On the 14th of October, 2025, Rudolph Kwanue University (RKU) duly accredited by the Government of Liberia through the National Commission on Higher Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding with African Union University (AUUI), with participation from the University of Management "TISBI" in Kazan, Russia. Management teams from all institutions expressed strong support for the partnership. TISBI has also pledged to join the RKU network.

AUUI, recognized by the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM), is affiliated with several international universities, including TISBI, Global Humanistic University, Daaru Salaam University, and Hamar University.

AUU embraces a Pan-African vision of integration and collaboration. It joins the Rudolph Kwanue University International Network with all its affiliates, as multiple agreements continue to expand our reach across Africa.

We believe education thrives through global collaboration. Our growing university and college network ensures internationally recognized qualifications for our students.

Congratulations to all as we move forward to build a stronger future together.

Dear Academics, Professionals and Stakeholders,

You are invited to the African Union University, International Annual Conference 2025.

When: November 8, 2025 

Time: 11:00 AM West Central Africa 

Venue: Mayo College and Daaru Salaam University

Registration: You can send an email to info@auuinternational.org to document your interest in attending the Conference. Further to the documentation, you will receive a reply email with the zoom registration link. 

Order of Programme:

1) Opening Courtesy (11:00 - 11:05: 5 minutes)

2) Chairperson Remarks (11:06 - 11:10: 5 minutes)

3) Statements a) President AUUI b) Vice President AUUI c) Director of Mayo College d) President Global Interfaith University e) President, TISBI. f) Chancellor, Daaru Salaam University g) Chancellor, Hamar University h) Chancellor/Representative of other Partner Universities (11:11 - 12:00) 5 minutes each)

4)Topic Presentations for Conference “Future of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance”: (12:00 - 1:10: 10 minutes each)

A. Imminent Predictions about the Future of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Diphat Tembo, CAMS, Director of the Compliance and Prevention Department of the Financial Intelligence Centre, Zambia (10 minutes)

B. Emerging Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Risks, Trends and Regulations – Rezaul Karim, ICA, CCI, Former Assistant Vice president – Financial Crime Investigations, HSBC, Bangladesh (10 minutes)

C. Top Financial Crime Predictions: Challenges and Solutions for Safeguarding our Global Economy – Professor Abdi Adan Osman, Vice Chancellor for admin and Finance and Legal Advisor, Daaru Salaam University and Researcher. (10 minutes)

D. Invesigating Fraud Related Offences Using Traditionally Programmed Systems and Artificial Intelligence - Professor Solomon Ediriverere Esomu Ph.D, Post Ph.D, DBA, DrAPO, JP, COREN, MNSE,MCPN, NIEEE,FPET,FCIML,FCMP, FCM,FCE,AICEA, AIPET, AICA, AICPAM, AUUI DEAN OF FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING (10 minutes)

E. Examining the Potential Misuse Of Artificial Intelligence To Circumvent Technology-Based Processes For AML/CFT Compliance In The Cryptocurrency Ecosystem – Prof. Ehi Eric Esoimeme Esq., LLB, BL, LLM, JD, HC, PhD, DProfQAHE, ICA, CAMC, CCO, CPRM, CRA, CFIP, FGAFM, FCACC, FERP, FIMC, HON. FQAHE, Director of Academics and International Relations, and Chairperson of the Academic Board of AUU International (10 minutes)

F. . Evolving Anti-Money Laundering Trends and Regulations - Lehana Nel, Forensic Accountant at TS Advisory and Consulting (10 minutes)

G. The Future of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Compliance in Sierra Leone – Professor Paul Allieu Kamara, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Rudolph Kwanue University and Dean of Faculty of Management Sciences at African Union University (10 minutes)

6) Signing of Memorandum of Agreement and Photo Session with Staff, Current Students and Old Students and Parents and well wishers close. (1:15 - 1:25: 10 minutes)

7) Presentation of Award of Membership of AUUI Committee to AUUI Accredited Partner representatives. (1:25 - 1:30: 5 minutes)

8) Launch of the AUU International-Mayo College Distance Learning Institute (1:30 - 1:35 - 5 minutes)

9) Presentation of Certificates to the Directors of the Distance Learning Institute as follows (1:35 - 1:50):

A. Director of Academics: Professor Ehi Eric Eric Esq. (President, AUU International) (3 minutes)

B. Director of Research: Professor Paul Allieu Kamara (Vice President, AUU International) (3 minutes)

C. Director of Development Services. Dr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba (President, Global Interfaith University) (3 minutes)

D. Director of Management Services. Dr. Sesay, (Director of Studies, Mayo College of Medical Laboratory and Technology) (3 minutes)

10) Closing Remarks (1:50 - 2:00)

All participants who attend the event will receive a digital Certificate of Participation.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference. 

