#African Union (AU)

[saxafimedianetwork]

G20 Expansion: The Arrival Of G21 With The African Union

Some question the inclusion of 2 @_AfricanUnion member countries, #Somaliland & the Sahraoui Arab Democratic Republic (#SADR), as these two are not recognized by the @UN. #India also does not recognize SADR. #G20.

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[girlsinictday]

Technology on her terms.

The 2024 Gender Report: "Technology on her terms" on April 25, the International Girls In ICT Day 2024. This report explores the relationship between gender and technology in education, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.

UNESCO GEM Report Director, Manos Antoninis, will present key findings and recommendations during the high-level webinar organized by African Union/Centre for Girls and Women's Education in Africa - AU/CIEFFA. The event will feature discussions with experts and female leaders in the ICT and STEAM fields.

[nepalniceties]

Nearly 100 Million Children and Youth Out of School in Africa

The African Union (AU) Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Mohammed Belhocine, delivered a sobering message during the ongoing AU Summit in Addis Ababa, revealing that nearly 100 million children and youth aged 5 to 19 are deprived of educational opportunities across Africa. Commissioner Belhocine emphasized the profound social consequences of this educational…

[nepalenergyforum]

India's G20 Leadership Ushers in a New Era of Inclusive and Action-Oriented Multilateralism

Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 Presidency. It is a moment to reflect, recommit, and rejuvenate the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’ As we undertook this responsibility last year, the global landscape grappled with multifaceted challenges: recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, looming climate threats, financial instability, and debt distress…

[politicoscope]

Pan-Africanism: Uniting The Continent For Progress And Prosperity

In recent years, Pan-Africanism has emerged as a powerful force, shaping the destiny of the African continent and fostering a sense of unity among its diverse nations. This dynamic ideology, rooted in a rich history, seeks to consolidate Africa’s strength and amplify its voice on the global stage. Let’s delve into the fascinating journey of Pan-Africanism, exploring its history, goals,…

[terrorismvictimsday]

Addressing the Evolving Terrorist Threat by Strengthening Cooperation Between the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact and Regional Organizations (2023 Counter-Terrorism Week Side-Event)

The Side Event "Addressing the Evolving Terrorist Threat by Strengthening Cooperation Between the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact and Regional Organizations" is co-organized by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the African Union (AU), and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

[benjaminwatchworld]

Rants on the Watch 4

If you have contacts in Nigeria you must most likely think Peter Obi is going to win the election this weekend. The youth think he is their man because he is in his early 60s and the youngest out of the 18 presidential candidates of which only 1 is female in Africa’s most populous country. If we are to go by the regional theory in the sense of Nigeria we can’t have anyone getting 50%+1 in the…

[premimtimes]

Not Yet "Hamba Kahle", Thulani, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Thulani Maseko was the outstanding lawyer of his generation. His crime was to believe that his beloved eSwatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, could be and deserved to be better. He believed that this cause was best served by reforming the country into a constitutional monarchy and he forged a formidable coalition to advance this goal. For this, he has given his life. His killers and those who…

[rk82199]

Do Not Ignore Xi Jinping's Meeting With Senegal's President.

Do Not Ignore Xi Jinping’s Meeting With Senegal’s President.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held 11 formal sit-downs with unfamiliar pioneers uninvolved of the G-20 highest point in Bali, Indonesia. Most broadly, he had his most memorable up close and personal gathering with U.S. President Joe Biden. Be that as it may, one gathering was generally eclipsed during the political whirlwind: Xi’s culmination with Senegal’s Leader Macky Sall, who was welcome to…

[saxafimedianetwork]

The Horn Of Africa: How Does Somaliland Fit?

So long as the rest of #Somalia remains a failed state, it is unreasonable to expect #peaceful #Somaliland to join willingly with its compatriots to the south. Nevertheless, it is up to Somaliland to convince others to accept its #independence. It should continue to make its case with key #African countries. It can also underscore its arguments by way of example.

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[africaindustrializationday]

Provide International Independent Quality Control of all Veterinary Vaccines.

AU-PANVAC is the only AU Organization mandated to provide International Independent Quality Control of all Veterinary Vaccines.

[biographyiq]

[readyforevolution]

One day in the future, there will be a place named the United States of Africa Federation. It will be a vast territory comprised of many countries. The leaders will convene and decide to unite the region to make it stronger, thus creating a federation.

In the United States of Africa Federation, there will be one prominent leader known as the President. The President will be the leader who will make all the significant decisions. However, the President will not be a dictator. The President will be elected by all the people within the United States of Africa Federation.

They will also have a single currency for all the countries - no more kwachas, nairas, or rand - just one significant currency called the Afri-dollar, making trading and other activities easier. Additionally, they will have one massive army known as the African Defence Force to protect the entire federation from bad actors and keep everyone safe.

The United States of Africa Federation will not be perfect. There will be complex issues to address. The Federation will have to figure out how to share resources and help all the people in need.

Overall, people will work together to create a better future for Africa. They will make Africa strong and proud. It will be a place where everyone will be equal and will respect one another.

This concludes the story of the United States of Africa Federation, prophesied by African revolutionaries who have advocated for the unity of Africa:

1. Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana): Nkrumah was a key figure in the Pan-African movement and played a crucial role in Ghana's independence from British colonial rule. He strongly advocated for African unity and was instrumental in the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU).

2. Patrice Lumumba (Democratic Republic of Congo): Lumumba was an influential leader in the struggle for Congo's independence from Belgium. He envisioned a united Africa free from colonialism and exploitation. Unfortunately, his leadership was cut short by his assassination in 1961.

