Africa wins key seats at UN aviation body, boosts push for single air market

The success at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 42nd Assembly in Montreal gives Africa nearly a quarter of the seats on the 36-member ICAO Council...

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African nations achieved a significant victory at the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, securing eight seats on the 36-member ICAO Council. This outcome gives Africa its strongest representation ever in the global aviation body, enhancing its push for a unified single air market.

Africa now holds nearly a quarter of the seats on the ICAO Council, with Angola, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda elected.
African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Lerato Mataboge, stated this reflects global trust in Africa's expertise and contributions.
The win is expected to accelerate the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative and ensure Africa's priorities are heard at the highest level of global aviation policy.

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