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South Africa G20 Presidency: Advancing the Global South

Source: Government of South Africa

By Themba Thobela

As the world grapples with the urgent challenges of climate change, economic instability, and widening inequality, South Africa’s G20 Presidency stands as a beacon of hope. 

 

South Africa is leading a bold agenda that places Africa and the wider Global South at the heart of global decision-making, guided by the theme: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.”

 

In the lead-up to the G20 Summit on 22–23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, we have used every preparatory meeting and platform to ensure that the voices and priorities of emerging and developing economies shape a fairer, more resilient global future.

 

South Africa’s message is clear, wealthy economies must confront the hard truth of global inequality. As a nation that has lived through the pain of division and injustice of apartheid, we cannot remain silent while millions across Africa and the Global South continue to carry the weight of an unfair world order.

 

Today’s global system still favours the wealthy, leaving developing countries trapped in cycles of debt and struggle. With fewer resources to invest in critical areas like poverty reduction, healthcare, and education, they are denied the chance to unlock their full potential. Climate change deepens these injustices, stripping people of dignity and opportunity.

 

Inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa is called to act and speak for those who cannot, to challenge exclusion, and to build a fair and inclusive future for all. Our G20 Presidency turns this moral imperative into action, advancing bold reforms, dismantling barriers of past injustice, and driving policies that deliver lasting change.

 

We want Africa and the Global South, home to over half the world’s population and immense natural resources, to have a stronger voice. Doing so not only strengthens the fight against global challenges like climate change but also unlocks the promise of fast-growing markets and a youthful population for sustainable progress worldwide.

 

Since December 2024, South Africa has hosted more than 130 meetings from ministerial gatherings in Durban to youth summits in Johannesburg amplifying voices from small businesses, young leaders, and think tanks across the Global South.

 

These efforts have driven real change, pressing for fairer voting rights in institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organisation. Experts from the Global South have helped shape G20 task forces on jobs, food security, and Artificial Intelligence to make sure policies meet real-world needs of all nations. Through platforms like Business 20 and Youth 20, South Africa has also made sure women, young people, and entrepreneurs have a direct say in global decisions.

 

A central focus of our Presidency is reforming the global financial system. We are working to reshape multilateral development banks so that they better serve sustainable development, making financing more accessible and trade fairer, so that developing nations have the tools they need to grow and thrive.

 

We also know that climate change strikes the Global South hardest. That is why our G20 agenda prioritises mobilising finance for a just energy transition. We are pushing for larger, better-quality climate funding, ensuring the transition is both environmentally responsible and socially inclusive. We are also highlighting the urgent need to strengthen disaster resilience and support vulnerable nations as they recover and rebuild.

 

Through our Presidency, South Africa has brought together diverse voices to advance fairer global system. Our leadership is already rewriting the rules of global cooperation, and we remain confident that as the Global South takes its rightful seat at the table, it will pave the way for a more inclusive, just, and resilient world.

 

*Thobela is Acting Director: International Media Engagement, GCIS

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President Ramaphosa arrives in Malaysia

Source: President of South Africa –

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a Working Visit from 24-27 October 2025, where the President will be a Guest of the Chair at the 47th ASEAN Summit and the East Asian Summit.

The President’s participation in the ASEAN Summits follows South Africa’s recognition as a Sectoral  Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in 2023, marking a significant milestone in advancing South-South  cooperation and fostering inclusive, sustainable development throughout enhanced political, economic and multilateral collaboration.

South Africa and Malaysia enjoyed exceptionally warm and dynamic relations in the decade following 1994, marked by close collaboration on multilateral platforms such as the Non-Aligned Movement, South-South Cooperation and Dialogue Partnerships.

The relations with Malaysia and, by extension, Southeast Asia and ASEAN are of strategic importance to South Africa’s Foreign Policy. They offer a gateway to dynamic regional markets, emerging technologies and help reinforce South Africa’s position as a proactive and globally engaged partner in the Global South.

