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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…
African Union Welcomes Libya’s Signing of Peace and Reconciliation Charter
Addis Ababa, January 14, 2026 (FMC) – The African Union has welcomed the signing of the Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation in Libya by the President of the Presidential Council,…
AU Commission and Japan Reaffirm Strong Partnership, Commit to Deeper Cooperation Ahead of TICAD 10
Addis Ababa, January 13, 2026 (FMC) — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission met with Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ayano Kunimitsu, at the AU Headquarters in Addis…
AU Commission Chairperson Calls for Bold Action on Security, Climate, and African Solidarity
Addis Ababa, January 12, 2026 (FMC) – The 51st Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC) began on Monday, ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the…