🎇🎉Togo and Rwanda awarded for being the first to report on the
#ACDEG
. They also received Concluding Observations from the
@AGA_Platform
.
Find out more about the ceremony & the Platform's new harmonisation initiative on reducing reporting fatigue
➡️
JOIN THE DEBATE
Many say it's about institutions. Others say its leadership.
Some also say it's about political will. Others argue it's more about political courage than just will.
Tell Us, how can Africa win the fight against corruption?
#DGTrends
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
↗️The AU has put the youth as one of the main stakeholders in its efforts
to promote democracy and good governance within Member States.
The same can be said for the AfCFTA,
although a significant accomplishment, it must, from the beginning, engage youth fruitfully.
#DGTrends
Les jeunes manifestent et s’engagent pour des causes mais il est rare qu’on les voit dans les postes correspondants par la suite car il sont considérés comme de la main d’œuvre peu cher par les politiciens.
@MDacia
#DGTrends
Do not underestimate the power of your voice 📢
As Mufasa states, we have to step up and use the avenues created for us to make Africa a GREAT CONTINENT.
Are you up to the challenge❓
Let your voice be heard❗️
Join the
#GovernanceRoadshow
#DGTrends
🟢
OPPORTUNITY 🔻
@_AfricanUnion
is commencing the African Youth for Transitional Justice programme.
Eligibility:
1. African Citizen
2. Aged 18-35 years
3. Post-secondary certified qualification
4. One year verifiable professional work experience
Details~
Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 is now the 37th Country to acede to the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG)
The Member State submitted its instrument of accession on July 6, 2022.
Congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
#DGTrends
We are excited to announce the launch of the “YOUTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE ON DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA.”
We are on a hunt for young innovators working on digital or non-digital innovations advancing
#democracy
,
#governance
& human
#rights
.
More 🔛
Tomorrow 18th Sept, we kick off the Democratic Governance Roadshow to spotlight efforts to consolidate & promote democracy, governance, rule of law & justice in Africa.
Join us & let’s engage on how to advance this just cause for Africa & by Africa.
#GovernanceRoadshow
#DGTrends
The AGA Secretariat & AGA Platform members congratulate
@igadsecretariat
on appointing its first Youth Envoy.
Sam Ogwal's appointment demonstrates IGAD’s commitment to meaningfully engage the youth as stipulated in the AGA Youth Engagement Strategy.
🔗
The
@_AfricanUnion
elections demonstrate progress in the implementation of Institutional Reforms directing that from 2021, the Commission shall be composed of 8 members – the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and 6 Commissioners~
Hearty congratulations.
“AfricaTalks Platform on Democratic Governance Trends” at
@expo2020dubai
.
It’s a platform for young people to showcase their initiatives that contribute to the culture of good governance, entrench democratic values & create social cohesion.
12:00 PM (UTC+4) Dubai
📍AU Pavilion
To download the Manual on Youth Participation in Political and Electoral Processes in Africa, use the following links below:
And let us know if you have any feedback
#DGTrends
The
@_AfricanUnion
announces appointment of Ms. Chido Mpemba as the next African Union Youth Envoy.
…with her profound knowledge of issues affecting young people [..] she will contribute to implementation of AU youth policies & programs-
@AUC_MoussaFaki
~
OPPORTUNITY‼️
Be part of a co-creation procceses for a Pan African Leadership Manual and subsequent training program.
🔊We call on all young people to submit their their ESSAYS for an essay competition on the topic : Leadership for the Africa we want.
APPLY🔻
#DGTrends
We are gathered in Nairobi to validate the Pan African Leadership manual for youth in democratic governance.
Youth leaders will review the manual as part of the stages of its validation process.
This is aligned with the AGA Youth Engagement Strategy.
🌐
APPLY: 2018
#DGTrends
Regional Youth Consultations
THEME: Leveraging Youth Capacities for the fight against Corruption in Africa
DEADLINE: Wednesday, 30 May 2018
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
@AUC_DPA
SAVE THE DATE‼️
We are gearing up and excited to convene the 9th High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa on 10-11 Dec 2020.
Great Pre-events lined up too.
