African Union or AU is on Friday celebrating the African Border Day in Addis Ababa under the theme: ‘African states’ commitment to transforming borders into ‘bridges’ for cooperation, integration and socio-economic development”.
AU Information head Tankou Azaa Esther said the celebration aims at sensitizing member states, regional economic communities, civil society organizations and academicians about the importance of borders in promoting peace, security and stability.
He said it also aims to give greater visibility to the AU Border Programme efforts to achieve greater African unity and integration at all levels.
Mr Azaa said the event will feature a release of part two of the documentary titled ‘African borders; from barriers to bridges’.
He said the occasion will also witness the launch of new Guidebooks on the introduction of the newly adopted convention on cross-border cooperation and a photo exhibition, showcasing ‘historical documents and images from African borders”.
The Official said AU member states, diplomatic missions’ representatives in Addis Ababa, regional economic communities, partners, civil society organizations and staff are expected to attend the celebration.