MEDIA PROGRAMME

Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025

SAST: 06h00 – ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (Fireside Chat) 

SAST: 10h00 – Official Welcome Ceremony for the Working Visit by President Ramaphosa to Malaysia 

SAST: 11h00 – Official Talks 

– Opening remarks by Prime Minister Anwar 
– Opening remarks by President Ramaphosa 

SATS: 11h30 – Joint Press Conference By Prime Minister Anwar and President Ramaphosa 

Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025

SAST: 04h45 – Official Opening of the 47th ASEAN Summit at Kuala Lampur Convention Centre 

Date: Monday, 27 October 2025

SAST: 04h00 – Conferment of Honorary Doctorate to President Ramaphosa at the University of Malaya

SAST: 04h30 – Public Lecture by President Ramaphosa 

SATS: 09h00 – Opening Session: 20th East Asia Summit

– President Ramaphosa to deliver remarks: Boosting Sustainable Growth through  EAS and G20 Collaboration

SATS: 10h30 – Media Wrap-up interview

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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Remarks by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, on the Occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Austria (26 October) held on 24 October 2025

Source: APO


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Your Excellency, Ambassador Romana Königsbrun
The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners,
Distinguished Guests,

It is a great honour to represent the Government of the Republic of South Africa on this special occasion as we celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Austria. On October 26, 1955, the Austrian Parliament passed the constitutional law on permanent neutrality, which has been celebrated as the Austrian National Day since 1965.

This historic moment marked the end of foreign occupation and affirmed Austria’s place among the community of free, independent, and peaceful nations.

In the words of the Preamble to South Africa’s Constitution, a united and democratic Austria was “able to take its rightful place as a sovereign state in the family of nations.”

Since then, Austria’s steadfast commitment to peace, neutrality, and diplomacy has remained a defining feature of its national identity.

Austria’s National Day is not only a commemoration of history but also a celebration of enduring values — peace, dialogue, and cooperation.

In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, these principles have never been more relevant.

Austria’s pivotal role in fostering international diplomacy, as host to key multilateral institutions such as the United Nations, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stands as a testament to its dedication to global peace, stability, and security.

Beyond diplomacy, Austria’s contributions to the arts, sciences, culture, cuisine and, for me especially, coffee – are celebrated across the world.

From the immortal music of Mozart, Schubert, Strauss and Schoenberg to the literature of Rainer Maria Rilke, Bertha von Suttner, and Elfriede Jelinek to the architecture and artistic splendour of Vienna and beyond, Austria continues to inspire humanity.

It is also the cradle of some of the world’s most profound thinkers — among them Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose reflections on language, logic, and the limits of human understanding remind us of the enduring power of thought to shape our moral and intellectual worlds and Erwin Schrödinger, who reminded us through both physics and philosophy that reality is at once interconnected and mysterious.

Their legacies speak to a nation that has never been afraid to ask the deepest questions about existence, knowledge, and human responsibility.

It is, therefore, no surprise that its leadership in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and innovation reminds us that true progress must always be grounded in respect for people and the planet alike.

As the Nobel Laureate Bertha von Suttner put it:
“One of the eternal truths is that happiness is created and developed in peace, and one of the eternal rights is the individual’s right to live.”
And also that: “After the verb ‘to Love’, ‘to Help’ is the most beautiful verb in the world.”

In this regard, today, we also celebrate the warm and enduring partnership between Austria and South Africa.

Our countries share strong diplomatic and economic ties, as well as a rich record of cultural exchange and mutual respect.

A highlight of our relationship this year was the State Visit of President Alexander Van der Bellen to South Africa in July, which deepened our bonds of friendship and cooperation.

We look forward to continuing this momentum through our ongoing Bilateral Consultations, the next round of which will be held in Pretoria in the first half of 2026.

Excellencies, distinguished guests –
Before I request you to raise your glasses, I must share with you the fruit of some of the research that I did on the relative merits of the sparkling wine produced by our two great nations.

