The Forty Seventh (47th) Ordinary Session of the African Union's Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) is set to commence, focusing on the theme: "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa."

The opening ceremony will feature statements from the Chairperson of the Commission and the Chairperson of the PRC, a group photo session, and media interviews.

For those interested, the event will be livestreamed here.

The primary objectives of the session include discussions on various draft reports and the preparation of the agenda for the Forty Fourth (44th) Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, scheduled for 14th to 15th February 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Participants at the PRC meeting will include Ambassadors from African Union Member States and AU officials.