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History of the Creation of AIGC / CAGT
February 14 and 15, 2020, the Extraordinary Summit of African Sovereigns and Traditional Leaders took place in Addis Ababa, resulting in the formation of the Organizing Commission of the Federation of Associations of Traditional and Customary Authorities of Africa (COFAA). COFAA aims to unite various organizations representing customary authorities and traditional leaders in Africa, creating a constitution for a network that promotes peace, security, and hospitality. Mr. KATEBE KATOTO Raphael was appointed as the Commissioner General for this initiative..
Purpose and Objectives
he African Indigenous Governance Council (AIGC) is committed to promoting human dignity, the sovereignty of African states, and the well-being of Africans and Afro-descendants in the diaspora..
Membership
Membership in the AIGC is voluntary, without distinction of race, sex, religion, nationality or political belief and works by co-opting a prospect who vouches for his good character and adheres to the objectives and vision of AIGC. He must be a traditional and / or spiritual leader duly recognized by a community and the administrative / traditional institutions of his country of origin to gain prior access to the status of CGAA and who regularly pays his annual contributions.
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