A highly informative website, austria.info, describes in tantalising detail Austrian sparkling wines from the Schlumberger, Szigeti, Bründlmayer, Gobelsburg Castle, Jurtschitsch, Christian Madl, and Hannes Harkamp estates.

However, in the interests of avoiding the risk of souring South Africa and Austria’s excellent relations, I have decided, for today at least, to adopt a Law of Permanent Neutrality on this vexed question.

Nonetheless, I think we can all agree on the following statement that:
“The grape is a great little fruit: it refreshes and is sweet and sour at the same time.

It is blue-purple or greenish-white and likes to grow in Austria.

Here it has fresh air, lush soil, plenty of sun and silence, interrupted only by the people who take great care of the precious vines.

The small berry is the essence of the best wines and sparkling wines.

What would weddings, New Year’s Eve and the ball season in Vienna be without the sparkle in the slender glass?”
And indeed, what would Austria’s National Day be without the sparkle in the slender glass?

So may I now invite you to raise your glasses in a toast to Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Alexander Van der Bellen, to the people of South Africa and Austria, and to the continued friendship and partnership between our two nations.

I thank you.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

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Le Youth Charter appelle à un engagement mondial renforcé en faveur du Sport au service du Développement et de la Paix à l’occasion de la Journée des Nations Unies

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


En cette Journée des Nations Unies, le Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) appelle à un renouvellement de l’engagement internationalpour mobiliser le sport, l’art, la culture et le numérique comme leviers essentiels de la paix, du développement durable et de l’autonomisation des jeunes dans le monde entier. 

Depuis plus de trente ans, le Youth Charter défend le rôle du sport et de la culture comme outils de changement social, capables d’autonomiser les jeunes, de transformer les communautés et de bâtir des ponts entre les divisions sociales, raciales et économiques. Face à l’augmentation des conflits, des inégalités et des défis climatiques, l’organisation avertit que la communauté internationale doit agir maintenant pour repenser la place du sport dans la construction de la paix et du développement durable. 

« Les principes fondateurs des Nations Unies, la paix, les droits humains et la justice sociale,  doivent se traduire par des actions concrètes au niveau communautaire », a déclaré Geoff Thompson MBE FRSA, fondateur et président du Youth Charter. 
« Le sport demeure l’un des langages universels les plus puissants. Il peut unir là où la politique divise, inspirer là où l’espoir s’estompe, et engager là où les systèmes traditionnels échouent. En cette Journée des Nations Unies, nous appelons les gouvernements, les institutions et les mouvements de jeunesse à réaffirmer leur engagement envers le Sport pour le Développement et la Paix. » 

En cohérence avec la Stratégie des Nations Unies pour la Jeunesse 2030, Fit for Life de l’UNESCO, et le cadre Olympism 365 du CIO, le modèle de Campus Communautaire du Youth Charter démontre comment la collaboration locale, nationale et internationale peut générer un impact social mesurable – en promouvant l’éducation, la santé, l’emploi et la citoyenneté à travers le sport et la créativité. 

Dans le cadre de son « Appel Mondial à l’Action », le Youth Charter invite les décideurs politiques, les bailleurs de fonds et les organisations internationales à : 

  • Réinvestir dans les programmes de développement de la jeunesse utilisant le sport, l’art et la culture comme catalyseurs de paix et de cohésion sociale ; 
  • Reconnaître le rôle des initiatives communautaires dans la réalisation du Programme de développement durable à l’horizon 2030 ; 
  • Créer des parcours inclusifs permettant aux jeunes de s’impliquer dans le leadership, le bénévolat et l’engagement civique à travers le sport ; 
  • Soutenir des partenariats intersectoriels reliant les objectifs d’éducation, de santé et de justice aux interventions sportives. 

« Les cinq années à venir, jusqu’en 2030, seront décisives », a ajouté Geoff Thompson. 

