API and PNR systems provide governments with passenger information ahead of travel, helping to strengthen border security, support law enforcement efforts, and facilitate the movement of legitimate travelers. It is essential, however, that African States implementing API and PNR do so in alignment with internationally agreed standards, supported by clear legal and operational frameworks. These include: Legality: Establish a clear legal framework aligned with international API and PNR standards, including applicable bilateral or regional agreements. The organisations also urged governments not to fund API and PNR national border security programs through charges imposed on airlines and/or passengers. “We support the implementation of Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record data transfer and recognize the important role passenger data plays in keeping borders secure.