African Border Day Explained

The African Border Day is an annual event celebrated on 7 June to promote peace, cross-border cooperation and regional and continental integration in Africa.[1]

History

The African Border Day was launched as part of the African Union Border Programme (AUBP) to strengthen conflict prevention mechanisms amongst African states.[2]

The first African Border Day celebration was held in 2011 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kodjo . Tchioffo . African Union Border Programme (AUBP) - African Union - Peace and Security Department . 2023-08-11 . African Union,Peace and Security Department . en.
  2. Web site: Border governance in Africa: Support to the African Union Border Programme (AUBP) . 2023-08-12 . United Nations Network on Migration . en.
  3. Web site: Africa: AU Celebrates First African Border Day . 2023-08-12 . News From Africa.

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