Johannesburg: Morocco is actively participating in the 5th African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Transport and Energy, held in Johannesburg. This session, organized by the African Union Commission in cooperation with South Africa, carries the theme ‘The Africa We Are Building: Transport and Energy as Catalysts for Africa’s Prosperity’. The primary objective is to enhance coordination and develop common policies that support continental integration and the implementation of Agenda 2063.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the event is structured in two phases. The first phase, an expert meeting on April 27 and 28, will concentrate on reviewing progress made on continental projects and preparing comprehensive reports. The second phase, a ministerial session set for April 30, will focus on adopting recommendations and making strategic policy decisions.

The meeting aims to accelerate the continental integration agenda by improving coordination, policies, and infrastructure investments. It will e
specially serve as an opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and explore solutions related to renewable energy and the continent’s energy transition.

Key discussions will revolve around transport and connectivity, including strengthening continental links, developing the African Single Air Transport Market, and planning for the future through the discussion of sectoral action plans for the period 2026-2027 and the energy statistics strategy (2026-2031).

Participants are set to review the adoption of the 2025-2027 action plan, promote the transport sector with a focus on safety and digitization, and examine pathways to energy transition through renewable energy initiatives and market integration. The session will also address the mobilization of funding to enhance regional connectivity and support the transition to clean and sustainable energy systems.

The event is expected to conclude with the adoption of reports and decisions from the previous
session held in Zanzibar 2023, the election of a new executive committee for the Specialized Technical Committee, and the formulation of strategic ministerial guidelines for priority projects in the transportation and energy sectors.