The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to create a single African market for goods and services, opening up new opportunities for trade, investment and business growth across the continent. Partnerships with Europe can also play an important role in supporting this ambition. As part of our AfCFTA on Air series, we turn our attention to Partners in AfCFTA: Europe and Africa, exploring how cooperation between the two regions can translate into practical opportunities for businesses and drive economic growth. Join our distinguished guests: → Dr. Tsotetsi Makong (PhD), Director of Coordination and Programmes, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat → H.E. Frederik Landshöft, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ghana → H.E. Rune Skinnebach, Ambassador of the European Union in Ghana as they share their perspectives and experiences on strengthening Europe-Africa cooperation, advancing the AfCFTA and unlocking opportunities for businesses across both regions. 📻 Tune in at 09:30 GMT 📅 Wednesday, 4 November 2026 📍Citi FM Africa is Rising. Africa is One Market. 🌍 #AfCFTA #AfricaEUPartnership #TradeAndInvestment #GermanCooperation #TeamEuropeInitiative #PrivateSector
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The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in achieving their objectives in international cooperation in around 120 countries. Since 2004, GIZ has been a reliable and trusted partner of the African Union (AU) to enhance inclusive growth and sustainable development on the African continent in line with the AU’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. With around 250 staff, GIZ African Union cooperates with the AU Commission, as well as the AU’s specialised institutions and agencies, such as the Development Agency AUDA-NEPAD, at continental, regional and national level in more than 40 member states. Key areas of engagement include Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, Governance, Sustainable Economic Growth, Health and Social Development, as well as Just Transition. The GIZ African Union Office headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with further staff based in South Africa, Ghana and Germany provides services and support in the areas of procurement, financial management, events and travel, human resources, internal operations, communication and portfolio management to all GIZ programmes and projects that are implemented in partnership with the African Union. The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn (Germany). Registration information: https://www.giz.de/en/html/registration_information.html Data privacy statement: https://www.giz.de/en/html/data_protection.html
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Today, Liberia takes an important step towards a safer and more reliable international gateway. At Roberts International Airport, the Government of #Liberia, the European Union, and the Government of Germany are launching a €8.6 million, three-year partnership to strengthen airport safety, security and infrastructure. The action is implemented by GIZ and will improve: ✈️safety and emergency response systems 🛫 air traffic control and communications 🔐 runway and taxiway infrastructure 👩🏾💼 terminal facilities 👮🏽♂️airport security systems 🌍 institutional capacity and technical skills The goal: to strengthen the conditions for safe, secure and reliable air connectivity in Liberia. That matters not only for aviation. It matters for people travelling, businesses trading, visitors discovering Liberia and Liberia's connections with its neighbours and the wider world. It also benefits Brussels Airlines (Lufthansa Group) which is currently the only European Airline with connections to Roberts International Airport. Today also marks the signing of a Partnership Charter – a visible commitment by the partners to work together around Liberia's aviation priorities. #Liberia #AirConnectivity #Infrastructure #Aviation #Partnership #GlobalGateway Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
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🤖 What does it take for African AI businesses to grow? 📊 Our new report, AI Made in Africa, prepared with Briter, explores the realities facing AI businesses across the continent. Drawing on a mapping of 311 businesses and 85 survey responses from across 38 African countries, it looks at the costs, challenges and support shaping the sector. 🤝 Customer trust and AI literacy are among the biggest barriers to growth, cited by 65% of businesses surveyed. Access to qualified talent is another challenge, while many businesses are calling for greater support for research, development and computing resources. 💻 Cost also matters. More than half of the businesses surveyed price their products below US$2,500 per customer a year, while cloud services and computing power account for some of their biggest development expenses. 💡These insights can help policymakers, investors and AI ecosystem organisations better address the needs of African AI businesses and support their growth. 📖 Read the full report: AI Made in Africa: https://lnkd.in/d7BGn97T #AIMadeInAfrica
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⚡Join the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) in Vienna, Austria! On 10 November 2026, the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) will bring African and European energy stakeholders together in Vienna, Austria, for its 5th Forum, an official side event of Enlit Europe 2026. 🔋Across Africa and Europe, energy cooperation is key to advancing shared priorities and supporting the transition to sustainable energy systems. Turning political commitments into action requires stronger partnerships, closer dialogue and practical cooperation between stakeholders on both continents. 🤝The Forum aims to strengthen Africa–EU cooperation on energy priorities and explore how stakeholders can work together to translate shared ambitions into action. The AEEP Secretariat is housed by GIZ AU, connecting the partnership with the wider work of European union & German cooperation with the African Union. 📅 Date: 10 November 2026 📍 Vienna, Austria 📢 Register via: https://lnkd.in/dCw-4RpC ⚠️ Please note that the Forum takes place entirely in person. Registration for ENLIT Europe 2026 is also required. #AEEP #AfricaEuropeEnergy #ENLITEurope #AfricanUnion #EnergyTransition #GIZAU
