire action. In order to intensify the development of statistics in 🌍, #AfricanStatisticsDay is celebrated annually on 18 NOV.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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📢 Calling all African citizens and civil society organizations! @AU_ECOSOCC is working on the 'State of Citizens Engagement Report', which will explore how citizens and civil societies are interacting with the @_AfricanUnion and its Regional Economic Communities. Help us

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@AU_ECOSOCC

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Happening now: high level multi-stakeholder dialogue on CSO engagement with the @_AfricanUnion and the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)

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@AU_ECOSOCC

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Happy #Labour Day @_AfricanUnion #TheAfricaWeWant

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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🔉🔉Big win for #Africa 's Cocoa ⏩ #Ghana & #IvoryCoast have won concessions from stakeholders in the cocoa industry, including acceptance of a $2,600 floor price per tonne ⏩ The world’s chocolate market is worth around $100bn, only $6bn go to cocoa producers #Agenda2063

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@AU_ECOSOCC

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William Carew, Head of @AU_ECOSOCC : ECOSOCC is one of AU organs tasked with championing #Agenda2063 . He said Agenda 2063 & the #SDGs are interlinked and can thus be (relatively) easily implemented at the national level; through the establishment relevant and effective p'ships.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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📸 @AU_ECOSOCC is formalizing the #Tanzania National ECOSOCC Chapter to enhance #CivilSociety engagement and collaboration with the @_AfricanUnion and ECOSOCC! Present: Over 50 🇹🇿CSOs working in diverse areas (peace and security, #humanrights & more). 📍Dar es Salaam, 🇹🇿

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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🤖The @NEPAD_Agency 's white paper on “AI and the Future of Work in Africa” is out! 📥: Explore the state, trends, and applications of generative #AI , along with the challenges and risks of its adoption. It highlights how generative AI can drive economic

AUDA-NEPAD

@NEPAD_Agency

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Excited to share our white paper on #AI and the #FutureofWork in Africa! Learn how Generative AI can drive economic growth, empower the workforce, and promote socially responsible development. Download now for recommendations on infrastructure, education, inclusive policies, and

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Pan-African Women's Day is observed yearly in commemoration of the first Pan-African Women's Conference held in 1962 in Dar es Salaam. It celebrates the remarkable feats of African Women and advocates for gender equality & advancing the social and economic status of women.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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#Agenda2063 Aspiration 3 paints a breathtaking picture: An Africa where the eagle soars high, seeing vast landscapes in which good #governance , #democracy , and unwavering respect for #humanrights , #justice , and the rule of law prevail. #Agenda2063Parables #TheAfricaWeWant

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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"Countries that are led by women are always better." - H.E. @Bankole_Adeoye (Commissioner, @AUC_PAPS ) Do you agree?

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

After extensive consultations and validation, @_AfricanUnion adopted the National ECOSOCC Chapters (NECs) Framework in February 2023. The adoption of the NECs Framework marked a significant stride towards empowering #CivilSociety 's influence on the AU's development agenda.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

Welcome to a week of discovery about National ECOSOCC Chapters (NECs)! Did you know NECs are a bridge between @_AfricanUnion & #civilsociety ? Born from the need for deeper engagement, NECs represent the voice of local communities, influencing AU policies at the national level.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

Earlier this year, @APRMorg conducted a study on the opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area ( #AfCFTA ) for women in informal cross-border trade (ICBT) in Africa. 🔗

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

5 months

Exciting news from @AfricansRising , a CSO in @AU_ECOSOCC ’s network! They’re inviting us all to join the movement for a Borderless Africa at the ‘Borderless Africa Convening’ from May 23-25, 2024, in Lusaka, #Zambia : The 3-day hybrid conference brings

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

🔊🔊🔊 “I will be a hummingbird. I will do the best I can.” - Prof. @WangariMaathai In honor of Africa #Environment and #WangariMaathaiDay , we urge you to take action on climate change and to keep Africa 🌍 #green . Be a hummingbird. 🌳 #AfricaEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

Our Head of Secretariat, Mr. William Carew, is set to deliver an inspiring talk on why 🌍African #youth should place their hopes on the @_AfricanUnion . 📅 Saturday, August 19, 2023 ⏰ 9:30 AM EAT 📍Zoom: Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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Youth voices were powerfully represented at the 3rd Annual @AU_ECOSOCC Citizens Forum in Accra, #Ghana , from July 18-19! Madeleine James, Ambassador of the @_AfricanUnion Sixth Region Global (AU6RG) and Permanent Representative to East #Africa , emphasized the importance of

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

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#HappeningNow at the @AU_ECOSOCC Secretariat: the Flag Raising Ceremony to inaugurate the #ECOSOCC20 flagship commemorations, honoring ECOSOCC's 20-year legacy of empowering #civilsociety and underscoring its role in promoting African unity and citizen engagement across the

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 months

Happy Africa's Women's Day! 🩷 Today, we celebrate the incredible women of 🌍 and their achievements. This year, we focus on the theme: "Invest in Education: Securing the Future of Women and Girls in Africa." Aligned with the @_AfricanUnion 's #YearOfEducation , we emphasize the

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

The decisions that were made in Africa Hall (Addis Ababa 🇪🇹) during the first Organisation of African Unity (OAU) Summit in 1963 changed the course of our history. 🧵1/2

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

CSOs, have you published any research papers or any body of work about African #migration ? You can send them to the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration to be considered in forthcoming 'African Migration Research Digest' editions.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

4 months

Today, as we commemorate the #DayOfTheAfricanChild , we unite under the theme "Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now." This powerful theme aligns with the @_AfricanUnion 's #YearOfEducation , emphasizing the urgency and importance of accessible #education for every

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

10 months

The Economic, Social, and Cultural Council ( @AU_ECOSOCC ) promotes inclusivity in decision-making processes of @_AfricanUnion by ensuring organizations contribute to development & implementation of policies. Join #GovernanceRoadshow conversation. More:

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

🔜 Soft-launch/roll out of @_AfricanUnion Harmonised Accreditation Mechanism which will be a single point of entry for CSOs to engage with the AU and its Organs. The mechanism will grant Consultative and Observer Status to CSOs to facilitate interactions and knowledge transfer.

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

2 years

To all CSOs, policy-makers, academics, development partners, investors and other stakeholders in African integration: Grab your copy of The African Integration Booklet: 🔗 #AfricanIntegration #AfricaIndustrialization #Agenda2063 #AfCFTA

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African Union ECOSOCC

@AU_ECOSOCC

1 year

Did you know that the @_AfricanUnion 's "Silencing the Guns in Africa" initiative aims to achieve lasting peace on the continent by 2030? 📹Watch! Full video: #SilencingTheGuns #AfricaAmnestyMonth

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