We are glad to share the great news that Professor Paul Allieu Kamara of Rudolph Kwanue University and African Union University, Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme of Rudolph Kwanue University, James Hope University and African Union University and Dr. Wence Nwoga of James Hope University have been nominated for the Anti-corruption Excellence Award. The Award Ceremony will hold in December 2025 with Global Recognition and financial rewards to the winners. Congratulations to all of them. 

On the 27th of September, 2025, the African Union University and Mayo College graduation and matriculation ceremony for year 2025 took place and the event was a huge success. Below are some of the photos taken at the event. 

The official Book Launch of Global AML Regulation: Developing Countries' Compliance Challenges held on August 28, 2025 at 2pm BST. The book which was edited by Dr. Nkechikwu Valerie Azinge-Egbiri of Lancaster University, Professor Nicholas Ryder of Cardiff University and Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme of James Hope University, Rudolph Kwanue University and African Union University, and published by Routledge in year 2025 features fifteen chapters from twenty-one expert contributors, both academics and practitioners. 

The event which was hosted by the Global South Dialogue on Economic Crime and Dr. Joy Malala commenced with Dr. Nkechikwu Valerie Azinge-Egbiri providing background information of how the book was put together. Nkechikwu revealed the conversation that she had with her Co-Editors on why developing countries are not complying with the Financial Action Task Force Standards and how can they comply better and improve the effectiveness of their compliance framework and internal controls. The Editors had identified indigenous and exogenous factors during their preliminary discussions. The indigenous factors range from weak institutional strength to lack of interagency collaboration, cultural issues and lack of transparency. The exogenous factors range from regulatory imperialism and legitimacy challenges. The Editors later researched extensively on these issues and identified twenty-one experts made up of academics and practitioners to discuss these factors that affect compliance and what developing countries can do to ensure improved compliance going forward. 

Professor Abiola Babajide of James Hope University ably represented by Dr. David Oke of James Hope University provided a comprehensive overview of the Book and emphasized on the book’s importance and relevance in the anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing eco-system. Professor Babajide highlighted the key contributions of the book ranging from its focus on the disproportionate cost of FATF’s blacklisting and greylisting on developing economies, Nigeria’s compliance struggles with capacity deficit and systemic corruption in detecting suspicious transactions, the injustice from the mis implementation of FATF Standards in South Africa where Banks apply money laundering rules by unilaterally closing banking accounts, the challenges of politically exposed persons undermining the credibility of FATF’s enforcement, asset recovery challenges, including legal and operational hurdles, and financial exclusion. According to Professor Babajide, this Book offers a fresh theory for scholars, grounded in Southern perspective. For policy makers and regulators, it provides practical insight in avoiding the unintended consequences of Compliance with the FATF’s Standards. For Banks, it challenges us to see compliance not as a burden but an opportunity to innovate and strengthen trust. According to Professor Babajide, this Book is a milestone by bringing the experiences of Africa and the Global South to the center of anti-money laundering debates.  The Editors have given us a book that will shape scholarship, policy and practice for years to come.

Dr. Olayinka Odutola, the Director General of the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals (AERMP), provided the second book review. According to Dr. Odutola, “The book rightly addresses the legitimacy crisis that Financial Action Task Force faces in many developing countries. But legitimacy can be restored when global standards are contextualized, and when national strategies are rooted in risk-informed, data-driven decision-making. Regional bodies like the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and professional associations like the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals (AERMP) have a key role in localizing compliance through training, guidance, and collaboration.” Dr. Odutola recommended the book to enterprise risk management experts and compliance professionals, and encouraged countries and financial institutions to adopt the potential reforms in this Book as part of their anti-financial crime risk management measures.  

