The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Ambassador Mahboub Maalim, expresses support for the African Union’s (AU’s) call for the cancellation of Somalia’s debt.
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International food safety conference opens in Addis Ababa
International food safety conference opens in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today aiming at building up political support to address global food safety challenges.
50 Africa countries finance peacekeeping operations
With the objective of financing the peacekeeping operations in Africa by Africa countries, 50 Africa Union (AU) member states have contributed $89 million.
African Union unveils Ethiopia’s Emperor Haile Selassie I statue
The Africa Union Commission today unveils the statue of Ethiopia’s Emperor Haile Selassie I build in the AU headquarters compound in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
AU to inaugurate statue of Ethiopia’s Emperor Haile Selassie I
In recognition of his contribution to the foundation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the African Union (AU) is set to inaugurate Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia’s statue in February.
Addis Ababa set to host Africa Business Health Forum
African leaders, ministers, CEOs including Aliko Dangote, and representatives from the African Union and United Nations are set to convene in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the inaugural of Africa Business: Health Forum.
Ethiopia appoints new ambassadors to 17 countries
As part of its political reform, the Government of Ethiopia has appointed new ambassadors to 17 countries, including The Hague, the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates.
African Union, United States officials met in Addis Ababa
The African Union (AU) Commission and the United States of America convened the 6th annual High Level Dialogue at the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Regional organisations condemn bomb Addis Ababa bomb attack
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat and chief of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) strongly condemned “the cowardly attack” that that took place during a…
AU says intra-Africa trade key for development
Boosting intra-Africa trade is the most effective way to bring economic growth and development to the continent, says African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson, Ambassador Kwesi Quartey.
Foundation expresses concern on Capacity for Realization of African Free Trade Agreement
The African Capacity Building Foundations (ACBF) concern that lack of ratification and implementation capacity for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol may affect its quick realization.
African Union calls on members to follow Kenya, Ghana footsteps
As Kenya and Ghana take the lead, the African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki calls on member states to speed up the ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol signed…
Organization says tracking African migrants sold in Libya slave trade
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – In an attempt to restore the human dignity of African migrants reportedly sold in Libya slave trade, the International Organization of La Francophonie (IOF) says it is…
Women empowerment in Africa not satisfactory, says AU Special Envoy
The Special Envoy for women, peace and security at the African Union (AU), who has been promoting women empowerment in politics for the past several years, says progress not satisfactory.
African Union sends field observers to South Sudan
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) has started a five day-field mission in South Sudan, AU said. During its visit, the PSC delegation, led by Ambassador Bankole…