Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU)

by The Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU)

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Treaty & Declaration establishing the CONSULAR & DIPLOMATIC SERVICE UNIVERSITY (CDSU)

Preamble

We, the representatives of the African Diplomatic Organization (ADO) and the African Union Youth Assembly (AUYA), in recognition of the importance of fostering diplomatic relations, international cooperation, and the training of future diplomats and leaders, hereby establish the Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU). This treaty grants the CDSU its autonomous status under the Continental Treaty of the AUYA General Assembly.

Article I: Establishment of CDSU

1. The Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU) is hereby established as a premier Foreign Service Institute in Africa. 2. The CDSU shall be located in Accra, Ghana, and shall serve as the primary institution for training Career Diplomats, Emerging Leaders, and young Diplomats across Africa.

Article II: Mission and Objectives

1. The CDSU aims to train future diplomats and leaders through rigorous academic programs, practical training modules, and comprehensive research initiatives. 2. The University shall promote peace, security, and international cooperation through its educational programs and research activities. 3. The CDSU shall collaborate with global institutions, including the United Nations University (UNU), to enhance its academic and research capabilities.

Article III: Autonomy Status

1. The Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU) is hereby granted full autonomy under the Continental Treaty of the AUYA General Assembly. 2. The CDSU shall have the authority to govern its academic, administrative, and financial affairs independently, in accordance with its mission and objectives.

Article IV: Governance Structure

1. The CDSU shall be governed by a Board of Trustees, consisting of representatives from the ADO, AUYA, and other relevant stakeholders. 2. The Board of Trustees shall appoint the President of the University, who shall oversee the day-to-day operations of the CDSU. 3. The academic and administrative policies of the CDSU shall be determined by the University Senate, consisting of faculty members, administrators, and student representatives.

Article V: Funding and Resources

1. The CDSU shall receive funding from the ADO, AUYA, and other international donors to support its academic and research activities. 2. The University shall be authorized to seek additional funding through grants, partnerships, and other financial initiatives to ensure its sustainability and growth.

Article VI: Collaboration and Partnerships

1. The CDSU shall establish partnerships with international organizations, governments, and academic institutions to promote research, exchange programs, and collaborative projects. 2. The University shall actively engage in outreach activities to promote its programs and initiatives across Africa and beyond.

Article VII: Implementation and Amendments

1. This treaty shall come into effect upon its ratification by the representatives of the ADO and AUYA. 2. Any amendments to this treaty shall require the approval of the majority of the representatives of the ADO and AUYA.

Signatories

The following representatives of the African Diplomatic Organization (ADO) and the African Union Youth Assembly (AUYA) hereby sign this treaty in witness of their commitment to establishing and supporting the Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU):

