African Union urges leaders to cement democracy, good governance

Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, has underlined the need for African leaders to work diligently for the advance  and consolidation of democracy, transparency, and good governance in the continent, stressing that these are essential conditions for peace, inclusive development, prosperity, and Africa’s integration.

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has reaffirmed in a statement on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy the fundamental importance of democracy, the rule of law and good governance for peace, stability, and sustainable development on the continent. 

The AUC Chairperson has recalled the normative frameworks adopted by the African Union, in particular the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, which remains the reference instrument guiding Member States in their efforts to consolidate democratic institutions and promote citizen participation. 

“On this symbolic day, he encourages Member States to redouble their efforts to advance and consolidate democracy, transparency, and good governance, which are essential conditions for peace, inclusive development, prosperity, and Africa’s integration.” he underlined in a communique issued on Monday.

He further reiterated “the unwavering commitment of the African Union to support its Member States and the peoples of Africa in realizing their democratic and good governance aspirations.”
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