The book launch featured presentations from Professor John Hatchard, a Barrister and Emeritus Professor of the University of Buckingham, Professor Simeon Igbinedion of the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Jean Pierre-Brun, a Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank, Chinelo Bob-Osamor, a PhD Researcher at Cardiff University, Professor Tony Ward, the Co-Director, International State Crime Initiative, Dr. Joy Malala, an Assistant Professor at Warwick University and Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme Esq., a Professor of Business Law and Ethics at James Hope University. 

In his topic presentation “the Vulnerability of PEPs: Towards Transparency in Beneficial Ownership”, Professor John Hatchard considered the concealing of beneficial ownership by politically exposed persons as a major problem, and expounded on how politically exposed persons engineer the money laundering process by using the corporate vehicle to steal funds meant for citizens in developing countries. He emphasized that Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index is limited in scope as it failed to take into consideration the Safe Haven States and the Facilitating States. Professor John Hatchard critically reviewed recent moves towards enhancing beneficial ownership transparency both within Africa and in the United Kingdom and its associated jurisdictions. “Since money laundering is a global problem, it requires a global response. We are dealing with powerful individuals and we need a strong response.” Professor Hatchard reemphasized on the importance of the Financial Action Task Force and the Financial Action Task Force Recommendations in addressing beneficial ownership transparency, and coordinating the global approach and response against money laundering by ensuring that all countries adhere to the international standards.

Professor Simeon Igbinedion discussed the capacity or otherwise of developing states to win the war against terrorist financing. The discussion considered the concept and scope of terrorism and terrorism financing. Thereafter, Professor Igbinedion examined some of the laws, rules and regulations that sponsors of international Counter-Terrorist Financing regime have designed for implementation by states, including developing countries. He argued that these states cannot win the war as yet because the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime adopted does not reflect their local peculiarities or circumstances. He earnestly hoped that appropriate remedial measures would be adopted and implemented so that in the near future the question of whether the developing states can win the war against terrorist financing could be emphatically answered in the affirmative. 

Jean Pierre-Brun, a Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank, took a closer look at the strategical and operational challenges that frequently arise when countries pursue stolen assets while Chinelo Bob-Osamor, a PhD Researcher at Cardiff University, expounded on the challenges of money laundering by Nigeria PEPs and made recommendations to address these challenges. 

Professor Tony Ward considered the prospects for one of the more recently emphasized aspects of the Financial Action Task Force’s anti-money laundering policies, its recommendations on beneficial ownership, and whether greater transparency on beneficial ownership would enhance anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria. 

The Co-Editor of the Book and contributor, Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme Esq, made his final remarks on the book launch by outlining compliance challenges within the context of strategic challenges, legal challenges, operational challenges, national barriers, international challenges and enforcement challenges. To effectively address the national, legal, institutional and operational barriers, Professor Esoimeme recommended that developing countries should update their National Risk Assessment regularly to reflect the risk profile of the country. For institutional and operational reforms, Professor Esoimeme recommended that Banks and other financial institutions should ensure adequate staffing for the proper monitoring of day-to-day compliance with Cyber-security and process automation to mitigate cyber-attacks. Financial institutions should dedicate sufficient human and technological resources to minimise the risk of cyberattack, he advised. He also recommended that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) should maintain timely, adequate, accurate and up-to-date Beneficial Ownership information. Professor Esoimeme encouraged countries and financial institutions to implement the strategic and practical recommendations as documented in this Book in order to address all the identified challenges. Professor Esoimeme called for public-private partnerships through the collective action for information sharing to identify and report potential financial crimes, including corruption and money laundering. 

Academics and Professionals were all in attendance at the book launch, including Dr. Joy Malala (the host of the event) and Chief Dr. Anthony Idigbe (a Senior Advocate of Nigeria). 

The book can be purchased in retail stores worldwide, including Routledge, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 

The Pan-African educational system just witnessed a significant acceleration with the most recent academic collaboration and partnership between African Union University, International (AUUI) and the National Council for Technical, Vocational and Other Academic Awards (NCTVA). The academic collaboration is aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies, research skills and academic leadership to contribute to the advancement of Academic Programmes, including exchange of faculty and Joint Certification, Diploma programmes and other academic programmes facilitated through NCTVA accredited institutions, AUU International and its Network of Accredited Partner Universities. Emphasis was made on innovative courses like Core Python, Applied Python, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, AI Programming, Python for Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering and the delivery mechanism of 70 percent practicals and 30 percent theory. 

