More than 30 officers from Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) in seven COMESA Member States have completed a one-week training in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on strategic and operational effectiveness in financial intelligence. Held from May 13 to 17, 2024, this training is part of the COMESA Secretariat’s efforts to combat Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and disrupt […]
Learn MoreCOMESA Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR). The aim is to cooperate in promoting and fostering sustainable peace, truth, reconciliation, stability and transnational justice in the COMESA region. The two will cooperate with Member States in violence prevention, reconciliation and transitional justice. […]
Learn MoreThe evolution of conflict dynamics over the years and violations committed against children pose the greatest threats to child protection in conflict situations. Contemporary conflicts present more challenges for children, especially given the increasing number of violations committed against children, the growing number of actors in any given conflict, and the complexity of drivers of […]
Learn MoreThe Mediation Strategy is a general document that situates mediation initiatives of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) within its objectives, and mandate and its mission, vision and operating environment. It considers the Decisions of the Policy Organs that relate to mediation and provides a framework towards the implementation of the Decisions. […]
Learn MoreAbout 400 young people are expected to benefit from services to be offered at the newly refurbished Apala One Stop Youth Center in Alebtong, north of Uganda. Working in collaboration with the Government, COMESA Secretariat and partners namely Save the Children, Horn of Africa Youth Network and Epuka Ugaidi launched the Center located in Moroto […]
Learn MoreResearchers, policy makers, diplomats, scholars and political leaders from the COMESA region and beyond have called for in depth research into causes of conflict and re-assessment of the current interventions in order to address some of the ongoing geopolitical dynamics in Africa and the world. This call was made during the inaugural conference to dissect […]
Learn MoreAcross the expansive canvas of Africa, a vibrant wave of untapped potential surges forth through the continent’s dynamic youth. With a significant demographic of young individuals, Africa stands poised to redefine its trajectory towards prosperity. Despite grappling with armed conflicts and political upheaval, the introduction of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds promise […]
Learn MoreFor decades, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region continues to experience a myriad of crises and challenges that have far-reaching implications on its growth and development. The simultaneous occurrence of several catastrophic and disastrous events relates to among others conflicts, natural and man-made disasters, economic meltdowns, environment, migrations, globalization, and humanitarian […]
Learn MoreThe representatives of the Governments of the Republic of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Republic of Kenya, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of South Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Uganda, national youth councils, youth led organisations, and youth delegates, met […]
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