Mamady Doumbouya ‘In Good Health’, Aides Say After Extended Absence
Guinea’s President, Mamady Doumbouya, is in “good health”, authorities said on Monday, seeking to quell speculation after he remained outside the country for more than […]
African Union
John Dramani Mahama Urges Broader Access to African Human Rights Court
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to grant individuals and civil society organisations direct access to the African Court on Human and […]
AU Chair Warns Middle East Escalation Could Undermine Global Stability
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over the escalating military tensions in the Middle East, cautioning that […]
Somali Army Launches ‘Operation Rolling Thunder’ Against al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
The Somali National Army, supported by Ugandan troops under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and other international partners, has launched […]
Israel’s Isaac Herzog Praises Ethiopia as Strategic African Ally After Addis Talks
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has described Ethiopia as a pivotal partner in Africa following high-level discussions with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa. In […]
AU and Somalia Condemn Deadly Zamfara Attack, Demand Release of Abducted Women and Children
The African Union and the Somalia on Monday, February 23, strongly condemned a deadly assault in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state that left at least 50 […]
AU 39th Ordinary Session Sets 2026 Water Security Agenda and Charts Reform Path
The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) concluded on Sunday in Addis Ababa, setting out Africa’s strategic priorities for 2026 […]
Guterres Demands UN Reform as AU Summit Focuses on Water Security and Conflict
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday urged sweeping reforms to the UN Security Council, describing Africa’s continued absence from permanent representation a “indefensible” in […]
Ethiopia, South Africa Move to Reinforce Strategic Ties at AU Summit
Ethiopia and South Africa have reaffirmed their resolve to elevate their strategic partnership, following high-level talks between Abiy Ahmed and Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines […]
UNECA Chief Urges Africa to Rethink Development Model Amid Global Economic Shifts
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Executive Secretary Claver Gatete on Wednesday called on African countries to mobilise and manage development financing more effectively […]