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The Women’s Forum held on the sidelines of the first Regional Africa OACPS–EU Parliamentary Assembly took place in the Ezulwini Valley under the theme: “Empowering women in agricultural value chains as a driver of economic development”, within the FAO (@FAO) framework of the International Year of the Woman Farmer (@iywfoundation) 2026. The discussions brought together several high-level personalities, including Senator Linda Nxumalo and Hon. Tenele Magagula from the Parliament of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Hon. Monica Mutsvangwanister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development of the Zimbabwe and Lauren Phillips, Director, Partnerships and UN Collaboration - Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Forum highlighted the critical role of women in agricultural value chains, food security, rural entrepreneurship and Africa’s economic transformation, while calling for greater access to finance, technology, training and markets for women farmers and entrepreneurs. #OACPS #AfricaEU #WomenForum #WomenEmpowerment #FoodSecurity #WomenInAgriculture #Eswatini #FAO #AfDB @ep_diplomacy @EswatiniGovern1 @TimesOfEswatinE @TimesOfEswatinE @EswatiniDaily @EUinEswatini @Eswatini_TV @hildevautmans

On the sidelines of his participation in the first Regional Africa OACPS–EU Parliamentary Assembly in the Kingdom of Eswatini 🇸🇿, H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki (@Mbatraki), Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, visited the Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation (RES) to assess the company’s technical and production capacities. During the visit, RES officials, including Managing Director Mr. Nick Jackson and General Manager of Factories Mr. Jimson Tfwala, presented the company’s operations, industrial infrastructure and strategic role in the regional sugar industry. Discussions also focused on prospects for diversifying trade opportunities and exploring new export markets within countries of the Global South, in line with efforts to strengthen South–South cooperation and economic exchanges among OACPS Member States. 🌍🇸🇿 🌐 oacps.org #OACPS #Eswatini #SouthSouthCooperation #Trade #Agriculture #EconomicCooperation #Multilateralism @EswatiniGovern1 @TimesOfEswatinE @EUinEswatini @EswatiniDaily

The sessions of the first Regional Africa OACPS–EU Parliamentary Assembly continued today in the Ezulwini Valley with the main debate focused on the challenges and opportunities related to youth mobility and education. The discussions featured contributions from Ms. Monica Zanette of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (@ICMPD), Mr. Yitna Getachew of the International Organization for Migration, as well as representatives of the African Union Development Agency (@NEPAD_Agency), including a video message from Her Excellency Mrs Nardos Bekele-Thomas and in session representation by Dr. Ildephonse Musafari. The debate highlighted the importance of investing in education, skills development, and youth mobility to strengthen young people’s contribution to Africa’s development and the Africa–European Union partnership. #OACPS #AfricaEU #Youth #Education #Mobility #Eswatini @EswatiniGovern1 @ep_diplomacy @TimesOfEswatinE @EswatiniDaily @EUinEswatini @EswatinObserver

On the sidelines of the OACPS–EU Joint Parliamentary Assemblies held in the Kingdom of Eswatini 🇸🇿 @EswatiniGovern1 , the Youth Forum brought together young leaders, parliamentarians and partners around a central theme linked to education, youth mobility and skills development within the Africa–Europe partnership. Discussions highlighted the importance of investing in a better educated, more connected and empowered youth capable of driving economic transformation, innovation and stronger cooperation between both regions. Participants also stressed the need to strengthen academic exchange programmes, recognition of qualifications, access to professional opportunities, and the active involvement of young people in decision-making and governance processes. 🌍🇸🇿 🌐 oacps.org #OACPS #AfricaEU #YouthForum #Education #YouthMobility #YouthEmpowerment #Multilateralism @EswatiniGovern1 @ep_diplomacy @TimesOfEswatinE @EswatiniDaily @EswatinObserver

🌐Ms. Vautmans (@hildevautmans) addressed the Assembly. 🌍🇸🇿 🌐 oacps.org #OACPS #AfricaEU #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #Multilateralism @EswatiniGovern1 @ep_diplomacy @TimesOfEswatinE @EswatiniDDigest @EUinEswatini @EswatinObserver

🌐 Hon. Dr. David Houinsa addressed the Assembly. 🌍🇸🇿 🌐 oacps.org #OACPS #AfricaEU #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #Multilateralism @EswatiniGovern1 @ep_diplomacy @TimesOfEswatinE @EswatiniDaily @EUinEswatini @EswatinObserver

This morning, the opening ceremony of the first Regional Africa OACPS–EU Parliamentary Assembly took place in the Ezulwini Valley, Kingdom of Eswatini, in the presence of H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki (@MBatraki) , Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, the two Co-Presidents of the Parliamentary Assembly, as well as His Royal Highness Prince Lindani representing His Majesty King Mswati III. Bringing together representatives from more than 40 African countries and several European delegations, the Assembly will address key issues related to peace and security, youth, education, mobility and the future of the Africa–EU partnership under the Samoa Agreement. 🌍🇸🇿 #OACPS #AfricaEU #Eswatini #ParliamentaryAssembly #SamoaAgreement @TimesOfEswatinE @EswatiniGovern1 @EswatinObserver @ep_diplomacy @EUinEswatini

