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AU Commission Welcomes UNGA Recognition of Transatlantic Slave Trade as Crime Against Humanity
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union Commission has welcomed the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of resolution A/80/L.48, led by Ghana, recognizing the…
Africa Must Invest in Climate-Smart Water Solutions to Strengthen Food Security, AGRA President Says
Addis Ababa, March 23, 2026 (FMC) — Africa stands at a critical juncture in securing its food and water future, with farmers across the continent facing longer dry spells, erratic rainfall,…
Kenya battles deadly floods as death toll hits 62 amid continued rainfall
Nairobi, March 14, 2026 (FMC) — Heavy rains across Kenya have caused widespread flooding and landslides, leaving at least 62 people dead and prompting authorities to warn of continued…
African Union Deploys Election Observation Mission to Republic of Congo Ahead of March 15 Vote
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union Commission has announced the arrival of its Election Observation Mission (EOM) in the Republic of the Congo ahead of the presidential…
Africa’s Vast Agricultural Resources Require Structural Shift Toward Climate Resilience: IGAD
Addis Ababa, March 4, 2026 (FMC) — Harnessing Africa’s vast yet underutilized agricultural resources requires a deliberate and strategic transformation toward climate-resilient, productive,…
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall Enters Race for UN Secretary-General
Addis Ababa, March 4, 2026 (FMC) — Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has officially entered the race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, with his candidacy…
African solutions for sustainable land use take center stage in regional forum
Addis Ababa, February 27, 2026 (FMC) — African countries agreed to strengthen cooperation on sustainable land use and deforestation-free agricultural systems during a regional exchange aimed…
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…