The 51st Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC) kicked off today, ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 39th Summit of the African Union, scheduled to take place on 14 -15 February 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking while opening the PRC session, the Chairperson of the AU…
Apple is joining forces with Google to power its artificial intelligence features, including a major Siri upgrade later this year, the tech giants said on Monday. The multi-year partnership will lean on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology for future Apple foundational models, according to a statement obtained by CNBC’s Jim Cramer. “After careful evaluation,…
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi and parliament’s communications & digital technologies portfolio chair, Khuselo Diko, have both taken to social media to voice their opposition to Musk and…
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the ongoing session of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee, as well as…
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, today received H.E. Amb. Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative (PR) of the Kingdom of Morocco to the African Union. The discussions focused on the session of the PRC which kick-started today,& perspectives on the upcoming AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
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AFCON 2025 marks the eighth time in the tournament’s history that only North and West African teams have reached the semi-finals As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) enters its decisive stage, a familiar pattern has returned. Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, and the host nation, Morocco, have booked places in the semi-finals. This ensures that…
Today, the conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. Nearly three years of continuous violence, severe access constraints, and reduced funding have turned Sudan into the worst humanitarian crisis globally. An estimated 33.7 million people will need humanitarian aid this year….
Bathers found five decapitated heads displayed on a beach in Ecuador in what appears to be a warning to gang members who have been threatening local fishermen. The gruesome discovery was made on Sunday on the beachfront in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence. Next to the body parts, locals…