A Committee was set up by the AUUI with members from the NCTVA, AUUI and the AUUI's Network of Accredited Universities to ensure that the aims and objectives of this academic collaboration is achieved. The Committee will work closely with the Colleges in Sierra Leone to uphold the highest standards of quality assurance, in addition to ensuring that the Courses are innovative, relevant and impactful. 

On September 23, 2025, African Union University, International (AUUI) and the National Council for Technical, Vocational and Other Academic Awards (NCTVA) convened a meeting to discuss the AUUI proposal for academic collaboration and partnership with Colleges in Sierra Leone duly accredited by the NCTVA. Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme (the President of AUUI) and Professor Paul Allieu Kamara (Vice President of AUUI) were in attendance for AUUI while Foday M. Kamara, Prom-John M.A. Stevens, Dauda Kampa Kamara, Sabath  A. Vandi, Samsie Kenneh, Abdul Sesay, Oladapo Coulson-Olowu, Ibrahim Bah and Adama Bamisola were in attendance for NCTVA.

The NCTVA and AUUI were in consensus ad idem about the need for collaborative faculty development programmes aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies, research skills and academic leadership to enrich their expertise and contribute to the advancement of Academic Programmes, including exchange of faculty and Joint Certification, Diploma programmes and other academic programmes facilitated through NCTVA accredited institutions, AUU International and its Network of Accredited Partner Universities which includes but not limited to:

1. University of Management - TISBI (Accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation) https://eng.tisbi.ru/ 

2. Global Interfaith University (Accredited by MACCA (Accreditation No. 053/2024–2030). MACCA has Dual Accreditation with IARC - Independent Accreditation and Rating Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic (IARC/NIARS), is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and a full member of the International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). https://www.globalinterfaithuniversity.net/ 

3. Global Academy of Finance and Management (Founding member of the quality assurance standards memorandum of the CHEA International Quality Group, and Registered and Accredited through the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in coordination with the Arab Institute). African Union University - AUU International is accredited by the Global Academy of Finance and Management - Board of Certification Standards.  https://www.gafm.com/page/trainingcompanies  

4. Hamar University (Accredited by the Ministry of Education of Somalia) https://hamar.edu.so/ 

5. Daaru Salaam University (Accredited by the Ministry of Education of Somalia) https://dsu.edu.so/     

6. Global Humanistic University (Accredited by the National Accreditation Agency AAC, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programmes - the ACBSP from the USA.) https://www.ghu.edu.ai/

Emphasis was made on innovative courses like Core Python, Applied Python, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, AI Programming, Python for Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Engineering and the delivery mechanism of 70 percent practicals and 30 percent theory. 

The AUUI and the NCTVA also discussed about the upcoming UNESCO Conference in Kazan and the AUUI Annual Conference in Sierra Leone, both scheduled for October, 2025 and their impact on pan-african education. 

Dear Distinguished Academics, Partners and Stakeholders,

We wish to inform you that the AUU International Annual Conference which also features the Historic Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between African Union University - AUU International and Mayo College of Medical Laboratory and Technology and Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between AUU International and Pythons Business Consultants, South Africa/Opening of the AUU International-Mayo College Distance Learning Institute will hold, this October.

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time:· 11:00am – 2:00pm Nigeria time;

10am - 1pm Sierra Leone time.

Theme of Conference: The Future of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

Venue: Mayo College Campus at 32, Kargbo Drive Turay Street, Waterloo, Western Area, Rural District, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Virtual link: To be provided.

Order of Programme:

1) Opening Courtesy

2) Chairperson Remarks

3) Statement: History of the two Institutions Pro Vice Chancellor AUU International and Director of Mayo College

4) Statements a) President AUUI b) Vice President AUUI c) President Global Interfaith University d) President, TISBI. e) Chancellor, Daaru Salaam University f) Chancellor, Hamar University g) Chancellor/Representative of other Partner Universities

5. Topic Presentations for Conference "Future of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance"

A. Imminent Predictions about the Future of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism - Diphat Tembo, CAMS, Director of the Compliance and Prevention Department of the Financial Intelligence Centre, Zambia

B. Top Financial Crime Predictions: Challenges and Solutions for Safeguarding our Global Economy - Sholane Sathu FICA, Founder of Navigate Compliance, South Africa and the Compliance Metaverse

