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…
H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Baak Valentino Wol, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. The Chairperson welcomed Ambassador Wol & commended the people of #SouthSudan for their resilience,…
H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, today received the Letters of Credentials of the Ambassador of Kyrgyz Republic to Ethiopia & the AU, H.E Adylbek Tultemirov. He welcomed Kyrgyzstan’s growing engagement with the African Union and its interest in strengthening cooperation, including through dialogue within broader multilateral frameworks such as the Shanghai…
Washington, DC — Today, President Trump signed into law legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect to September 30, 2025. “AGOA for the 21st century must demand more from our trading partners and yield more market access for U.S. businesses, farmers, and…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mrs Birgitt Ory, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union. The Chairperson expressed confidence that Ambassador Ory’s tenure will further strengthen the longstanding & strategic AU-Germany…
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…
Angolan writer Nituecheni Africano, author of several literary works and recipient of prestigious international literary awards, has been appointed Ambassador of Literature in Africa by the Sankofa Organization. The announcement was made this morning in the city of Malabo, during a cultural meeting that brought together writers, cultural practitioners, and representatives of African organizations. According…
The following is the transcript of the interview with Olga Stefanishyna, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S., that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Nov. 23, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna. Welcome to Face The Nation. UKRAINIAN AMBASSADOR OLGA STEFANISHYNA: Welcome, Margaret,…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov, Special Envoy of the President of Azerbaijan. Amb. Amirbayov conveyed a message from H.E. President Ilham Aliyev, including an invitation to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum & the Leaders’ Summit in Baku in May 2026. Their…
Somalia’s Ambassador to Tanzania and the East Africa Community, Ilyas Ali Hassan, arrived in Kinshasa on Sunday for a high-level working visit. The Ambassador was warmly received by officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as members of the Somali diaspora residing in the city. The primary objective of the visit is…
