On Thursday, the African Union, the Regional Economic Communities, and the Regional Mechanisms organization convened a high-level session in Nairobi, Kenya.
From July 13 to July 16, 51 foreign ministers from AU member states will attend the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. 15 heads of state will gather on Sunday at the United Nations African office in Gigiri, Nairobi.
The summit is following the AU theme for 2023, “Acceleration of African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation” (AcFTA) and will explore ways to enhance integration across the continent and boost trade.
Kenyan Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua said that the meeting would also consider the AU’s financial budget for 2024.