Africa: Ethiopia and AU Officials Review Preparations for 48th Executive Council, 39th AU Assembly

Africa: Ethiopia and AU Officials Review Preparations for 48th Executive Council, 39th AU Assembly

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Birhanu Tesgaye, on Tuesday held discussions with Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on preparations for the 48th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council and the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, scheduled to take place from 11-15 February…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – January 29, 2025

Africa: All of Africa Today – January 29, 2025

  Deadly Suspected Separatist Attack Shakes Cameroon A deadly attack in Cameroon’s North West region has left eight children and six adults dead, with around 20 others injured. Suspected separatist fighters swept through the village of Gidado before dawn on January 14. Several homes were destroyed in the attack on the remote settlement. There have been over…

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Africa: Ethiopia and AU Officials Review Preparations for 48th Executive Council, 39th AU Assembly

Africa: CAF Disciplinary Board Imposes Sanctions On the Fédération Sénégalaise De Football (Fsf), the Fédération Royale Marocaine De Football (Frmf)

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players and officials for the incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final, which violated the CAF Disciplinary Code. The CAF Disciplinary Board took the…

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Woolworths’ online momentum builds

Woolworths’ online momentum builds

Woolworths South Africa’s online channels continued to grow robustly over the past six months, with digital sales making an increasing contribution to the retailer’s overall performance despite a constrained consumer environment. In a trading update for the 26 weeks ended 28 December 2025, Woolworths Holdings said revenue through Woolies Dash climbed by 23%, with online…

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Africa: Ethiopia and AU Officials Review Preparations for 48th Executive Council, 39th AU Assembly

Africa: AU-U.S. Talks Spotlight Security, Investment and Africa’s Economic Potential

Addis Ababa — The African Union (AU) and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation to promote peace, security and economic growth across Africa. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held talks in Addis Ababa with African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, focusing on shared priorities and areas of collaboration…

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