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Agenda 2063

2026-04-292026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    According to her, Agenda 2063 reflects the vision of creating the Africa we want, and she believes this dream is possible.

    Any hope for Pan-Africanism: Any future for continental free trade?
  3. The Chronicle

    Mr Frimpong noted that the initiative aligned with the objectives of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which seeks to promote regional integration, tourism development, intra-African trade, and the free movement of people across the continent.

    High visa fees could undermine Ghana’s E-Visa gains –Tourism Analysts
  4. Joy Online

    Professor Akin Akinpelu has officially assumed responsibilities as an Ambassador of the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, with a mandate focused on advancing political affairs, strategic engagement, leadership development, governance advocacy, and continental coop

    Prof. Akin Akinpelu begins service as AU Agenda 2063 Ambassador for Political Affairs in Africa
  5. Joy Online

    Mr Frimpong noted that the initiative aligns with the objectives of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which seeks to promote regional integration, tourism development, intra-African trade, and the free movement of people across the continent.

    High visa fees could undermine Ghana’s e-Visa gains – Tourism analyst
  6. Joy Online

    It formed part of a wider strategic vision that aligned with the aspirations of Agenda 2063, the objectives underpinning the African Continental Free Trade Area and Ghana’s position as host nation of the AfCFTA Secretariat.

    E-Visa, Visa-Free Travel and the Future of African Integration
  7. May 2026
  8. Business & Financial Times

    This MoU establishes a strategic framework to support the implementation of the AfCFTA, and advance the objectives of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 , ‘The Africa We Want’, through the development of an integrated single market of over 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of ap

    AfCFTA, Ecobank Group sign MoU to accelerate intra-African trade and empower SMEs
  9. Joy Online

    By combining the AfCFTA Secretariat’s mandate with Ecobank’s continental footprint and $3 billion commitment, the partnership is expected to boost participation of African businesses in intra-African trade and accelerate the objectives of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, “The Afr

    Ecobank, AfCFTA strike deal to unlock $3bn for African businesses, SMEs
  10. Joy Online

    Referencing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 vision, which seeks to promote a peaceful and economically integrated continent, he said the current trajectory could undermine those goals.

    Security Analyst warns of rising African tensions over alleged official involvement
  11. Joy Online

    The African Union’s Agenda 2063 envisions “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa.” AfCFTA seeks to remove barriers to trade, mobility, and economic cooperation.

    Africans as foreigners in Africa: A contradiction of Pan-Africanism and African unity
  12. Joy Online

    The African Union’s Agenda 2063 envisions “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa.” AfCFTA seeks to remove barriers to trade, mobility, and economic cooperation.

    Africans as foreigners in Africa: A Contradiction of Pan-Africanism and African unity

Sunday 7 June

  1. Pan-Africanism and continental free trade unity questioned

    An opinion piece warns that growing xenophobic sentiments and social media divisions among Africans threaten continental progress, arguing that Africans should instead unite around shared development challenges rather than turn against one another.

    7 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana e-Visa gains risk weakening if visa fees stay high

    Ghana's newly launched e-Visa platform has potential to boost tourism and investment through faster processing, but tourism analysts warn that high visa fees for non-African travellers could undermine the country's competitiveness.

    5 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 4 June

  1. Professor Akin Akinpelu appointed AU Agenda 2063 political affairs ambassador

    Professor Akin Akinpelu has officially assumed duties as an Ambassador of the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, with a mandate to advance political affairs, strategic engagement, leadership development, governance advocacy, and continental cooperation across Africa.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana's e-Visa platform risks undermined by high non-African visa fees

    Ghana's newly launched electronic visa system, introduced May 25, 2026, has potential to boost tourism and trade through faster processing and digital modernization, but a tourism analyst warns that visa costs for non-African travellers could weaken the country's competitiveness and undermine those gains.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana launches e-visa system, waives fees for African passport holders

    Ghana officially launched an e-visa system on 25 May 2026 to modernize visa administration and simplify travel, with the government announcing that African passport holders will not be required to pay visa fees when using the platform.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. AfCFTA and Ecobank sign MoU to expand intra-African trade finance

    The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat and Ecobank Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen economic integration and expand access to trade and finance opportunities for African businesses, particularly SMEs, women-led businesses, and youth entrepreneurs. The partnership builds on Ecobank Group's US$3 billion trade finance commitment announced at the Africa-Forward Summit in Nairobi.

    25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ecobank and AfCFTA partner to unlock $3 billion trade finance

    Ecobank Group and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate intra-African trade and support SMEs, women-led businesses, and young entrepreneurs through a $3 billion trade finance commitment to be deployed over three years.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Security analyst warns of tensions from alleged South African official involvement

    Professor Vladimir Antwi-Danso has warned that allegations of involvement by local state officials in the closure of foreign-owned businesses in South Africa could have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and Africa's broader integration agenda, with potential to trigger retaliatory actions against South African businesses and nationals elsewhere on the continent.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Xenophobic attacks in South Africa contradict Pan-Africanism ideals

    Recurring xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa undermine continental solidarity and Pan-Africanism, with Ghana formally petitioning the African Union to address the issue at its Mid-Year Coordination Meeting as a matter of urgent continental interest. Nigeria's Senate has also demanded accountability following attacks and reported deaths of Nigerian nationals.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Xenophobic attacks in South Africa contradict Pan-African ideals

    Xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa undermine Pan-Africanism and continental solidarity, prompting Ghana to petition the African Union to place the issue on the agenda of the AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting as one of "urgent continental interest." Nigeria's Senate has similarly demanded accountability for attacks and reported deaths involving Nigerian nationals.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghana takes AU vice-chair role; Africa needs execution not vision

    Ghana will become First Vice-Chair of the African Union after the February 2026 summit, positioning itself to help shift the AU from aspiration to implementation. The AU has long-standing frameworks like Agenda 2063 and AfCFTA, but implementation remains weak, with intra-African trade below a fifth of total trade and less than a third of flagship projects on track.

    5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghanaian advocacy group urges AU action on South Africa xenophobia

    The Centre for Global Affairs and Responsible Governance has condemned recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting Africans, including Ghanaians, and called for AU intervention, warning the violence threatens Pan-Africanism, bilateral relations, and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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