Who represents African voices on the global stage?

2022-07-07

The African Union (AU) often projects that it represents Africa's collective voice on the global stage. But recent crises, like that of Russia and Ukraine, raise questions about the AU's role and whether its member states also have a role to play in representing Africa on the global stage.

This seminar will reflect on the AU and member states' experiences in developing common African positions and projecting continental interests to the rest of the world.

Simultaneous French–English translation will be available for this event.

Chair: Ottilia Anna Maunganidze, Head of Special Projects, ISS

Speakers:

• Amb Sena Siaw-Boateng, Ambassador and Head of Mission of Ghana to Belgium and Luxembourg
• Amb Salah Francis Elhamdi, Ambassador of the Republic of Algeria to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union
• Amb Frederic Gateretse Ngoga, Focal Person on International Partnerships, African Union Commission (TBC)
• Dr Fonteh Akum, Executive Director, ISS