~Gender Forum 19-20 Nov 2020
~Youth Consultation 26-27 Nov 2020.
Details to follow...
Congratulations 🎉 Amb.
@JevPILLAY
on your new appointment as Permanent Representative of SADC to the AU.
The AGA Platform Members appreciate your standing support and wish you success in your new role.
Words cannot express how heartbreaking it is for the AGA fraternity following the demise of our colleague
@GuyCyrille
.
Guy made a positive impact on all of our lives. He was a driven colleague at
@AUC_PAPS
. His dedication was an example for all of us.
May his soul Rest In Peace.
Dear blazing,glistening,lustrous,dazzling child of Africa ,
You are a tune from your grandfather’s flute!
You are the sweat from your mother’s labor!
You are a representation of love, a pledge of loyalty that sprung of tongues and body languages!
---
@Alhan_islam
#DGTrends
Celebrating all young African people especially the champions of Democracy and Good Governance in Africa!
We see you, We appreciate you and we celebrate you today.
Happy Africa Youth Day!
Dakar, Senegal is the place to be next week for a great conversation on Anti Corruption and how young people's abilities can be harnessed to fight the vice!
We are looking forward.
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
#DGTrends
The
@AGA_Platform
had a constructive discussion with
@AU_YouthEnvoy
to identify areas of collaboration.
Training African youth in electoral & political processes by utilising the
@AGA_Platform
TOT manual was identified.
Download the manual👇
#DGTrends
“Africa can be one step ahead of the virus.”
@JackMa
& the
@AlibabaGroup
consignment of the
#COVID
-19 prevention materials arrive in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia’s prime minister
@AbiyAhmedAli
says distribution to all 55 African Union member states expected to begin tomorrow.
CONFIRMED
H.E Dr. Mogkweetsi E.K. Masisi, President of the Republic of
#Botswana
to officially open the 2018
#DGTrends
High-Level Dialogue on Winning the fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa's Transformation
#DGTrends
#AfricaAganistCorruption
In a few hours, the Abdou Diouf International Conference Centre will play host to over 100 youths from West & Central Africa to discuss issues of corruption in the two regions.
Share your thoughts on how corruption can be combatted in Africa
#DGTrends
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
CITIZEN'S ACTION: Join the
#ACDEG55
Campaign aimed at creating awareness about the African Charter on Democracy, Elections & Governance (ACDEG)
#DGTrends
CC:
@YstarsFound
We have EXCITING news‼️
We are counting down to the launch of an innovation challenge to identify, recognize and capacitate young people pushing the boundaries to promote
#democracy
and good
#governance
in Africa.
It’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Details to follow.
Dakar are You ready?
We are counting down - to the West and Central Africa Regional youth Consultation.
See you all soon West and Central Africa.
#DGTrends
#AfricaAgainstAfrica
The Annual Youth Continental Consultation will be the first of a series of events leading to the 11th High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance
This year - we delve into Unconstitutional Changes of Govt & their effect on Africa's democracy.
#DGTrends
When it reaches its full operationalization, the
#AfCFTA
will lift more than 30 million African people out of poverty and boost inter-Africa trade up to a whopping US $450
Billion by 2035.
#DGTrends
It is a wrap. The
@AGA
-platform just finalized an internal evaluation and planning meeting for the AGA- APSA.
Thank you for all the support accorded to the
@AGA
-platfom this year and wish you a happy holiday period.
How can young people's capacities help catalyse the fight against corruption in Africa?
This question is the focus of the 2018 regional youth consultation in line with the AU Theme for the year.
What are your own thoughts, tell us
#DGTrends
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
JOIN US!!!
2018 High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa: Trends. Challenges and Prospects
Gaborone, Botswana II 28 - 30 November 2018
#DGTrends
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
This Friday, we are excited to be launching a user-friendly Training of Trainers manual for youth participation in political and electoral processes in Africa.
This will take place on the sidelines of the 10th High Level Dialogue that starts tomorrow.
#DGTrends
The next stop for this year's
#DGTrends
Caravan will be in Accra, Ghana as we explore -
Trends, Challenges and Prospects of Corruption and Women's Rights in Africa.
