African Union (AU) leaders have been urged by President John Dramani Mahama to create focused programs that give women and youth leadership positions first priority.
He clarified how important these groups are to propelling Africa's development and guaranteeing the continent's future is more inclusive and egalitarian.
President Mahama emphasized the necessity of a paradigm change in the AU's governance style while speaking at a High-Level Retreat on African Union Institutional Reforms at Kenya's State House in Nairobi.
He emphasized that including women and young people in leadership roles will enhance decision-making and unlock the unrealized potential that is crucial for Africa's progress.
President Mahama went on to point out that the continent's excessive dependency on outside allies threatens the AU's autonomy and self-governance.
He urged African member states to assume more responsibility for the union's reforms and programs and called for a fresh commitment to resource mobilization within the continent.
Leaders discussed institutional reforms that are necessary to improve the AU's governance and operational effectiveness at the retreat.
"Africa's future depends on its youth because over 60% of our population is under the age of 25 and yet their voices are rarely heard in policymaking."
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