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The WorldSkills Africa Capacity Building Programme launched in seven African countries, strengthening national skills training systems and helping adapt international standards to local contexts. The programme introduces a scalable assessment framework, aligning technical and vocational education and training delivery with global standards while embracing the unique training needs of Africa.

Traditional leaders across Africa are challenging colonial-era legacies in land governance. At the 2025 Conference on Land Policy in Africa, the Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa brought together leaders and scholars to highlight the enduring role of customary systems in protecting land, identity, and community rights.

Excluding persons with disabilities is not only a social injustice; it is also a profound economic loss. The We Can Do More campaign launched in commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlights the power of inclusion.
When barriers fall and persons with disabilities are included, our societies grow stronger, and our collective potential expands.
 

As Mozambique moves toward its first National Data Governance Policy, an inclusive, participatory reform process is showing how aligning national frameworks with the African Union Data Policy Framework can unlock safer data sharing and stronger data-driven development.

Media plays a crucial role in shaping our communities and can be educative and gender-just spaces that drive meaningful impact for lasting change. This year’s African Women in Media Conference (AWiM25) has continued to serve as a catalyst for fostering tangible progress towards creating a media ecosystem that is inclusive and safe for everyone.

Young storytellers from five African cities are bringing stories of resilience to life through photography. Following an intensive training in Nairobi, they are now embarking on a three-month mentorship journey, capturing how communities respond to urban risks and climate challenges.

In a time where global partnerships are under increasing scrutiny, the African Union and Germany are demonstrating that cooperation still drives progress. Their renewed commitment in Addis Ababa marks a powerful step forward for Africa’s sustainable growth, shared prosperity, and regional integration.

The Luanda Infrastructure Financing Summit marked a major step forward in advancing Africa’s infrastructure and economic transformation agenda. Birgit Pickel, Director-General for Africa at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, reaffirmed Germany’s continued support to the African Union and its partners, highlighting the triple win of sustainable investments in infrastructure, energy, and related sectors for Africa, Europe, and Germany.

Tunisia marks early success in continental trade. Under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), 42 Tunisian companies have completed 370 export transactions to date, benefiting from lower trade costs and improved access to markets across Africa. As one of eight pilot countries participating in the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative, Tunisia has enabled its exporters to move goods more efficiently using special trade certificates.