AU Advocates Using Borders for Peace and Growth
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Yousuf,called for strengthening cooperation among African countries and transforming borders into bridges of peace and prosperity. He emphasized accelerating economic integration and financial independence of the Union to support the implementation of Africa's 2063 Development Agenda. He discussed with the President of Côte d'Ivoire and members of the delegation the security situations in the Sahel region and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the importance of updating border crossings, facilitating the movement of people and goods, adopting the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, as well as combating terrorism and organized crime through coordinated efforts among neighboring countries. He also highlighted the importance of credit rating assessments to enhance financial independence and provide local resources to fund the Union's goals.
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