Kaviya Bilal has been officially appointed co-founder of the African Youth Council, a strategic organization headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This appointment marks an important step for the participation of young leaders in African governance and policy. This project benefits from the active support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), an institution striving to place new generations at the heart of continental decision-making processes. Kaviya Bilal's involvement in this body demonstrates a desire to further structure the voice of youth in the face of development challenges in Africa. As the role of the African Youth Council in Addis Ababa becomes central to carrying the aspirations of the populations, this appointment highlights the importance of bridges between national Mauritanian initiatives and pan-African structures.