C. The Future of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Compliance in Sierra Leone - Professor Paul Allieu Kamara, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Rudolph Kwanue University and Dean of Faculty of Management Sciences at African Union University

D. The Future of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in Nigeria - Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme, Professor of Business Law and Ethics at James Hope University, Rudolph Kwanue University and African Union University

E. Evolving Anti-Money Laundering Trends and Regulations - Lehana Nel, Forensic Accountant at TS Advisory and Consulting

F. Emerging Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Risks, Trends and Regulations - Rezaul Karim, ICA, CCI, Former Assistant Vice president - Financial Crime Investigations, HSBC, Bangladesh

G. Reposition of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit Towards Recovery of Illicit Financial Flows Linked to Revenues Collection and Trade- Based Money Laundering - Dr. Emmanuel Sotande, Head, Federal Government Accounts Analysis and Reporting, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit

H. Preventing the Misuse of Artificial Intelligence by Criminals to Circumvent the Measures put in place to dismantle and disrupt the Cryptocurrency Ecosysyem - Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme - Professor of Business Law and Ethics

Other topic Presentations as approved.

6. Signing of Memorandum of Agreement and Photo Session with Staff, Current Students and Old Students and Parents and well wishers close.

7. Presentation of AUU International - Global Interfaith University Part Scholarship to the best graduating Students.

8. Presentation of Award of Honorary Membership of AUUI Academics Board to the Chancellors/Presidents of AUUI Partner Universities and Ministry of Education personnel.

9. Launch of the AUU International-Mayo College Distance Learning Institute

10. Presentation of Certificates to the Directors of the Distance Learning Institute as follows:

A. Director of Academics: Professor Ehi Eric Eric Esq. (President, AUU International)

B. Director of Research: Professor Paul Allieu Kamara (Vice President, AUU International)

C. Director of Development Services. Dr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba (President, Global Interfaith University)

D. Director of Management Services. Dr. Sesay, (Director of Studies, Mayo College of Medical Laboratory and Technology)

We look forward to the in-person/virtual Conference.

Today, the AUU International Governing Council appointed Dr. Kemal Yıldırım as a Professor of Comparative Politics at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, African Union University (AUU International), and the Research Coordinator for Modern and Ancient African Studies at the AUU International Research Center.

Dr. Kemal Yıldırım has written 225 books as a single author and an additional 3 books as a co-author resulting in a total of 228 books. Most of these books have been translated to at least 8 languages. Further publications by him include over a hundred of articles in peer journals. He has also served as an editorial member for many of these journals. Currently, he teaches human rights law at the European School of Law and Governance in Kosovo as well as at various universities as a guest professor. His experience is furthered by his work as a film producer and director with more than twenty feature films and documentaries to his name. Dr. Yıldırım was also a member of the Professional Practices Board at the Chartered Institute of Journalists in the UK, the oldest organization for journalists in existence between 2019-20 He has also served as an ambassador of the World Parliament of Religions from 2018 to 2019 and participated in international conferences for the protection of human rights.

Dr. Yıldırım speaks more than 10 languages and has obtained his PhD in Comparative Politics from CNU Nicaragua and Azteca in Mexico as a dual degree. He obtained his first post-doctorate from the University of Coimbra, Institute of Human Rights in Portugal in 2017 and second post-doctorate in Immigration Issues from Buenos Aires University in Argentina in 2019. His third post-doctorate is in Latin American and Caribbean studies from the University of Latin America in Venezuela in 2021. He is also a senior researcher at Euro Med University. He works currently on new social ideas and theories as well as ancient and modern world cultures and political institutions and processes. Additionally, Dr. Kemal Yildirim is president of the Beth Nahrain Mesopotamian Academy of Sciences and Arts, an Associate Member of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Trinidad and Tobago, a Member of Malta Historical Society and Associate Fellow of the Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences (ZAS) under the College of Social Sciences and Botswana Academy of Sciences, as well as an Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Member and Friend of UNESCO. Finally, Dr. Kemal Yildirim is also member of the Standing Committee on the Humanities and Social Sciences (SC-HASS) at the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and The Heraldry Society of New Zealand Inc. and Ordinary Member (Class V Social Sciences, Law and Economics) at European Academy of Sciences and Arts in Austria.Dr Yildirim is also Fellow member of Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland and Royal Society for Arts London UK. Prof Dr Kemal Yildirim is at the same time an ordinary Fellow of the Royal Institute of Anthropology in UK and Fellow of Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London Membership No: 1097272 UK and He is also Fellow of Linnaean Society of London in UK for Natural history as well as a Member of the Royal Tasmanian society in Australia. Dr Yildirim is also a Member of the WSSET - World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies at the Institute of Sustainable Energy. Technology at the University of Nottingham in UK (Membership number at WSSET is 2937) Prof Dr Kemal Yildirim is a also Member of Society of Authors in UK and as well as a Nominator for the VinFuture Prize organization which is a global sci-tech prize set up to honor breakthroughs in science, tech, innovation in Hanoi Vietnam.Dr Yildirim is also Member of The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) in Nairobi Kenya as well as a Member International of the Explorers Club in New York USA and finally Dr Yildirim is also head of the MACCA Accreditation Agency for Schools, Colleges and Universities-MERCOSUL. He is member of the United Nations Inter-Pacific Association (UNIPA)

