Africa: Statement By H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, African Union Commission, On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, Under the Theme – ‘Shaping a Future At Peace’ – 3 May 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Africa: Statement By H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, African Union Commission, On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, Under the Theme – ‘Shaping a Future At Peace’ – 3 May 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Dear Fellow Africans: The African Union joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2026, observed annually on 3 May, marking the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration of 1991, a landmark affirmation of the essential role of a free, independent, and pluralistic press in advancing democracy and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Shaping…

Read More
Africa: Statement By H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, African Union Commission, On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, Under the Theme – ‘Shaping a Future At Peace’ – 3 May 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received H.E. Amb. Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative (PR) of the Kingdom of Morocco

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.

Read More
Africa: Statement By H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, African Union Commission, On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, Under the Theme – ‘Shaping a Future At Peace’ – 3 May 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Africa: Amb. Brown’s Statement Represents Africa’s Collective View

The Ministry of Information has clarified that Liberia did not make any national statement on the situation in Venezuela at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), contrary to speculation circulating on social media. Speaking at a MIO press briefing on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah explained that comments delivered by Liberia’s Permanent…

Read More