The Africa-EU Parliamentary Bureau met yesterday under the presidency of Hon David Houinsa and Ms Hilde Vautmans to review the work that the assembly will undertake from 12-14 May 2026. Key to their discussions is the outcome document highlighting work to be undertaken jointly in addressing peace and security, trade cooperation, youth empowerment and mobility, partnership on critical raw materials, promotion of creative and cultural industries as well as cooperation under Global Gateway. 🌍🇸🇿 🌐 oacps.org #OACPS #AfricaEU #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #Multilateralism #GlobalGateway #YouthEmpowerment @EswatiniGovern1 @EswatinObserver @TimesOfEswatinE @ep_diplomacy

[PHOTOS]: His Majesty King Mswati III last night hosted a dinner in honour of OACPS-EU Parliamentarians, who are in the country for the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly that began last Thursday. The dinner was held at the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre.

On the sidelines of the Joint OACPS-EU Parliamentary Assembly, His Majesty King Mswati III hosted a banquet in honour of the African and European delegations (@ep_diplomacy) participating in this important parliamentary gathering. The evening, marked by friendship and cultural exchange, featured rich traditional performances showcasing the heritage, dances and artistic expressions of the Kingdom of Eswatini. The banquet provided a valuable opportunity for informal exchanges among parliamentarians, officials and representatives from the different regions, in a spirit of dialogue, mutual understanding and strengthened cooperation between OACPS Member States and their European Union partners. 🌍🇸🇿 🌐 oacps.org #OACPS #AfricaEU #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #Multilateralism #Eswatini #CulturalDiplomacy @EswatiniGovern1 @EswatinObserver @TimesOfEswatinE

On the sidelines of the Joint Africa–EU Parliamentary Assembly, and in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the reign of His Majesty King Mswati III and his 58th Birthday, H.E. Moussa Batraki (@MBatraki), Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), had the honour of presenting a symbolic art piece entitled “Migration” by renowned Chadian artist Appolinaire Guidimbaye, known as “DOFF”. DOFF FB : facebook.com/share/1CAx6han… DOFF IG : instagram.com/doff_official?… Through this meaningful gesture, the OACPS Secretariat also recognised the Kingdom of Eswatini’s enduring commitment to peace, stability, and national unity under the leadership of His Majesty King Mswati III. 🌍🇸🇿 🌐 oacps.org #OACPS #AfricaEU #Eswatini #CulturalDiplomacy #ArtAndDiplomacy #Multilateralism @EswatiniGovern1 @EswatinObserver @TimesOfEswatinE @EswatiniDaily

The OACPS African Region Parliamentary Group Meeting was held in Ezulwini Valley, Kingdom of Eswatini 🇸🇿 under the chairmanship of the Hon. David Houinsa of the Republic of Benin. OACPS Secretary-General, H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki (@Mbatraki), addressing the plenary called for a strong and dynamic assembly that defends the interests of member states as well as advance their national priorities. Discussions focused on the priorities of the African Parliamentary Group, the review of the draft agenda of the Africa–EU Parliamentary Assembly, as well as institutional preparations linked to the 1st Africa–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly scheduled from 12–14 May 2026. 🌍🇸🇿 🌐 oacps.org #OACPS #AfricaRegion #AfricaEU #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #Multilateralism #SamoaAgreement

📡 STREAMING LINK : oacps.org/livestreams/ 🌐 OACPS Africa Parliamentarians and European Parliamentarians gathering in the Kingdom of Eswatini 🇸🇿 will officially open the 1st Africa–EU Parliamentary Assembly at 10:00hrs local time. Following which assembly proceedings will follow till 14 May 2026, with discussions focussing on strengthening parliamentary dialogue, multilateral cooperation and the implementation of the Samoa Agreement. 🌍 📺 Live streaming will be available on oacps.org #OACPS #AfricaEU #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #Multilateralism #Eswatini

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The 7th Meeting of the Bureau of the OACPS African Region Parliamentary Assembly convened in Ezulwini Valley, Kingdom of Eswatini 🇸🇿 in the presence of the OACPS Secretary-General, Moussa Saleh Batraki (@Mbatraki) and under the leadership of Hon. Yaya Doumba Marius, President of the Central Africa Region. Discussions focused on parliamentary coordination and preparations for the upcoming Africa–EU Parliamentary engagements, including the draft agenda and programme of the 1st Africa–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly to be held from 12–14 May 2026. 🌍🇸🇿 🌐 oacps.org #OACPS #AfricaRegion #AfricaEU #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #Multilateralism