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IGAD, Germany sign €8 million grant agreement to strengthen migration support in East Africa
Addis Ababa, July 17, 2025 (FMC) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has signed an €8 million grant agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany to expand support for…
Heads of RECs Reaffirm Steadfast Support for Stronger Coordination in Service of AU’s Aspirations
Addis Ababa July 13, 2025 (FMC) -- On the margins of the 7th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Malabo, Africa Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, convened and addressed a…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82
Addis Ababa, July 13, 2025 (FMC) — Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 82 while undergoing medical treatment at a clinic in London, where he had been…
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…