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08/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2026 15:53

African Union and World Bank to Launch Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs

WHAT: Launch of Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs

The African Union, the World Bank and partners will launch Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs, a new publication examining how deeper regional integration can increase intra-African trade, strengthen regional value chains and support Africa's industrialisation and economic growth.

WHEN: 28th August 2026

TIME: 12:30 PM EAT

WHERE: African Union Headquarters and online

WHO: The African Union, World Bank and UNECA

WHY: The launch will bring together policymakers, trade and regional integration experts, the private sector, development partners, researchers and media to discuss the report's findings and what they mean for the future of African trade and integration.

KEY SPEAKERS:

  1. H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi - Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission

  2. Andrew Dabalen - Chief Economist, Africa Development Economics, World Bank Group

  3. Ndiamé Diop - Regional Vice President, Eastern and Southern Africa, World Bank Group

  4. Nathan M. Belete - Director, Regional Programs, World Bank Group

For Livestream click on: https://vimeo.com/event/6144695

Download the report here on: Integrating Africa from Threads to Hubs | African Union

For further information, please contact:

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