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IGAD welcomes Sudan’s return, reaffirms commitment to regional peace and unity
Addis Ababa, February 9, 2026 (FMC) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed the decision of the Republic of the Sudan to resume its full participation in the…
AU Commission Chair Consults Regional Blocs Ahead of Key Policy Meetings
Addis Ababa, February 6, 2026 (FMC) — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Thursday evening held consultations with the Permanent Representatives of the…
South Africa Joins Afreximbank as US$8 Billion Country Programme Is Unveiled
Addis Ababa, February 4, 2026 (FMC) — South Africa has formally joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a sovereign member, securing a landmark US$8 billion country programme…
AU and UK agree to advance strategic cooperation, plan high-level talks in London
Addis Ababa, February 2, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union and the United Kingdom have agreed to advance strategic cooperation across peace, security, health, and development, while planning to…
Leadership Transitions Must Unlock Urgency and Commitment for Agenda 2063 – AUC Chairperson
Addis Ababa, January 30, 2026 (FMC) — Leadership transitions in Africa must go beyond ceremonial handovers and instead generate renewed energy, urgency, and political commitment to…
AFSA Commends Ethiopia’s Proactive National Initiatives
Addis Ababa, January 28, 2026 (FMC) — The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) commended Ethiopia’s nationwide efforts to strengthen agroecology, climate resilience, and…
ECA and Morocco sign host agreement for 2026 African Finance Ministers’ Conference
Addis Ababa, January 27, 2026 (FMC) — The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Morocco have signed a Host Country Agreement for the 58th session of ECA…
AU Commission and Germany Discuss Peace, AfCFTA, and Regional Stability
Addis Ababa, January 22, 2026 (FMC) – The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Johann David Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of…
East Africa to lead continental growth as Africa eyes 4% economic growth in 2026 – UNECA
Addis Ababa, January 22, 2026 (FMC) – East Africa is set to spearhead Africa’s economic growth as the continent’s economy is projected to expand by 4.0 per cent in 2026 and 4.1 per cent in…
AU Commission Congratulates Algeria on Successful Earth Observation Satellite Launch
Addis Ababa, January 16, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union Commission has congratulated Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, a milestone that…