The AUU International Governing Council congratulates Dr. Kemal Yıldırım for this well deserved accomplishment.

On August 25, 2025,  African Union University, International - AUU International entered into an academic partnership with Global Interfaith University. This academic partnership was designed to foster academic collaboration through cooperation in teaching and research.

Global Interfaith University and AUU International will engage in collaborative faculty development programmes aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies, research skills, and academic leadership to enrich their expertise and contribute to the advancement of higher education, including Visiting Professorship programmes or Visiting Fellowship programmes; subject to mutual agreements.

Global Interfaith University and AUU International will organize joint conferences, workshops, and seminars that bring together scholars, researchers, and industry experts from both institutions for knowledge dissemination, networking, and collaboration.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Paul Allieu Kamara as an Academic Board Member of Daaru Salaam University. This appointment was made in recognition of his expertise and contributions to higher education. As an Academic Board Member, Prof. Kamara will support the development of academic policies, curriculum oversight, contributing to strategic academic planning, institutional accreditation, educational innovation and quality assurance. 

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme as an Academic Board Member of Daaru Salaam University. This appointment was made in recognition of his expertise and contributions to higher education. As an Academic Board Member, Prof. Esoimeme will support the development of academic policies, curriculum oversight, contributing to strategic academic planning, institutional accreditation, educational innovation and quality assurance. 

We are pleased to announce that Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme has joined the Institute of Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention of Nigeria (IFPN) as an Advisory Board Member. IFPN is a leading professional body dedicated to the advancement of financial crime prevention and fraud control in Nigeria. IFPN brings together experts and practitioners across industries to build a collaborative and knowledge-driven network aimed at combating financial crime and fostering transparency, compliance, and integrity in financial systems. They serve as a benchmark of professional excellence and are committed to continuous development and education in anti-fraud and financial crime measures. 

We are happy to share the amazing news that the AUUI Vice president, Distinguished Professor Paul Allieu Kamara, has been appointed as a regional chapter member of the International Accreditation Organisation (IAO). A big congratulations to Professor Kamara and the AUUI and RKU for this well deserved recognition and accomplishment. 

On the 11th of May, 2025, AUUI's President, Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme was appointed as a Postgraduate Professor at Hamar University.

On the 11th of May, 2025, AUUI's Vice President, Professor Paul Allieu Kamara was appointed as a Postgraduate Professor at Hamar University.

On the 2nd of August, 2025, African Union University - AUU International  signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Hamar University for academic collaboration through joint academic degree programmes, research and faculty development. The Memorandum of Agreement has been archived with Somalia's Ministry of Education. 

On the 8th of July, 2025, African Union University - AUU International  signed a partnership agreement to cooperate with the Nightingale College of Health and Social Sciences to promote education in the Western Area Rural District. The African Union University AUU International is accredited by The Global Academy of Finance and Management, and The University of Management TISBI Russia is accredited by The Government of Russia. The University of Management together with The African Union University AUU International intends to establish 20+ learning centers before 2030. The Sierra Leone chapter will be established in 2026. 

On July 2, 2025,  African Union University, International - AUU International entered into an academic partnership with the University of Management - TISBI. This academic partnership was designed to foster academic collaboration through cooperation in teaching and research.

