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African Union, Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership and Commitment to Regional Stability
Addis Ababa, February 23, 2026 (FMC) — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Walid bin Abdul Karim…
Eastern Africa Outpaces Continental Growth, But Divergence Threatens Regional Integration
Addis Ababa, February 20, 2026 (FMC) — Eastern Africa is registering growth rates above the continental average, yet widening economic disparities among countries are posing new challenges…
Africa Is the World’s Next Growth Frontier, Says ECA Chief
Addis Ababa, February 16, 2025 (FMC) – Africa is emerging as the world’s next engine of global growth, driven by its youthful workforce, expanding markets and accelerating digital…
African Leaders Set to Launch 2026 AU Theme on Water and Sanitation at 39th Ordinary Session
Addis Ababa, February 13, 2026 (FMC) – African Heads of State and Government will launch the African Union theme for 2026, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation…
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…