3. Julius Nyerere (Tanzania): Nyerere was the first president of Tanzania and a prominent advocate for African unity. He believed in socialism and played a crucial role in the formation of the OAU. Nyerere actively supported liberation movements across Africa and worked towards economic and political integration.

4. Amílcar Cabral (Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde): Cabral was a revolutionary leader and the founder of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). He fought against Portuguese colonial rule and championed the idea of a united Africa. Cabral's ideas on liberation and African unity continue to inspire many.

5. Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso): Sankara, often referred to as "Africa's Che Guevara," was the president of Burkina Faso. He advocated for self-reliance, social justice, and pan-Africanism. Sankara pushed for economic independence and called for African countries to break free from the shackles of neocolonialism.

6. Samora Machel (Mozambique): Machel was the first president of an independent Mozambique. He was a staunch supporter of African liberation movements and a vocal advocate for African unity. Machel emphasized the importance of self-determination and worked towards regional integration in Southern Africa.

7. Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya): Kenyatta played a crucial role in Kenya's struggle for independence and became the country's first president. While focusing on building a strong and independent Kenya, he also emphasized the importance of African unity and cooperation.

[mapsontheweb]

Members of the African Union

During the inaugural session of the two-day G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the African Union (AU) had been granted permanent membership in the Group of 20 largest economies (G20) worldwide. As reported by PTI, this announcement marked the AU's accession as a new member of this prominent global organization, consisting of 55 nations. Shortly after the announcement, Union of Comoros President and AU chairperson Azali Assoumani took the seat as a full member of the G20.

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[politicoscope]

Africa Will Be A Power House of the New Multipolar World Order

Introduction In this era of rapid globalization, the world is undergoing a marked shift from the hegemony of a few dominant powers to a more balanced and inclusive multipolar world order. Among the emerging players, Africa is poised to take center stage and flourish as a power house of this new era. With its vast resources, untapped potential, and dynamic youth population, Africa is…

[thenixkat]

Mundane AU!Laios thoughts

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Probably contains spoilers

Mundane au= no magic and no fantasy 'races' (like... little people are a thing, they exist in reality, some people just have dwarfism. The elves are just skinny racist and xenophobic Europeans like? And there's already parralells made with the demi humans so if I do anything the orcs are Afro Native and Kobolds are somewhere African or Arab. And for the ogres... gigantism is a thing that exists in real like and totally a teen girl would just wear some horns.)

Thoughts:

The Toudens are European-born. From somewhere cold as hell, really isolated and conservative, that's close to some mountains, that's racist towards the local indigenous people.

(The sibs, but especially Laios got chewed out about some shit and has been trying to be better, slips up every now and then but takes criticism well so long as folks tell him what he did/said wrong).

Local weird kids put off vibes that the rest of the village didn't like, Laios and Falin grew up bullied and ostracized. Falin got sent off to schooling in the big city and later to a university in Italy where she met Marcille.

Laios dropped out of high school and joined the military as soon as he was able to b/c he wanted to get the hell out of dodge. Served for a few shitty years b4 just... deserting and backpacking across Europe just straight up homeless and working whatever odd jobs he could find. Man was going through it. Wound up in the same city where Falin was studying at a university in and decided to visit her. She took one look at him and refused to let him just go back to what he was doing, so Laios started couch surfing with her (very much against dorm rules but he looked terrible and Falin wasn't about to let anyone stop her from making sure her brother has a roof over his head and food).

Eventually, she takes him with her when she does a work-study in the USA for her ecology degree and they ended up staying/Falin kinda maybe sorta dropped out and got a job with a vet near where she was doing her work-study.

Laios and Falin are technically illegal immigrants but they're white so no one really questions their citizenship (their working on getting citizenship/papers)

Laios gets a GED. Does some self-study from Falin's textbooks and online stuff but that's about it for his schooling.

Laios definitely, like, lives in Falin's basement. Falin is the primary breadwinner in this household, Laios is aware of this and has learned to accept it even tho he would like to take care of his baby sister and sometimes feels bad about not being able to. They used to share a room in a cheap apartment but after building up enough savings they managed to buy a suspiciously cheap house in a rural town bordering a reservation and not far from a national park.

Laios still works odd jobs, mostly physical labor and stuff where they won't ask for a degree. Has worked retail, where his customer service was trash but he's darn good at just stocking and shelving shit.

Met Chilchuck while working retail, Chilchuck introduced him to the concept of a union which Laios thinks is really neat.

The town where the Touden's moved has a sizable population of people with dwarfism, Chilchuck is a notable member of the little person community in the area. The Touden's go to Chilchuck for help with paperwork (they pay him a small fee) and he doesn't ask too many questions about why they don't have this or that piece of documentation.

Laios enjoys doing citizen science and bird watching. During the tourist season, he runs a small wilderness guide giving campers and hikers tours in the local national park.

There's a hermit that lives in the national park illegally (Senshi) that Laios and Falin made friends with. They love his cooking.

Laios is active in the online furry community. He does commissions, mostly of digital and physical art or people's fursonas and vore stuff. He does great ferals, and decent anthros, but his human art is not good (he's working on it).

Laios is decidedly chubby in this, his weight goes up and down depending on the season and how much physical activity he's doing. But ever since he reunited with Falin, she's been making sure he doesn't skip meals if they can afford to eat. And ever since he met Senshi he's gotten heftier since he loves that man's cooking.