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(Day 1) Official Opening - Unstoppable Africa…

(Day 1) Official Opening - Unstoppable Africa 2025

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Meetings & Events
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01:40:02
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English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Summary
Unstoppable Africa stands as the leading African-convened business forum outside the continent. Hosted by United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union, the event will take place on 21-22 September 2025 on the margins of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York.
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Agenda:

  • Welcome by MCs

  • Official Opening Video and Unstoppable African Performance

  • Official Opening Remarks: Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Global Compact; H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission; António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations

  • High Level Panel: The BIG PUSH: How does Africa Shape the Markets?

  • Unstoppable Startups: Irene Simon Ivambi, Founder, Mrembo Naturals & Member, UNDP timbuktoo Accelerator Programme

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"The BIG Push: Africa Shapes the Markets" is the theme for Unstoppable Africa 2025

Key topics include:

  • Building African-led global partnerships
  • Maximizing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for regional trade and value chains
  • Strengthening digital and technological innovation
  • Driving self-sufficiency in key industries
  • Positioning Africa as a global investment hub
  • Investing in education and skills development
  • Supporting the creative sector

The message is clear: Africa must forge new partnerships, attract bold investments, and build world-class industries. By acting decisively, Africa can turn global disruptions into opportunities for growth and leadership.

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