July 23, 2025 – Africa Hotspot

African Union’s Self-Financing: A Decade of Missed Targets and Urgent Calls for Reform

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Midrand, South Africa – A decade after African leaders committed to self-financing the African Union (AU), the continental body continues to grapple with significant funding shortfalls, impacting its ability to deliver on crucial mandates, including the ambitious Agenda 2063.

Pan African Parliament Unveils Strategy to Boost Africa’s Influence in Global Climate Talks

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A report adopted by PAP’s Permanent Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs on July 23, 2025, during the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament, highlights the urgent need for a more proactive and influential African presence at future Conferences of Parties (COPs).