The position of the General Secretary of the UNA (United Nations of Africa) within the framework of the Marine Foundation’s United Five Oceans (U5O) World Peace Confederation is a prestigious and influential role. As one of the five boards of the U5O, the UNA holds a continental responsibility for Africa, aiming to foster unity and prosperity among its member nations.

Here are the key elements that define this position:

Role and Responsibilities

Continental Leadership: The General Secretary is the top representative for the UNA, responsible for overseeing and guiding the mission of African unity and development. The role involves driving collaboration among African nations, with the primary focus on growth, stability, and mutual prosperity.

Reporting Structure: The General Secretary is not merely a figurehead but has real decision-making power. They report directly to the Chairman of the U5O, with the ability to implement decisions across all boards of the organization. This creates a close link between continental leadership and the broader global peace mission of U5O.

Appointment: Uniquely, the General Secretary is appointed through the chamber of law governed by 15 supervisory members of the Marine Foundation, rather than being elected by national members. This ensures the General Secretary is chosen based on qualifications, vision, and alignment with the core values of the Marine Foundation and the U5O.

Continental and Global Impact

National Membership: The UNA facilitates the inclusion of nations through an important democratic process. To become a national member of the UNA, a country’s membership must be agreed upon by a vote of 50 national ambassadors from any African country. This shows the General Secretary’s role in ensuring the integrity of the process and promoting unity among member nations.

Annual Ambassadors’ Banquet: One of the General Secretary’s key activities is the orchestration of the “Banquet of Ambassadors,” an annual diplomatic event in each capital city across Africa, held every month over 12 months. This provides an ongoing platform for diplomacy, collaboration, and celebration of progress among African nations.

Symbol of Leadership

As a unifying figure, the General Secretary represents the voice and vision of African nations within a global confederation. This position holds the potential to build bridges across nations, advance economic peace, and shape a more unified African identity within the broader vision of world peace and cooperation laid out by the Marine Foundation.

In summary, the General Secretary of the UNA is a continental leader, diplomat, and visionary whose decisions shape the future of African cooperation and development under the U5O’s global peace efforts. This role requires not only diplomatic skills but also a commitment to the values of unity, justice, and development.