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𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 This afternoon, participants at the West Africa Regional Consultation on the Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security (CFYPS) and its 10-Year Implementation Plan (2020–2029), held in Accra, Ghana, examined progress in implementing the five priority areas of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Agenda. Through group discussions and plenary presentations, participants assessed achievements, good practices, implementation challenges and lessons learned, identifying recommendations to strengthen the agenda towards 2029 and beyond. 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗦 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Young people must move beyond being consulted to actively shaping decisions at local, national and regional levels. Stronger political commitment, sustainable funding and effective coordination are essential. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Protection policies and laws must translate into action. Participants highlighted the need for stronger enforcement, adequate resources, accountability and accessible, youth-friendly protection services, including for young people with disabilities. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Youth-led initiatives, early warning, mediation, community dialogue and peace education are essential to preventing violence. Recommendations included institutionalising successful initiatives and integrating peace education into school curricula. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Stronger collaboration between governments, civil society, youth organisations and development partners is needed to improve coordination, clarify responsibilities and ensure sustainable support for YPS initiatives. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Sustainable reintegration requires long-term investment, psychosocial support, vocational training and economic opportunities. Participants also stressed the importance of supporting victims, families and communities affected by violence. 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 The discussions reinforced the importance of meaningful youth participation, strong institutional commitment, sustainable financing and coordinated action in advancing the YPS Agenda. Ensuring that young people can contribute to decisions, lead peacebuilding initiatives and access the support they need remains essential to building peaceful and inclusive communities across West Africa. African Union ECOWAS-CEDEAO Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS Institute for Security Studies UNDP Sierra LeoneUNDP Sierra Leone GIZ African UnionGIZ African Union GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS GIZ Ghana Denmark in Nigeria Embassy of Denmark in Ghana #CFYPS10WA #Youth4Peace #BuildingRelationshipsForPeace
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𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝! The West Africa Regional Consultation on the Implementation of the Continental Framework on Youth, Peace & Security (CFYPS) and its 10-Year Implementation Plan opened today, 26 October 2026, in Accra, Ghana. Led by the African Union through its Youth for Peace Africa (Y4P) Programme, the consultation is convened in collaboration with the ECOWAS-CEDEAO, the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), the Institute for Security Studies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and the UNDP. The event is implemented with the financial support of Germany, EU and Denmark through the GIZ-Implemented Support to the AU for promoting Peace, Security and Governance (AUPSG) in Africa and the EU Support to ECOWAS in Peace Security and Governance (EPSG) Project. This is the first of five regional consultations assessing progress in implementing the Continental Framework and its 10-Year Implementation Plan. In her opening remarks, Ms Nora Noviekou, Regional Coordinator for Youth, Peace & Security at WANEP, highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing the YPS Agenda and strengthening coordinated responses to peace and security challenges. She noted that youth participation in decision-making remains limited in many countries, with socio-economic constraints, misinformation, hate speech and shrinking civic space continuing to undermine young people’s contributions to peace. She reaffirmed WANEP’s commitment to strengthening youth participation and called for concrete action, including adequately funded National Action Plans, greater investment in youth-led initiatives and stronger partnerships to place young people at the centre of peace and security efforts. 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦: Ms Enobong Moma, Head of Component for Women, Youth, Peace and Security and Security Sector Reform and Governance under the EU Support to ECOWAS in Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) Programme, emphasised that young people must be recognised not only as people affected by conflict, but also as peacebuilders, mediators, innovators and leaders. Dr onyinye onwuka, Head of Mediation, Coordination and Regional Political Affairs at the ECOWAS Commission, called for young people to have a meaningful influence on peace and security decisions, rather than being engaged symbolically. Ms Nuzrat Aba Sam, representing Ghana’s Ministry of Youth Development & Empowerment, underlined the importance of translating commitments into practical action. Stakeholders are reflecting on progress, implementation challenges and practical recommendations to advance the agenda towards 2029 and beyond. Stay tuned for highlights! Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWASDelegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS GIZ African UnionGIZ African Union UNDP Sierra Leone GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS #CFYPS10WA #Youth4Peace #BuildingRelationshipsForPeace