« Les Nations Unies et tous leurs partenaires doivent veiller à ce qu’aucun jeune ne soit laissé pour compte — et à ce que le sport demeure une plateforme universelle de paix, de sens et de progrès. » 

Distribué par APO Group pour Youth Charter.

Contact Presse : 
Secrétariat du Youth Charter 
info@youthcharter.org

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Facebook : @ YouthCharter
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#Hashtags de la Charte de la Jeunesse : 
#ComitéInternationalOlympique 
#Olympisme 
#CombattreLaRue 
#JeunesViesPerdues 
#AppelÀL’Action 
#HéritageOpportunitéPourTous 
#SportDéveloppementPaix 
#AutonomiserLaProchaineGénération 
#SecrétariatDuCommonwealth
#ObjectifsDeDéveloppementDurableDeL’ONU 

À propos de la Charte de la Jeunesse :
La Charte de la Jeunesse est une organisation caritative enregistrée au Royaume-Uni et une organisation non gouvernementale accréditée auprès des Nations Unies. Lancée en 1993 dans le cadre de la candidature olympique de Manchester 2000 et des Jeux du Commonwealth de 2002, la Charte de la Jeunesse a milité et promu le rôle et la valeur du sport, de l’art, de la culture et des technologies numériques dans la vie des jeunes en difficulté issus de communautés défavorisées, aux niveaux national et international. La Charte de la Jeunesse a fait ses preuves dans la création et la mise en œuvre de programmes de développement social et humain, dont l’objectif général est d’offrir aux jeunes la possibilité de s’épanouir. 

Plus précisément, la Charte de la Jeunesse s’attaque à l’échec scolaire, aux inégalités en matière de santé, aux comportements antisociaux et aux effets négatifs de la criminalité, de la drogue, des gangs et du racisme, en appliquant l’éthique de l’excellence sportive et artistique. Ces éléments peuvent ensuite se traduire par des avantages sociaux et économiques en matière de citoyenneté, de droits et de responsabilités, avec une amélioration de l’éducation, de la santé, de l’ordre social, de l’environnement, de l’enseignement supérieur, de l’emploi et de l’entrepreneuriat.

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Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister

Source: Government of Qatar

Hanoi, October 24, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Friday in Hanoi with HE Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Hang.

Discussions during the meeting dealt with cooperation relations between the two countries and means to support and develop them, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.

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Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Norwegian Counterpart

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, October 24, 2025

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Friday with HE State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway Andreas Kravik, currently visiting the country.
During the meeting, they discussed the strategic cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and enhance it, as well as developments in the region, particularly in Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territories, Sudan, Afghanistan, and the Latin American continent, in addition to a number of issues of common interest.
HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for all international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the region.
For his part, HE the State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway expressed his deep appreciation for Qatar’s efforts in mediation and conflict resolution, praising the active role it plays on the international stage and the close partnership relations that bind the two countries. 

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Qatar Participates in Panel Discussion on Quantifying South–South Cooperation in Geneva

Source: Government of Qatar

Geneva, October 24, 2025

The State of Qatar participated in the third panel discussion on quantifying South–South cooperation, held on the occasion of the South-South Cooperation Forum, which is organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), with the participation of high-level representatives of countries and international and regional organizations.

Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi represented Qatar in the panel discussion.

Al Suwaidi said that Qatar’s journey began with a shared vision aimed at highlighting the contributions of countries from the South, which led to the establishment of the UN Framework to Measure South–South Cooperation, a framework developed by countries from the South and welcomed by the UN Statistical Commission in 2022. She added that two major regional meetings contributed to advancing this work, the first in Brazil in 2023, and the second hosted by the State of Qatar in June 2024.

She emphasized that shared data is not merely a technical tool, but a strategic asset for achieving development, noting that the State of Qatar is participating as a leading country in a global project led by UNCTAD and the UN regional commissions to test the UN framework, which enables countries to collect and report data in line with their national priorities, while contributing to highlighting the role of South-South cooperation in advancing sustainable development.

The Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva added that this commitment stems from the Qatar National Vision 2030, which places international cooperation and solidarity at the heart of sustainable development. She considered South-South partnerships a key focus of Qatar’s development strategy.

Lack of data has long prevented adequate representation of the contributions of countries from the South, she said, explaining that the new UN framework will help highlight these contributions to supporting sustainable development, particularly through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicator (17-3-1), which measures financial flows. The framework accommodates all forms of cooperation, both financial and non-financial.

The Doha meeting, which brought together 66 developing economies, confirmed that the UN framework represents a milestone, but at the same time emphasized the need to expand support for national data systems, especially in countries with limited capacity. Al Suwaidi said, while noting that national ownership remains a fundamental pillar of sustainability.

In this context, Al Suwaidi welcomed the Seville Practitioners’ Network and commended UNCTAD’s initiative to launch the South-South data exchange fund, emphasizing the importance of adequately and sustainably funding this effort beyond 2030.

She added that the Doha meeting concluded with three key messages, including emphasizing that cooperation is the greatest strength of the countries of the South, which calls for closer coordination between national statistical offices, ministries, and international cooperation agencies, in addition to calling on UNCTAD to develop standardized tools, support national data systems, and facilitate reporting processes.

The meeting emphasized that inclusiveness must be the compass guiding our joint work, through the establishment of a regular platform for consultation and exchange of views on concepts, methodologies, and techniques for data measurement, in line with the principles of sovereignty, equality, mutual benefit, and diversity. Discussions also highlighted that innovation is a fundamental pillar in developing shared data platforms that can play a pivotal role in enhancing knowledge sharing.

Al Suwaidi welcomed UNCTAD’s collaboration with the South-South Galaxy program, managed by the UN Office for South-South Cooperation, as a mechanism that enables the exchange of expertise and innovation of solutions through open-source tools, standardized formats, and shared resources.

She stressed that South-South cooperation must be based on reliable data and field case studies, noting that five countries have submitted their initial data to UNCTAD, while the State of Qatar looks forward to integrating its data into the UN framework, thus strengthening the common development narrative of the countries of the South.

She emphasized that Qatar’s hosting and participation in these meetings, from Doha to Seville and Geneva, represents both an honor and a responsibility, reiterating the country’s commitment to continuing joint work with partners to ensure that every initiative of solidarity, knowledge exchange, and investment in shared prosperity is recognized and its impact clearly highlighted.

The Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva encouraged countries to collect their shared data on South-South cooperation, given its importance in strengthening shared voices and enabling countries to manage their cooperation in a manner supported by evidence and trust.

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Youth Charter Calls for Greater Global Commitment to Sport for Development and Peace on United Nations Day

Source: APO


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Today, on United Nations Day, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is calling for renewed international commitment to harness the power of sport, art, culture, and digital engagement as essential tools in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing global peace, equality, and opportunity for young people. 

For over three decades, the Youth Charter has championed the use of sport and culture as vehicles for social change, empowering young people, transforming communities, and building bridges across social, racial, and economic divides. As the world faces increasing conflict, inequality, and environmental challenge, the organisation warns that the global community must act now to reimagine how sport can contribute to peacebuilding and sustainable development. 

“The founding principles of the United Nations – ‘peace, human rights, and social justice, must be lived out through practical action at the community level,” said Prof Geoff Thompson MBE FRSA, Founder and Chair of the Youth Charter. 

“Sport remains one of the most powerful global languages. It can unite where politics divides, inspire where hope is lost, and engage where traditional systems fail. On this United Nations Day, we call on governments, institutions, and youth movements to reaffirm their commitment to Sport for Development and Peace.” 

