AU Commission raises concern over rising tensions in Arabian Gulf
The African Union Commission (AUC) has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Arabian Gulf following recent attacks on key infrastructure, warning that the situation […]
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AU urges member States to ratify convention to end violence against women
The African Union has called on member States that have not yet ratified the Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls to take action, […]
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 […]
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 […]
African Union Condemns Deadly Nigeria Attack, Pledges Solidarity with Authorities
The African Union (AU) has condemned on, 5 February, a deadly terror attack in Nigeria, describing it as a grave assault on human rights, peace […]
AU Condemns Niger Attacks, Reaffirms Solidarity as Security Risks Trigger US Embassy Drawdown
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned recent attacks in Niger, including an assault on Niamey’s Hamani Diori International […]
African Union raises concerns over US withdrawal from UN funding
The African Union has expressed concern following a decision by the United States to halt funding and participation in several United Nations entities, warning that […]
African Forum Underscores Coordinated Action for Women, Peace and Security
The sixth African High-Level Forum on Women, Peace and Security opened in Tunisia on Tuesday, December 9, with a strong call for enhanced multilateral cooperation […]