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AU Commissioner for Political Affairs tells the audience that AU realizes the enormous challenge of forced displacement for Agenda 2063 and the 2030 global development agenda. Hence the AU declared 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees. #dgtrends #AGA_Platform

The AU Commissioner says given the enormity of the displacement challenge, the AU has decided to establish the African Humanitatian Agency (AfHA). AfHA will be tasked with spearheading Humanitatian action on the continent. #dgtrends #AGA_Platform

Dr. George Okoth-Obbo of UNHCR talks of the need for a handshake between the Humanitatian and the political underpinnings of displacement if we are to find durable solutions: need to invest more in prevention. #dgtrends #AGA_Platform

Okoth-Obbo says we have made commendable progress in addressing the plight of 7.4 million refugees. But we are doing poorly in addressing the plight of 17.8 million internally displaced persons. #dgtrends #AGA_Platform

Aswan Forum now concluding. HE Abdelfattah el-Sisi delivering his closing statement. Reemphasizes the need for African solutions to African problems. #dgtrends #AGA_Platform

Happening now: the regional consultation in AU Transitional Justice Policy for East and Southern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. John Ikubaje making a presentation on the the policy. The policy aims to help countries heal from civil wars and authoritarianism. #DGtrends #AGA_Paltform

In Nairobi today, John Ikubaje reminds us that AU Transitional Justice should be owned and led by Africans to ensure that African problems are addressed through African solutions. Traditional TJ mechanisms are key for sustainable success in the long run. #DGtrends #AGA_Platform

These are the eleven (11) pillars of the AU Transitional Justice Policy. This policy is unique and context specific to Africa. The pillars also mainstream cross cutting issues to accommodate marginalized social groups. #Dgtrends #AGA_Platform

History unfolding today in Addis Ababa as the Permanent Representative Committee (PRC) receives the inaugural report of the New PRC Sun-Committee on Human Rights, Democracy and Governance. This is part of operationalisation of the African Governance Architecture. #DGTrends

I guess we can all agree on what Aid has not reduced over the years; 1. Inequalities. Weighed against market fundamentalism 2. Obstacles to growth 3. Political fragility 4. Political dependence. Weighed against donor controls. On average,Aid,has a negative effect in the long run

Today we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa. A decade of robust discourses on entrenching participatory governance as a pre-requisite for peace and socio-economic development on the continent #DGTrends

When we began the High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance, we were extremely optimistic of Africa’s democratic prospects. Today, ten years on, Africa’s democratic light has dimmed. Democracy needs to be revived, revamped and re-engineered anew. #DGTrends

As we commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the HLD, we should focus on how to reverse the current democratic backsliding. In this regard, we need three main tools: (a) strong institutions, (b) active citizenry and (c) transformative leadership. #DGTrends

The 10th Anniversary of the HLD should help us re-imagine democracy in Africa. Inspired by Claude Ake, Thandika Mkandawire and Adebayo Adedeji (May their soul Rest In Peace), there is need to transcend electoral democracy. We need to embrace developmental democracy. #DGTrends #

10th Anniversary of the HLD. Afrobarometer surveys highlight five key social problems: unemployment; inaccessible healthcare; educational crisis; poverty and lack of clean water. Electoral democracy has not delivered on these. Developmental democracy can and must. #DGTrends

The 10th Anniversary of the High Level Dialogue has kicked off. Inspiring opening remarks by Chair of the AGA Platform,HE Remy Lumbu and HE Amb Bankole Adeoye, PAPS Commissioner. Two important messages of hope for democratic governance in Africa. #DGTrends #SummitforDemocracy

First substantive session now on. Prof Maloka, Dr Roba Shorano and Ms Idayat Hassan are the panelists. Maloka urges human agency for democratic change. He also cautions against zero-sum politics in Africa #DGTrends #SummitforDemocracy

10th HLD anniversary: Ms Idayat celebrates vibrant civil society in Defence of democracy. Reminds us of popular protests and social media as avenues for confronting democratic backsliding and autocratic upsurge. #DGTrends #SummitforDemocracy

10th HLD Anniversary: Dr Roba Sharano observes a trend of high popular demand for democracy in Africa. But low supply of democracy by state authorities. This gap has to be closed. #DGTrends #SummitforDemocracy