GCAP Africa Joins African CSOs to push AU Government over Development Issues

GCAP coalitions from across Africa will join other African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in calling for the African Heads of States to put development challenges and people's welfare at the centre of their discussions as they prepare to meet in Accra, Ghana, in July to debate the feasibility of an African Union (AU) government. African civil society should ensure that such a new government must focus on overcoming poverty, the respect for human rights, education and conflict eradication.

In the run up to the AU's meeting GCAP campaigners will take part in various pre-Summit events including a continental conference on 22-23 June for civil society representatives to discuss socio economic challenges Africa is facing and share views on the future of the African Union. 

In addition, GCAP Africa will host a public forum on 25 June to reflect on the impact of the proposed union government on trade relations between African countries and how this will affect poverty eradication. The Forum will issue a statement which will be presented to AU's Heads of States. 

For details on GCAP Africa engagement at AU July Summit, please contact:

Christophe Zoungrana
GCAP Africa Coordinator
christophe@ancefa.org
Tel:     +221 824 04 81