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AU and INTERPOL pledge stronger cooperation to combat transnational crime
Addis Ababa, July 4, 2025 (FMC) — The African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in the fight…
Afreximbank Appoints Dr. George Elombi as Next President and Board Chair
Addis Ababa, June 28, 2025 (FMC) — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed Dr. George Elombi as its next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, making him the…
AfDB’ s president calls for enhanced USA investment in Africa
Addis Ababa, June 24, 2025 (FMC) -- President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina called for the USA to increase its investment in Africa.
The U.S.-Africa Business…
AU reaffirms commitment to Africa-rooted evaluation at AfrEA’s 25th anniversary
Addis Ababa, June 23, 2025 (FMC) – The African Union (AU) joined over 300 evaluation experts, policymakers, development practitioners, and government officials in Addis Ababa to celebrate…
AU calls for accelerated efforts to deepen AfCFTA implementation
Addis Ababa, June 9, 2025 (FMC) — The African Union called for accelerated efforts to deepen the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), stimulate industrialization, and drive…
China to open first museum of African culture
Addis Ababa, June 3, 2025 (FMC) — China has announced plans to open its first museum dedicated entirely to African history and culture.
The announcement was made by Ye Hailin, Director of…
AUC Chairperson, Bill Gates underline need for global solidarity, fair trade, and investment in…
Addis Ababa, June 2, 2025 (FMC) – African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and Bill Gates, Co-Chair and Trustee of the Gates Foundation, have jointly reaffirmed the urgent…
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah Elected AfDB President
Addis Ababa, May 29, 2025 (FMC) — Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) during its Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.…
African leaders call for unity, justice, and strategic action to overcome historic and contemporary…
Addis Ababa, May 24, 2025 (FMC) — Addis Ababa, May 24, 2025 — African leaders have urged renewed continental unity, institutional reform, and strategic development to address the lingering…
AUC Chairperson urges Africans to assert global role ahead of Africa Day 2025
Addis Ababa, May 24, 2025 (FMC) – On the occasion of Africa Day 2025, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), called on African nations and peoples to assert…