News & Events

The 2026 Statuary Technical meeting of the AGA-APSA Platform kick-off

9 February 2026

The African Union Commission (AUC), has convened the First Statutory 2026 meeting of the African Governance Architecture-African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Platform.

Speeches

Opening Remarks by AUC Commissioner PAPS, H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, at the 2026 Statutory Political Meeting on the AGA-APSA Platform

Remarks by AUC Commissioner PAPS at 2026 Meeting on AGA-APSA Platform

9 February 2026

Hon. Sabrina Gahar, Chairperson of the AGA-APSA Platform at the Political Level and Chairperson of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC);

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AU High Level Dialogue on democracy and governance explores trade as a bridge for peace.

AU High Level Dialogue on democracy & governance explores trade

5 October 2023

The state of democratic governance and peace in Africa has an impact on the growth performance and development at the national, regional and continent levels.

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Continental Youth Consultation on delivering peace dividends through the implementation of the AfCFTA kicks off.

Youth Consultation on delivering peace dividends through the AfCFTA kicks off.

3 October 2023

Consultations on the meaningful engagement of the youth to advance democracy, human rights and governance in Africa have kicked off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as a pre-forum leading to the 12^th High Level Dialogue.

Event

12th High-level Dialogue on Human Rights, Democracy and Governance in Africa.

3 October 2023

The 12th High-Level Dialogue aims to assess, identify, and explore normative, structural enablers to achieve democratic governance, peace, and security in Africa. Specifically, the Dialogue will focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and democratic governance and explore its linkages to deliver peace dividends.

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Strategic Reflection of The African Governance Platform

11 July 2023

On the occasion of the 10^th Anniversary of the operationalization of African Governance Architecture (AGA), Members of the African Governance Platform (AGP) held a strategic reflection r

Event

Political Meeting for the African Governance Platform

14 February 2023

The opening session of the Political Meeting of the African Governance Platform that will look at the progress in the implementation of the flagship projects by the Platform members aimed at promoting and protecting human and people’s rights, consolidating democratic institutions and culture and ensure good governance and the rule of law in Africa.

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Stakeholders’ Seminar on the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance

Stakeholders’ Seminar on African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance

27 July 2022

The African Union Commission, Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department (PAPS) through the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) Secret

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Africa Talks - Youth Innovations on Peace, Democracy and Governance in Africa.

23 December 2021

The African Governance Architecture (AGA) Secretariat with support from the African Union (AU)’s Governance and Conflict Prevention Directorate have concluded the “Africa Talks” event at the Expo 2020 Dubai

Event

Africatalks on Youth Engagement in Democracy and Governance Trends.

20 December 2021

The African Union, led by the African Governance Architecture under the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department will lead the Africa Talks on youth engagement in democracy, governance trends, and peace processes. Additionally, an event on women engagement in gender peace and security will be convened.

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10TH High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa

2 December 2021

About the 10th High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa.

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National Youth Councils elect the first-ever COMESA Youth Advisory Panel

14 September 2021

The National Youth Councils of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Member States, have elected the first-ever COMESA Youth Advisory Panel (COM-YAP).