We definitely can't wait!
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
Grassroots women are the most affected by corruption.
Therefore, grassroots women’s organizations need more investment to reverse situation of
corruption embedded in our society.
Support them.
#DGTrends
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
We are honoured to have one of Africa's leading music superstar,
@2BabaOfficial
join us for the 2018
#DGTrends
Youth Consultations.
He will be sharing his views on building collective consciousness through Music for the fight Against corruption in Africa
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
AGA is pleased to send our warmest congratulations to you
@nardosbthomas
, on your appointment as the CEO of
@NEPAD_Agency
.
We wish you much success in your new post & look forward to the pleasure of working with you to strengthen our collaboration,
as a member of AGA Platform.
Greetings from Abdou Diouf International Conference Centre, Venue of 2018 West & Central Africa Regional Youth Consultation.
Theme: Leveraging Youth Capacities for the fight against Corruption
Join the conversation!
#DGTrends
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
Happy
#AfricaDay
as we commemorate the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1963,now AU.
In 2022,we commemorate the day under the
@_AfricanUnion
Theme of Year of Nutrition. We underscore the critical nexus between good governance, agriculture & food security
Youth play a very important role in democratic governance & socio-economic devpt of Africa.
Innovation, is one of the spheres youth have shown their out of the box thinking and excellence.
First ever 'Writeshop' for a guideline on Youth Innovation starts tomorrow
#DGTrends
Today is the day that we dot the i's and cross the t's, on the AGA - APSA strategies of Citizens Engagement!
This week has been about providing a framework for the Citizen's Engagement in the AU Shared Values Agenda!
#DGTrends
GROUP PHOTO: Official Opening of the 2019 Continental Youth Consultation and Continental Consultative Meeting on the Kampala Convention
2-3 December, 2019
#DGTrends
#NeverMyChoice
Young Leaders from COMESA countries are in Arusha for a boot camp. The 5 day activity is all about equipping young leaders with skills to help them in their journey of leadership as millenials, policy formulation and entrepreneurship among others
#COMESAYouthBootcamp
#DGTrends
LATEST- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Donald Kaberuka,Tidjane Thiam & Trevor Manuel, appointed Special Envoys of the
@_AfricanUnion
to mobilise international support for Africa’s efforts to address economic challenges countries will face as a result of
#COVID19
➡️
The Youth innovation Challenge and Youth Ambassadors for Peace initiatives launched by
@AGA_Platform
in 2019 are inspired by AU Charter on Youth and the AGA Youth Engagement Strategy, as platforms for inclusive discussions & actions on democratic and governance trends
#DGTrends
.
ONGOING:
VALIDATION of the Training of Trainers Manual and Processes Guide for the Youth Engagement in Electoral Processes in Africa.
Participation in electoral process is an underrated but crucial entry point for youth to meaningfully participate in decision-making processes.
We kick off the Democratic Governance Roadshow that ignites reflections & actions to shape democracy,governance,human rights & justice in Africa.
What has worked? Can we co-create solutions to existing & emerging challenges?
#GovernanceRoadshow
#DGTrends
🔗
We are excited to be begin the 2018
#DGTrends
Caravan in Gaborone, Botswana.
First off will be the East and Southern Africa Regional Consultations.
We are counting down!
"Behind every corrupt politician are 10-20 corrupt businessmen" - Mo Ibrahim
Great conversation starters on the role of private sector & businesses in Corruption.
Casablanca - see you soon!
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
#DGTrends
AGA congratulates our newly elected Chairperson & Vice Chairperson of the African Governance Platform.
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights as the new Bureau Chair, will steer the leadership of the Platform deputized by Intergovernmental Authority on Development.
Earlier on: Session One on State of Democratic Governance in Africa with a specific focus on Unconstitutional Changes of Government
Speakers :
Amb. Mbari Calixte – Director of GCPD,
@AUC_PAPS
Dr Mcbride Nkhalamba,
@APRMorg
Dr Roselyn Akombe,
@UNDPAfrica
#DGTrends
Without a doubt, Africa’s youth play a key role in Africa’s democracy.
