Addis Ababa — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called for an urgent overhaul of global governance on Monday, demanding a permanent seat for Africa on the UN Security Council during a high-level forum in the Ethiopian capital. Speaking on the sidelines of the African Union (AU) Summit, Mohamud addressed a session focused on the “Future…
Nairobi — United Arab Emirates has emerged as Africa’s largest single-country investor in recent years, committing more than USD 110 billion across the continent between 2019 and 2023, with over USD 70 billion directed to energy, green and renewable sectors. This scale of capital — the highest by any country in that period — signals…
Monrovia — The Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, has declared that China will continue to serve as a catalyst for Africa’s development and revitalization, emphasizing that Liberia stands to benefit significantly from the growing partnership. Ambassador Chengwu made the statement on February 13, 2026 during the Chinese New Year Reception held in Paynesville, outside…
The 39th African Union Heads of State Summit has wrapped up in Addis Ababa, with leaders from across the continent deliberating on water shortages and ongoing conflicts in several regions. Former Malawian President Joyce Banda emerged as one of the standout figures at the summit after being honoured with an Award of Excellence for Service…
Nigeria has stepped up ahead of Egypt as Africa’s second-largest importer as solar energy and battery storage provide a practical and affordable alternative to diesel generators and unreliable grid power. The gradual removal of diesel subsidies in Nigeria in the past two years also has helped accelerate adoption of solar energy. The policy was implemented…
The military junta in Mali arrested prominent journalist Youssouf Sissoko under the country’s cybercrime law, following the publication of an article in L’Alternance on 2 February. The article challenged remarks made by Niger’s junta leader, President Abdourahamane Tiani, who alleged that the presidents of France, Benin and the Ivory Coast supported the extremist groups that…
The annual summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa comes at a pivotal moment for the continent. In the 21st century, Africa is no longer a marginal player in global affairs. It is the world’s youngest continent, a strategic hub for critical minerals, a frontier for digital innovation, and a decisive voice in climate…
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission had a constructive meeting with the H.E. Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the @AfDB_Group on the margins of the 39th AU Summit. The Chairperson commended the Bank’s strong support to Africa’s priority sectors & welcomed the $11bn replenishment of the African Development…
The confusion about who’s hosting the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is another example of how women’s soccer is mishandled and often treated with disdain. Africa’s premier women footballers should be excited about representing their respective countries on the second-biggest stage they can play on in their careers – the Women’s Africa Cup of…
ADDIS ABABA: The African Union (AU) has officially appointed President Samia Suluhu Hassan as the AU Champion for reproductive, maternal and child health, a prestigious continental role that recognises Tanzania’s aggressive reforms in the health sector. A statement released by the Director of Presidential Communication at State House, Bakari Machumu, said her appointment was endorsed…
