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Strengthening Cooperation between African Union and IGAD to Implement the AU #BorderGovernance Strategy and Promote Cross-Border Cooperation among Member States The regional sensitization workshop on the AU Border Governance Strategy for IGAD and the IGAD member states marks a remarkable milestone in border governance, aligning with AU’s vision for peace and integration. Key discussions on the AU Border Governance Strategy highlighted the need for regional cooperation and legal frameworks to address new challenges in border governance. This event underscores the collective commitment to enhancing borderlands as zones of economic growth and stability, pivotal for Africa’s development. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dazup6Q7 #AUBorderGovernance #IGAD #BorderGovernanceStrategy #CrossBorderCooperation #EconomicGrowth #RegionalStability #AfricaDevelopment #SustainableBorders #IntegrationForPeace #Africa

#BOMCA10 organised a technical assistance mission in Tajikistan to support the national authorities in updating National Border Management Strategies and its Action Plan. During the programme activity, #EU and international #bordersecurity practices and modern cooperation mechanisms were presented. Moreover, the mission analysed domestic developments in the field of #bordersecurity in Tajikistan, as well as reviewing the recommendations of the Assessment Mission performed within #BOMCA phase 9. #BOMCA #BOMCA10 #EU4Tajikistan #bordersecurity #bordermanagement

This article examines the multifaceted interplay between conflict, border militarisation, and migration, which is essential for understanding the intricate complexities shaping the security landscapes within and beyond conflict-affected regions. African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)

Border governance policies must resonate with the realities faced by frontier-adjacent populations to be effective. Understanding the socio-cultural dynamics of border areas is crucial, with daily border crossers serving as pivotal advocates for these policies. From 2021 to 2022, I oversaw a regional assessment on illicit trafficking in border communities across #SoutheastAsia. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our team of 46 UNV Asia & the Pacific collected 4,950 samples across 40 locations in #Cambodia, #LaoPDR, #Malaysia, #Thailand, and #Vietnam. The findings were compiled into a UNODC regional report launched during last year's Regional Dialogue on Border Management Cooperation for #ASEAN Member States. We take pride in contributing to enhanced technical assistance planning and advocating for a community-centered approach to address transboundary challenges in ASEAN. Attached is the report for your reference. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand Valentina Pancieri Suchaya M. Magali V.

In this article Michlene Mongae explores the intricate dynamics between conflict, border militarisation, and #migration. Her analysis underscores the importance of adopting a migration-sensitive approach to border militarisation. Read more in the latest edition of the Conflict & Resilience Monitor here https://lnkd.in/dvE-QQFN

Top 10 African Countries with the Largest Shared Border Coverage: 1. Democratic Republic of Congo🇨🇩 - Shared Border Coverage: 10,481 km - Global Rank: 8th 2. Mali🇲🇱 - Shared Border Coverage: 7,908 km - Global Rank: 11th 3. Sudan🇸🇩 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,819 km - Global Rank: 17th 4. Algeria🇩🇿 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,734 km - Global Rank: 18th 5. Chad🇹🇩 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,406 km - Global Rank: 21st 6. Zambia🇿🇲 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,043 km - Global Rank: 22nd 7. South Sudan🇸🇸 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,018 km - Global Rank: 23rd 8. Ethiopia🇪🇹 - Shared Border Coverage: 5,925 km - Global Rank: 25th 9. Central African Republic🇨🇫 - Shared Border Coverage: 5,920 km - Global Rank: 26th 10. Niger🇳🇪 - Shared Border Coverage: 5,834 km - Global Rank: 28th

Top 10 African Countries with the Largest Shared Border Coverage: 1. Democratic Republic of Congo🇨🇩 - Shared Border Coverage: 10,481 km - Global Rank: 8th 2. Mali🇲🇱 - Shared Border Coverage: 7,908 km - Global Rank: 11th 3. Sudan🇸🇩 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,819 km - Global Rank: 17th 4. Algeria🇩🇿 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,734 km - Global Rank: 18th 5. Chad🇹🇩 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,406 km - Global Rank: 21st 6. Zambia🇿🇲 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,043 km - Global Rank: 22nd 7. South Sudan🇸🇸 - Shared Border Coverage: 6,018 km - Global Rank: 23rd 8. Ethiopia🇪🇹 - Shared Border Coverage: 5,925 km - Global Rank: 25th 9. Central African Republic🇨🇫 - Shared Border Coverage: 5,920 km - Global Rank: 26th 10. Niger🇳🇪 - Shared Border Coverage: 5,834 km - Global Rank: 28th

Can the current situation on the Ukraine-Poland border be tackled with deploying a Frontex monitoring mission? If Frontex personnel were deployed near border crossings with a mandate for observation and reporting, or perhaps even for handing out humanitarian aid to waiting drivers and passengers, this would help Polish, European and Ukrainian societies to obtain impartial information about the blockade and also it would reduce the likelihood of violent conflicts. The proposed mission at the Polish border would, of course, differ significantly from Frontex's usual modus operandi, which is typically called upon in migration crises, but it aligns perfectly with the logic of its tasks within the framework of the EU Integrated Border Management Strategy. These include monitoring, information gathering, information exchange, risk analysis, and even assisting member states in facilitating the crossing of external borders. Moreover, if Frontex were involved in facilitating free trade and free movement of people rather than its traditional role of countering illegal border crossings, this could somewhat mitigate the harsh criticism the agency comes under in Western academic and human rights circles, which is little known in Ukraine, but significantly shapes the public discourse surrounding Frontex within the European Union. #Frontex #Poland #Ukraine #Border

Let’s talk about border security.. Day 2 is starting in a few hours and we are looking forward to great panels and interesting discussions. #world #border #security

Albania's National Council for European Integration discusses advancements in EU integration, focusing on border management and institutional cooperation, highlighting the significance of the Berlin Process. #Albania #EUIntegration #BerlinProcess 🇦🇱🇪🇺 https://lnkd.in/d4rVxZTy