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Agrifood Transformation Is an Economic, Social and Political Imperative, IGAD Says
Addis Ababa, August 21, 2026 (FMC) — Transforming agrifood systems requires stronger political commitment, coordinated regional action and increased investment, IGAD…
IGAD Pushes Production, Food Safety and Regional Trade as Priorities Under Kampala Framework
Addis Ababa, August 19, 2026 (FMC) — IGAD member states have been urged to put agricultural production, food safety and regional trade at the center of efforts to transform…
AU, IGAD Push for Stronger Implementation of Kampala Agri-Food Agenda
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, August 17, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have called for stronger implementation of the Kampala…
Africa’s Young People Must Move from the Margins to the Center of Decision-Making: AU Commission…
Addis Ababa, August 12, 2026 (FMC) — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for Africa’s young people to move from the margins to the center of decision-making,…
African Union Charts New Course for Agenda 2063 with Sweeping Reform Decisions
Addis Ababa, July 29, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union Executive Council has charted a new course for Agenda 2063 implementation, adopting key decisions aimed at strengthening institutional…
AU Welcomes Equatorial Guinea-Gabon Agreement on ICJ Judgment Implementation
Addis Ababa, July 29, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union Commission has welcomed the signing of a joint engagement agreement between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon to implement the May 19, 2025…
Africa Must Build Financial Strength to Fund Its Own Transformation: AU Commission Chair
Addis Ababa, July 28, 2026 (FMC) — Africa must strengthen its financial capacity and achieve greater financial independence to effectively implement its development priorities and realize…
Africa Cannot Depend Forever on External Financing, ECA Chief Says
Addis Ababa, July 28, 2026 (FMC) — Africa cannot continue relying on external financing to achieve its development ambitions and must strengthen domestic resource mobilization to drive its…
Africa’s Expanding Global Role Warrants Permanent UN Security Council Representation: AU…
Addis Ababa, July 28, 2026 (FMC) — Africa's growing influence in global affairs should be matched by permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, Chairperson of…
African Union Says Safe Red Sea Navigation Is Vital to Africa’s Security and Economy
Addis Ababa, July 23, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union has underscored the strategic importance of maintaining safe and secure navigation in the Red Sea, warning that disruptions to maritime…