Starting tomorrow, from Cotonou, Benin we embark on a crucial conversation on ‘The Roles and Perspectives of Young People in reversing Unconstitutional Changes of Government’
#DGTrends
📆3 Oct 2023.
The Youth Consultation will provide a collaborative, open, & inclusive space to leverage & foster meaningful participation of young people to identify their role in delivering peace dividends through the implementation of
#AfCFTA
.
12th High Level Dialogue.
#DGTrends
Africa lost a brother today. We are all saddened by the tragic loss of Dr Keith Jennings.
A wise and kind soul. A partner, supporter and collaborator. He has always put the service before himself and is an African by heart.
May your soul rest in perfect peace.We will miss you.
CHANGE OF DATES: This is to inform you that the Dates for the West & Central as well as North Africa Regional Youth Consultations have changed to 5-7, September 2018 and 19-21, September 2018 respectively. Do follow us on
#DGTrends
@info_auabc
@AUC_DPA
for more updates
Manuals on Youth Participation in Political and Electoral Processes in Africa.📚
💻Download your digital copy today.
Meaningfully engaging young people entails allowing them to be part of formulating the political discourse.
Here’s how you go about it-
We are pleased to announce the Top 20 SELECTED INNOVATIONS for the “Democracy and Governance in Africa-Youth Innovation Challenge.”
Innovators have demonstrated boldness, creativity & aspiration to drive socio-economic transformation.
Profiles-
#DGTrends
SAVE THE DATE : This year, the Continental Youth Consultation will be taking place in Kampala, Uganda.
Theme : Youth and Forced Displacement in Africa.
2-3rd December, 2019
#DGTrends
#NeverMyChoice
Module 5 on Communications & Engagement -
@Ruthaine
will be helping participants understand toold and platforms that are available ssential for communication and management
#DGTrends
Studies have shown that there is a positive political benefit to increasing women's prese win politics as the benefits of women holding political office outweighs any challenges
#DGTrends
We are in the process of developing the Pan-African Leadership Training manual that is envisaged to generate a set of African leaders with an interpretative understanding & appreciation of African development realities.
This Essay Competition is a component of the ongoing process
To kick start the 12𝖙𝖍 High Level Dialogue week will be the Continental Youth Consultation
which will be discussing :
ᴀꜰʀɪᴄᴀɴ ʏᴏᴜᴛʜ’ꜱ ʀᴏʟᴇ ɪɴ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀɪɴɢ ᴘᴇᴀᴄᴇ ᴅɪᴠɪᴅᴇɴᴅꜱ ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ ᴛʜᴇ ɪᴍᴘʟᴇᴍᴇɴᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀꜰᴄꜰᴛᴀ
#DGTrends
Why is it that only 5 women have occupied the position of Head of State in Africa.
-Liberia’s H.E. Ellen J. Sirleaf
-Malawi’s H.E. Joyce Banda
-CAR’s H.E. Catherine Samba-Panza
-Mauritius H.E. Ameenah Gurib
-Ethiopia’s H.E. Sahle Zewde.
We examine the challenges & opportunities.
Hearty congratulations to
@Kondoba
on your special appointment as a Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Mali in charge of Democracy, Governance & Rule of Law!
This is proof that youth in Africa are a huge asset!
#DGTrends
We as Africans - we are not used to writing our own stories. Young people re doing alot - but we are not documenting the work that they are doing.
@itsorit
#DGTrends
Official Group Picture of the Participants of the National Training of Trainers on Youth Participation in Political & Electoral Processes
06 - 10 June, 2022
Harare, Zimbabwe
#DGTrends
Africa’s greatest resource is its youthful population,and through their active and full participation, Africans can surmount the difficulties that lie ahead.
@_AfricanUnion
Youth Envoy
@aya_chebbi
talks about the African Youth Charter & how it guarantees the rights of the
#Youth
We are looking to crowing this year with a great discussion on "Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation”.
#DGTrends
#AfricaAgainstCorruption
Members of the African Governance Platform just concluded a strategic reflection on the African Governance Architecture (AGA) held from 9-11 July 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya, ahead of the Mind Year coordination Meeting of the Union.
#DGTrends