Aligned with the UN Youth 2030 Strategy, UNESCO’s Fit for Life, and the IOC’s Olympism 365 framework, the Youth Charter’s Community Campus Model demonstrates how local, national, and international collaboration can deliver measurable social impact, promoting education, health, employment, and citizenship outcomes through sport and creative activity. 

As part of its ongoing “Global Call 2 Action”, the Youth Charter is urging policymakers, funders, and international agencies to: 

  • Reinvest in youth development programmes using sport, art, and culture as catalysts for peace and social cohesion. 
  • Recognise the role of community-led initiatives in achieving the UN’s 2030 Agenda. 
  • Create inclusive pathways for young people to participate in leadership, volunteering, and civic engagement through sport. 
  • Support cross-sector partnerships that connect education, health, and justice outcomes to sport-based interventions. 

“The next five years to 2030 are critical,” added Thompson. “The United Nations and all its partners must ensure that no young person is left behind and that sport continues to be a universal platform for peace, purpose, and progress.” 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Youth Charter.

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#InternationalOlympicCommittee 
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About Youth Charter:
The Youth Charter is a UK registered charity and UN accredited non-governmental organisation. Launched in 1993 as part of the Manchester 2000 Olympic Bid and the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the Youth Charter has Campaigned and Promoted the role and value of sport, art, culture and digital technology in the lives of disaffected young people from disadvantaged communities nationally and internationally. The Youth Charter has a proven track record in the creation and delivery of social and human development programmes with the overall aim of providing young people with an opportunity to develop in life. 

Specifically, The Youth Charter Tackles educational non-attainment, health inequality, anti-social behaviour and the negative effects of crime, drugs, gang related activity and racism by applying the ethics of sporting and artistic excellence. These can then be translated to provide social and economic benefits of citizenship, rights responsibilities, with improved education, health, social order, environment and college, university, employment and enterprise. 

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson addressed the inaugural virtual meeting of the Ad-Hoc Committee on African Union (AU) Institutional Reform

Source: APO


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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this afternoon addressed the inaugural virtual meeting of the Ad-Hoc Committee on AU Institutional #Reform, convened & chaired by H.E. President @ WilliamsRuto of Kenya, the AU Champion for Institutional Reform.

The Chairperson thanked President Ruto for his leadership in steering the reform process. President Ruto & the Chairperson reaffirmed Africa’s shared commitment to building a stronger, more coherent, & people-centered Union.

President Ruto announced that the Extraordinary Summit on AU Reforms will take place on 26 November 2025 in Luanda, to be hosted by H.E. President João Lourenço of #Angola.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).

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Le Chef de l’État reçoit les Conseillers membres du Conseil Économique, Social et Environnemental de la Transition

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Le Président de la République, Chef de l’État, Chef du Gouvernement, a reçu ce jour, au Palais Rénovation, une délégation des Conseillers membres du Conseil Économique, Social et Environnemental de la Transition (CESE).

À l’heure où s’achève le mandat transitoire de ladite institution, les Conseillers membres ont tenu à exprimer leur profonde gratitude au Chef de l’État pour son accompagnement constant et pour la reconnaissance du travail accompli tout au long de la période de transition. Ils ont salué le bon déroulement de celle-ci ainsi que les nombreuses actions menées par les plus hautes autorités en faveur du progrès social et du développement national.

Ils ont notamment évoqué l’ organisation du Dialogue National Inclusif, la tenue du référendum, l’ adoption de la nouvelle Constitution, la réalisation de plusieurs chantiers d’infrastructures, ainsi que l’organisation d’une élection présidentielle libre, transparente et démocratique.

Tout en se félicitant du travail accompli au cours de leur mandat, les Conseillers membres ont formulé quelques recommandations visant à renforcer le fonctionnement du CESE. Ces propositions portent, entre autres, sur la réaffirmation de l’autonomie administrative et financière de l’institution, ainsi que sur le relèvement des dotations budgétaires afin d’assurer le bon fonctionnement des commissions spécialisées.

Distribué par APO Group pour Présidence de la République Gabonaise.