# Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU)

Approved by the 2nd Continental General Assembly on December 9, 2015 in resolution ADO 12.40.
This is (a translation of) the original version of 2015. For modern version (amended by several treaties), see Consolidated version of the Treaty establishing 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 | 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. |