8–9 July 2025 | Sipopo Conference Center, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
The 2025 Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) Citizens' Forum represents the African Union's principal mechanism for civil society engagement, focusing on establishing a transformative social contract predicated upon justice, inclusion, and reparative frameworks. Building upon institutional precedents set through previous participatory forums in Lusaka, Nairobi, and Accra, and maintaining strategic alignment with Agenda 2063.
This edition will feature high-level policy dialogues, specialized workshops, and evidence-based recommendations to advance Africa's governance and development objectives. As a manifestation of the AU's commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development, the forum serves to foster continental unity, institutional resilience, and enhanced accountability mechanisms across member states.
Pathways to redress historical injustices and empower Afro-descendants and diaspora.
Repositioning Africa in the UN system and multilateral institutions.
Driving just transitions with inclusive, indigenous, and sustainable strategies.
Strengthening African-led health infrastructure post-COVID-19.
Combating illicit financial flows and shaping global tax equity.
Harnessing digital tools to protect civic space and promote participation.
Africa stands at a crossroads. Citizens are calling for new models of justice, governance, and cooperation.
“This is more than a forum — it’s a movement for a democratic, just, and unified Africa.”
2025 ECOSOCC Citizens’ Forum
Reimagining Democracy and Advancing Reparative Justice: A New Social Contract
8 – 9 July 2025
Sipopo Conference Center, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
Two-day forum featuring plenary sessions, thematic panels, breakout discussions, expert facilitation, Q&A segments, and a closing ceremony.
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), African Diaspora Union, Think Tanks, AU Member States, Academicians, Technical Experts, AU Commission and affiliated organs.
Register now to join the Citizens' Forum and shape the New Social Contract.