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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚! 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐮 🇧🇫: AUDA-NEPAD has officially kickstarted a high-level Regional Engagement of Health and Biosafety Regulators from West Africa, under the Africa Integrated Vector Management (IVM) Platform. This engagement brings together national regulators and regional bodies—including UEMOA, CILSS, and WAHO—to advance regulatory preparedness for innovative vector control tools, particularly genetically modified mosquitoes and gene drive technologies. Also in attendance were representatives of the Ministers of Health, Environment, Research & Higher Education, underscoring national ownership Special focus was placed on transboundary concerns, including the need for regional coordination, risk communication, and joint oversight in the face of cross-border impacts of gene drive releases This meeting is a timely step toward building coherent, science-based, and regionally harmonised regulatory systems that support innovation while safeguarding public and environmental health.

📢 The #AUEVAWGConvention was adopted at the 38th AU Summit in Feb 2025. The final legal text is now out! This is a defining moment for Africa—let’s unite for ratification, implementation, and accountability. Find out more on the convention👉🏽: au.int/en/aucevawg

We have signed an MoU with Mercy Ships International ( @MercyShipsASC ) at the 2024 World Policy Conference to revolutionize surgical care in Africa. Key areas: ✅ Strengthening healthcare systems ✅ Training health workers for sustainable surgical care ✅ Improving surgical infrastructure ✅ Advocacy & awareness Our CEO, @nardosbthomas “This partnership combines our expertise to deliver transformative healthcare solutions for millions across Africa.” Dr. Juliette Tuakli, Africa Ambassador for MercyShips: “Together, we can bridge the gap in surgical care and bring hope to the most vulnerable.” Aligned with #Agenda2063 & #SDG3, this partnership drives progress toward improved Universal Healthcare

Dakar, 17 déc (APS) – Le secrétaire général de l'Agence sénégalaise de réglementation pharmaceutique, Alassane Mbengue, a annoncé le lancement, ce mardi, d’un p… Source : Agence de presse sénégalaise - APS - La vitrine du Sénégal search.app/gxA8dABgSwCgeW… @nardosbthomas @SymerreGrey @_AfricanUnion @Agenda2063N

The AU’s 2024 theme, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century,” underscores resilient, inclusive education. Today, our director @SymerreGrey and team engaged Senegal’s Hon. Minister Amadou Moustapha N. SARRE to strengthen collaboration on skills development. With a €88M portfolio across 8 AU states, we’re expanding TVET, fostering innovation, and empowering Africa’s workforce through improved infrastructure, equipment, curriculum, teacher capacity, scholarships, and shared skills frameworks for greater impact. #Agenda2063 @nardosbthomas

The @_AfricanUnion African Medicines Agency Envoy, Dr. Michel Sidibé, praised Senegal's Ministry of Health for its collaboration with @NEPAD_Agency. He emphasized the joint program's role in advancing health, skills development, and economic growth through local medicine production in the country. Symerre Grey-Johnson, our Director of Human Capital and Institutional Development, commended Senegal's leadership as a NEPAD founding member, driving programs that deliver socioeconomic development in Senegal, West Africa, and beyond. #Agenda2063

5/5: Senegal is now a leader in delivering essential healthcare services, proving the success of African partnerships.#Agenda2063

4/5: We have worked with Senegal’s government to create customized health initiatives, addressing the country’s priorities.

3/5: This collaboration will strengthen healthcare systems and benefit all while also showcasing our commitment to solving Africa’s health challenges and driving socio-economic growth.

2/5: H.E Dr. Ibrahima Sy, Senegal's Health Minister: "We are proud to work with @NEPAD_Agency to improve healthcare and achieve sustainable development."

1/5- Advancing Health and Skills Development: @NEPAD_Agency and Senegal have partnered to improve health and skills development. This collaboration will strengthen healthcare systems and benefit all Senegalese. #Agenda2063

Happening Now: Continental Education Conference! Exploring how technology is transforming Education in Africa #Agenda2063 @OfficialAPET @IDRC_CRDI @UNICEF @SymerreGrey

🌍 Inspiring discussions and regional insights from the High-Level Side Event at #COP16Riyadh: Implementation, Monitoring & Reporting of LDN Targets – Lessons from SADC Case Studies. #Agenda2063 #GenerationRestoration

Experts from @COMESA_HQ Member States gathered in Zambia for a workshop on Regulatory Information Management Systems. The Key focus: boosting IT capacity, transparency, & regional collaboration to combat Substandard and Falsified medicines. #Health #Pharma #Africa

At #COP16 in Saudi Arabia, AUDA-NEPAD's Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong (@EstherineF) warned: "75% of Africa's cultivated lands are degraded, causing hunger, poverty & ecosystem loss. Without action, over half of arable land may be unusable in 20 years."

Youth Innovation Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies at the Science Forum South Africa! 🎙️🌍 Exploring how innovation is #TransformingAfrica. Join the conversation today on #success" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">zoom.us/j/97404510514?… and tomorrow, registration.dlr-pt.de/en/virtual-wor… #Agenda263 #YouthInnovation #EmergingTech

In partnership with @aeon_collective, we’re developing Human-Centered Solution Dashboards to transform restoration and land monitoring in Africa—advancing sustainable land management through innovation and collaboration. 🌍 "Our @Afr100_Official framework blends satellite tech, local expertise & science to track nature, governance & economy—unlocking climate finance & guiding impactful interventions." Says @EstherineF at #UNCCDCOP16. #Agenda2063 #GenerationRestoration

Communication advocacy and knowledge management has a pivotal role in #PostMalabo and #Agenda2063 with the involvement of CAADP Youth Network and CAADP Journalist Network

Our Newsletter series on #Post_Malabo Agenda for action on CAADP are here, follow, learn and get involved in the progress we are making towards the development of @AUC_CAADP Declaration and 10-year action plan in 2025

Today, we held a Technical Working Group workshop on #Post_Malabo Agenda development. Our emphasis is to develop an #Inclusive, #consultative & #Evidence_based 10years CAADP agenda for Africa's Agri-Food Systems towards #Agenda2063 & #SDGs. With @NEPAD_Agency, #RECS & #Partners