TISBI and AUU International will engage in collaborative faculty development programmes aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies, research skills, and academic leadership to enrich their expertise and contribute to the advancement of higher education, including Visiting Professorship programmes or Visiting Fellowship programmes; subject to mutual agreements.

TISBI and AUU International will organize joint conferences, workshops, and seminars that bring together scholars, researchers, and industry experts from both institutions for knowledge dissemination, networking, and collaboration.

On June 5, 2024,  Global Humanistic University and African Union University, International - AUU International signed a Memorandum of Understanding for academic collaboration. This Memorandum of Understanding was designed to foster academic collaboration through cooperation in teaching and research.

Global Humanistic University and AUU International will engage in collaborative faculty development programmes aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies, research skills, and academic leadership to enrich their expertise and contribute to the advancement of higher education, including Visiting Professorship programmes or Visiting Fellowship programmes; subject to mutual agreements. 

Global Humanistic University and AUU International will organize joint conferences, workshops, and seminars that bring together scholars, researchers, and industry experts from both institutions for knowledge dissemination, networking, and collaboration.

This Certificate of Collaboration between Daaru Salaam University and African Union University, International - AUU International was designed to foster a legally binding partnership through cooperation in teaching and research in the development and delivery of joint postgraduate courses. 

Daaru Salaam University and AUU International will engage in collaborative faculty development programmes aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies, research skills, and academic leadership to enrich their expertise and contribute to the advancement of higher education, including Visiting Professorship programmes or Visiting Fellowship programmes; Provided that the cost of such faculty development programmes will be borne by both Parties to the extent of their contribution.

Daaru Salaam University and AUU International will organize joint conferences, workshops, and seminars that bring together scholars, researchers, and industry experts from both institutions for knowledge dissemination, networking, and collaboration.

African Union University, International - AUUI is a Certified Member of the  Global federation of World Class Universities, Colleges and Seminaries. This membership is a testament to the standard of quality assurance adopted by the AUUI.  

African Union University - AUU International is affiliated with Upper City Covenant Seminary and Theological Bible College (UCCSAT) University . 

UCCSAT University is a legally registered Company in Uganda and Regionally Accredited and International in UK and USA which is higher from National Council’s of Higher education. UCCSAT University is classified and recognised  under Regional and International Status of higher education of commonwealth.

UCCSAT University is Chartered with Chartered institute of Education Practitioners United Kingdom (CIEPUK) also accredited with CIEPUK and also a member with Affiliate and accredited status with World Institutions of Theological and Secular Education (WITSEA) Agency a member with fifty academic fraternity of higher education international’s that are highly recognised worldwide from fifty to date.

UCCSAT University is a member of International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education USA through WITSEA. UCCSAT University is also accredited with International  Association of Biblical and Seminaries Association UK.

UCCSAT University is Affiliated with Ballsbridge University South Africa an International University with multiple branches worldwide in USA and Africa continent approved by States, and also  a member with Oxford University, UCCSAT University is in partnership with Harvard University, Cambridge University, Ohio University and Alberta  University in Memorundum of Understanding.

UCCSAT University is a higher learning institution with over 49 Faculties and Colleges in both Theological Faculties and Secular giving Awards and credentials recognised both home and Worldwide since 2006 of its service from School of ministry, Bible College to a University to date from Certificates to Doctorate Degree. 

UCCSAT has higher learning Lecturers and Professors with International lectureship licence and visiting Professors with their own legalised Colleges and Universities worldwide. UCCSAT is 89% an international online.

African Union University - AUU International is duly recognised and accredited by the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM) - International Board of Standards by virtue of a Memorandum of Agreement. The International Board of Standards is the world's first ISO 21001 and ISO 29990 Certified Education Body for Graduate Certifications. It was the first in the world to support Department of Education, CHEA, ACBSP and AACSB standards as a path to earning professional certifications and qualifications. It is the Super-National Body that confers the accredited program certifications for these allied certified bodies and the oldest "Full Spectrum" Skills Certification Body in the World with several brands.  

