Morocco Elected to African Union Advisory Board on Corruption
Marrakech, The Gulf Observer: Morocco has been elected to the African Union Advisory Board on Corruption (AUABC) during the 45th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council held in Accra, Ghana. Nadia Annouz, Vice-President of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and the Fight against Corruption, will represent Morocco on the board for a six-year term.
Annouz secured the North African region’s position with an overwhelming majority of 35 votes. The Moroccan state press agency hailed the appointment as a recognition of Morocco’s expertise and commitment to combating corruption at both national and continental levels.
The 45th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council commenced on Thursday in Accra, with Morocco’s delegation led by Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates. The delegation included Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the AU and ECA-UN Mohamed Arrouchi, Ambassador and Director-General of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation Mohamed Methqal, Ambassador to Ghana Imane Ouaadil, and Director of the Great Maghreb, UMA, and AU Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Hassane Boukili.
The two-day meeting focuses on examining critical reports and addressing key issues for the continent’s development. Discussions will cover the AU’s 2024 theme of education, participation in the G20, partnerships, and the adoption of the 2025 budget.