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[ 🎥 Retour en vidéo] Trois jours de rencontres, d’échanges et de promotion de l’huile d’olive tunisienne à Dakar ! Du 7 au 9 octobre 2026, les Journées de promotion de l’huile d’olive tunisienne au Sénégal ont permis de renforcer les liens commerciaux et de valoriser le savoir-faire tunisien sur le marché sénégalais. 📍 7 octobre : cérémonie d’ouverture et rencontres d’affaires B2B. 📍 8 octobre : rencontres institutionnelles, visites officielles, cooking show et dégustations. 📍 9 octobre : action promotionnelle en grande surface, avec cooking show et dégustations à Super U – Sea Plaza. Organisée dans le cadre du projet « Appui à la ZLECAf », mandaté par le ministère fédéral allemand de la Coopération économique et du Développement (BMZ) et mis en œuvre par la GIZ Union africaine, à travers sa composante pays en Tunisie, en partenariat avec le Ministère du Commerce et du Développement des Exportations Tunisien, cette initiative contribue à renforcer les échanges intra-africains et l’accès des entreprises tunisiennes aux marchés du continent. #ZLECAf #Tunisie #Sénégal #HuileDolive #CommerceIntraAfricain #Export #GIZ
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🌍 Advancing African-led responses to climate-related peace and security challenges at #TanaForum2026 From 23 to 25 October, the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa brought together African leaders, policymakers, researchers and practitioners in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, to discuss pressing peace and security challenges facing the continent. The Forum was organised by the Tana Secretariat at the Institute for Peace and Security Studies - IPSS. 🤝 We co-convened a side event with the African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) on “Climate Pressures, Resilient Communities, and Sustainable Peace in Africa.” Attended by H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, former President of Nigeria, the discussion explored how African institutions and partners can move beyond identifying climate-related security risks towards practical responses that strengthen community resilience and support sustainable peace. 💡 Key messages from the discussion: 🔹 Climate change is not only an environmental issue; it also affects livelihoods and can compound peace and security challenges. Responses need to address these interconnected social, economic and security dimensions. 🔹 Climate-related pressures can intensify existing tensions, but climate change is only one of several factors shaping migration patterns and conflict dynamics. 🔹 Effective institutional responses require strong local partnerships and climate finance that better reflects African needs and priorities. 🌱 These discussions contribute to the African Union’s ongoing efforts to advance its Common African Position on Climate Change, Peace and Security, helping translate continental priorities into practical action for conflict prevention, community resilience and sustainable peace. Commissioned by Germany, we support the African Union in advancing its Climate, Peace and Security agenda. #TanaForum2026 #AfricanUnion #ClimatePeaceSecurity Dr Gracsious Maviza (nee Ncube) George Nwangwu African Union GIZ Kenya © Video: Tana Forum
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[ 🗞️ Actualité] La ZLECAf au service de la promotion de l’huile d’olive tunisienne sur le marché sénégalais. Organisées du 7 au 9 octobre 2026 à Dakar, les Journées promotionnelles de l’huile d’olive tunisienne ont permis de renforcer les échanges commerciaux et d’explorer de nouvelles opportunités de partenariat entre les opérateurs économiques tunisiens et sénégalais. Avec près de 200 rencontres B2B et plus de 100 opérateurs économiques mobilisés, cette initiative a associé prospection commerciale, dialogue institutionnel et promotion auprès des consommateurs. Ces journées illustrent les opportunités offertes par la ZLECAf pour accompagner les entreprises tunisiennes dans leur développement sur les marchés africains et favoriser des partenariats économiques durables. Cette initiative a été organisée dans le cadre du projet « Appui à la ZLECAf », mandaté par le ministère fédéral allemand de la Coopération économique et du Développement (BMZ) et mis en œuvre par la GIZ Union africaine, à travers sa composante pays en Tunisie, en partenariat avec le Ministère du Commerce et du Développement des Exportations Tunisien. ➡️ Lisez l’article complet pour en savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/eNV9s_XV #ZLECAf #Tunisie #Sénégal #CommerceIntraAfricain #Export #IntegrationEconomique #GIZ
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🌍🚆⚡ How do we unlock the next phase of Africa’s continental infrastructure agenda? The Program Infrastructure Development for Africa (PIDA) is key to the African Union’s efforts to boost transport as well as the flow of energy, water, data and more to strengthen the sustainable development of the continent. 🏛️This week, the African Union Commission and AUDA NEPAD officially launched the Mid-Term Review of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and its Priority Action Plan 2. 📊 The review takes stock of 69 priority regional infrastructure projects planned for 2021–2030. Over the coming months, the and will work with Regional Economic Communities, Member States, institutions and project owners to understand what’s working, address the challenges holding projects back and explore how to better support project delivery. 🗨️ As Chris Appiah, Director of Transport at the ECOWAS Commission, highlighted: "PIDA continues to be the continental convergence for all of us when it comes to where we want to be in terms of infrastructure development... PIDA is not an end in itself, it is supposed to be the enabler to the economic growth that we seek to achieve, being an average of 6% across the continent." 🤝As a long-standing partner to the African Union, we are proud to support the AUC and AUDA-NEPAD in this important step towards keeping Africa’s infrastructure projects on track for 2030.
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