Our curriculum is designed to comply with national accreditation standards and the GAFM International Board of Standards which allows for practical training, in addition to the traditional modus operandi. This approach to learning that ensures that the curriculum is relevant and highly practical will make our graduates stand out in the job market and be more resourceful to their organizations with practical knowledge and advanced skills. Our graduates will receive their graduate degrees from AUU and our Partner Universities, and specialized Certifications from the Global Academy of Finance and Management, making them highly employable and resourceful.

The full list of accredited Institutions can be found here: https://www.gafm.com/page/trainingcompanies ... What the GAFM ® Board of Standards  accreditation means is that graduates of our postgraduate and undergraduate programmes will receive AUU and GAFM Graduate Certifications in the following key areas:

1. Doctorate Certification  using: ISO/IEC 17029 Protocols

2. MBA Certification using: ISO/IEC 17029 Protocols

3. Project Management Certification

4. Financial Analyst Certification

5. Financial Planner Certification

6. Management Consultant

7. Risk Manager Certification

8. Wealth Management Certification

9. e-Commerce Certification

10. Trust and Estates Certification

11. Accounting Charter Certification

12. Economics Charter Certification

13. Business Charter Certification

14. Quality Charter Certification

15. Human Resources Charter Certification

16. Learning and Development

17. Knowledge Management

The GAFM ® Board of Standards or Related Accreditation, Education, and Diplomatic Agreements have been recognized listed, disclosed, or in alliances with the following institutions, governmental organizations or agencies:

1. GAFM is in Alliance with the CHEA Council of Higher Education Quality Group - The GAFM ® Board of Standards is a founding member of the quality assurance standards memorandum of the CHEA International Quality Group.  http://www.gafm.org/CHEA.pdf 

2. The GAFM has earned ESQ Accreditation along with ISO 21001 Certification for Educational Organizations.  The GAFM AAPM IBS International Board of Standards is the first certifying body in the world to achieve these qualifications and certificates of ISO 9001 and ISO 21001.  https://www.iso.org/standard/66266.htmlIBS/GAFM/AAPM International Accreditation Registration
https://www.iafcertsearch.org/certified-entity/8abeb6a4-ce99-550c-8e6f-d191b4f5597e

3. GAFM Certification Board  & National Business School Accredited Programs - Over 800 USA Accredited Business schools offer courses, programs and exams that count for GAFM certificatons. [LINK] www.gafm.org/ACBSP.pdfGAFM was the first certification body to hold the : TUV Europe & Italy Accreditation -   www.gafm.org/TUV.pdf

4. GAFM  Body is  ISO 29990 Certified -  GAFM/AAPM are ISO Certified for Training. The First USA Certification body to achieve this Accreditation  http://www.iso.org/iso/home/news_index/news_archive/news.htm?refid=Ref1384

5. GAFM is ISO 9001 Certified - GAFM IBS Board of Standards is ISO Certified for Quality Standards.  http://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail?csnumber=46486

6.  GAFM/AAPM is in alliance with the Society of Professional Engineers Europe.   www.gafm.org/spe.pdf   SPE Society of Professional Engineers

7. GAFM - Arab League & Academy Recognition - The Arab Academy belonging to the Arab League directly recognizes the Certifications of GAFM and AAPM in a diplomatic agreement.  www.gafm.org/AABFS.pdf  2018 - Updated Arab Academy GAFM

8. GAFM Certification Body has dedicated USA Accredited Law School Programs - Wealth Management Certification - ABA Recognized Law School  https://web.archive.org/web/20170723225759/http://mastersinlaw.tjsl.edu/masters-in-law/certifications/ 

9. UAE Accredited - Certifications Registered and accredited through the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) of the UAE.2004 - ACBSP Accreditation Certification Agreement with AAFM International Board of Standards, now GAFM owns the AAFM Programs.

10. EU Accredited through ACCREDIA in Italy by virtue of TUV Accreditation.GAFM has new accord with Les Ingénieurs Professionnels de France - ACCORDS USA GAFM /AAPM /CUFCE et SNIPFUAE - Course recognition and registration via the KDHA UAE  - KHDA Permit Number 60768United Nations Civil Society Registered - 691621

11. The GAFM/AAPM International Board of Standards has accreditation from the TUV in Europe TUV Reaccreditation - European Accreditation Not Subject to BREXIT - TUV 2019 Certification Document   GAFM in the Past has earned: TUV Europe & Italy Accreditation -   www.gafm.org/TUV.pdf .