The African Union Fee (AUC), via its Political Affairs, Peace and Safety Division (PAPS) and with the facilitation of the African Governance Structure and the African Peace and Safety Structure (AGA-APSA) Secretariat, convened a capacity-building workshop on the African Constitution on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) on 22-23 Could 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The workshop aimed to strengthen the technical capacities of Member States on the ACDEG and foster renewed political will to ratify, cultivate, implement, and report on the Constitution.
Adopted in 2007 and entered into pressure in 2012, the ACDEG is an important authorized instrument that underscores Africa’s collective dedication to upholding constitutional order, entrenching respect for human rights, and strengthening the rule of legislation past electoral democracy. It’s a cornerstone of the AU’s Agenda 2063, which envisions an built-in, affluent, and peaceable Africa, pushed by its personal residents.
So far, 46 Member States have signed the Constitution, 39 have ratified it, but solely two State Events have submitted their implementation reviews. The workshop, which focused the Member States that haven’t ratified, centered on 5 key outcomes:
Enhanced Understanding of the ACDEG: Individuals explored the Constitution’s normative foundations to deepen comprehension of its provisions and make clear the ratification course of. Reaffirmation of Democratic Governance as a Pillar of Peace and Safety: The discussions emphasised that democratic governance serves as the primary line of defence in opposition to instability in Africa. Additionally they highlighted the vital significance of linking the African Governance Structure (AGA) and the African Peace and Safety Structure (APSA) on the Member State stage. Identification of Challenges and Options: Member States shared experiences and proposed sensible options to beat limitations to the ratification, domestication, and reporting on the ACDEG. Harnessing complementarity: Discussions underscored that the Constitution exists to strengthen and entrench a tradition of democracy by acknowledging and supporting the authorized and constitutional frameworks of Member States. Reporting: Member States highlighted the necessity for simplified and synchronised reporting procedures and prolonged timeframes to keep away from duplication and cut back the executive prices of reporting.
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The deliberations in Nairobi have generated renewed momentum, inspiring a shared imaginative and prescient amongst Member States to speed up progress on the Constitution. Individuals expressed optimism that the outcomes of the assembly would result in concrete actions, together with elevated ratification and well timed submission of State Celebration reviews.
The African Union stays steadfast in its dedication to selling democracy, peace, safety and growth in keeping with Agenda 2063: The Africa We Need and the Africa We Deserve.
For Extra Info Contact:
Ms. Makda Mikre Tessema, Senior, Democracy and Governance Knowledgeable, AGA-APSA Secretariat, Division of Political Affairs, Peace, and Safety, AUC, Makdam@africa-union.org .