Country	Nationality	Name	Position	Signatories
Algeria		Amb. Dr. Ahmed Bensalah	ADO's Country Diplomat of Algeria	Signed
Angola		Amb. Maria dos Santos	ADO's Country Diplomat of Angola	Signed
Benin		Amb. Etienne Bato	ADO's Country Diplomat of Benin	Signed
Botswana		Amb. Debero Lekgowe	ADO's Country Diplomat of Botswana	Signed
Burkina Faso		Amb. Lingue Sanita	ADO's Country Diplomat of Burkina Faso	Signed
Burundi		Amb. Jean-Pierre capingo	ADO's Country Diplomat of Burundi	Signed
Cabo Verde		Amb. Ana Pereira	ADO's Country Diplomat of Cabo Verde	Signed
Cameroon		Amb. Paul Ngandou	ADO's Country Diplomat of Cameroon	Signed
Central African Republic		Amb. Barado Nzapaké	ADO's Country Diplomat of Central African Republic	Signed
Chad		Amb. Sisseh Ahmed	ADO's Country Diplomat of Chad	Signed
Comoros		Amb. Mohamed Elamine	ADO's Country Diplomat of Comoros	Signed
Congo		Amb. Joseph Mabele	ADO's Country Diplomat of Congo	Signed
Cote d'Ivoire		Amb. Koffi Kouadio	ADO's Country Diplomat of Cote d'Ivoire	Signed
Djibouti		Amb. Hamadou Ibrahim	ADO's Country Diplomat of Djibouti	Signed
Egypt		Amb. Amina El-Sherbiny	ADO's Country Diplomat of Egypt	Signed
Equatorial Guinea		Amb. Maria Obiang	ADO's Country Diplomat of Equatorial Guinea	Signed
Eritrea		Amb. Kidane Tesfay	ADO's Country Diplomat of Eritrea	Signed
Eswatini		Amb. Themba Dlamini	ADO's Country Diplomat of Eswatini	Signed
Ethiopia		Amb. Alemayehu Abebe	ADO's Country Diplomat of Ethiopia	Signed
Gabon		Amb. Léon Nzouba	ADO's Country Diplomat of Gabon	Signed
Gambia		Amb. Lamin Sarr	ADO's Country Diplomat of Gambia	Signed
Ghana		Amb. John Vinzelts	ADO's Country Diplomat of Ghana	Signed
Guinea		Amb. Mamadou Diallo	ADO's Country Diplomat of Guinea	2015
Guinea-Bissau		Amb. Ibraima Baldé	ADO's Country Diplomat of Guinea-Bissau	Signed
Kenya		Amb. Njeri Wambui	ADO's Country Diplomat of Kenya	2015
Lesotho		Amb. Mpho Mosisili	ADO's Country Diplomat of Lesotho	Signed
Liberia		Amb. Vivian thobara	ADO's Country Diplomat of Liberia	Signed
Libya		Amb. Khaled Al-Farjani	ADO's Country Diplomat of Libya	Signed
Madagascar		Amb. deri Rajaonarima	ADO's Country Diplomat of Madagascar	Signed
Malawi		Amb. Maleki Senje	ADO's Country Diplomat of Malawi	Signed
Mali		Amb. Ibrahim Konaté	ADO's Country Diplomat of Mali	Signed
Mauritania		Amb. Mohamed Ould Saleck	ADO's Country Diplomat of Mauritania	Signed
Mauritius		Amb. Vasant Bunwaree	ADO's Country Diplomat of Mauritius	Signed
Morocco		Amb. Karim El	ADO's Country Diplomat of Morocco	Signed
Mozambique		Amb. Filipe Nyusi	ADO's Country Diplomat of Mozambique	Signed
Namibia		Amb. Hage Geingob	ADO's Country Diplomat of Namibia	Signed
Niger		Amb. Mahamadou Issoufou	ADO's Country Diplomat of Niger	Signed
Nigeria		Amb. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala	ADO's Country Diplomat of Nigeria	Signed
Sao Tome and Principe		Amb. Evaristo Carvalho	ADO's Country Diplomat of Sao Tome and Principe	Signed
Senegal		Amb. Jeremie Lokande	ADO's Country Diplomat of Senegal	Signed
Seychelles		Amb. Wavel Ramkalawan	ADO's Country Diplomat of Seychelles	Signed
Sierra Leone		Amb. Julius Maada Bio	ADO's Country Diplomat of Sierra Leone	Signed
Somalia		Amb. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud	ADO's Country Diplomat of Somalia	Signed
South Africa		Amb. Naledi Pandor	ADO's Country Diplomat of South Africa	Signed
South Sudan		Amb. Salva Kiir Mayardit	ADO's Country Diplomat of South Sudan	Signed
Sudan		Amb. Abdalla Hamdok	ADO's Country Diplomat of Sudan	Signed
Tanzania		Amb. Samia Suluhu Hassan	ADO's Country Diplomat of Tanzania	Signed
Togo		Amb. Atiso Kosi Mawuena	ADO's Country Diplomat of Togo	Signed
Tunisia		Amb. Kais Saied	ADO's Country Diplomat of Tunisia	Signed
Uganda		Amb. Dango baba musah	ADO's Country Diplomat of Uganda	Signed
Zambia		Amb. Edgar Lungu	ADO's Country Diplomat of Zambia	Signed
Zimbabwe		Amb. Emmerson Mnangagwa	ADO's Country Diplomat of Zimbabwe	Signed
--- This treaty establishes the Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU) and grants it full autonomy, supported by the African Diplomatic Organization (ADO) and the African Union Youth Assembly (AUYA). The signatories from all 54 African countries affirm their commitment to this initiative.