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Africa: Senegal – Faj Calls On the African Commission and African States to Protect Journalists, Investigate Attacks and End the Culture of Impunity

Africa: Senegal – Faj Calls On the African Commission and African States to Protect Journalists, Investigate Attacks and End the Culture of Impunity

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In presenting the statement, FAJ President Omar Faruk Osman, said that the African Charter has promised to protect the rights of journalists. However, 40 years after the coming into force of the Charter, African journalists are still being killed, abducted tortured and detained. “Newsrooms have been raided or shut down. Equipment has been seized. Reporters…

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Africa: Senegal – Faj Calls On the African Commission and African States to Protect Journalists, Investigate Attacks and End the Culture of Impunity

Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Navi Pillay On Nobel Peace Prize

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The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising her contributions to international justice, human rights and peace. In a statement, Youssouf described the award as a well-deserved recognition of Pillay’s lifelong dedication to justice, human…

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Competition Commission issues right-to-repair guidelines for South Africa

Competition Commission issues right-to-repair guidelines for South Africa

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South Africa’s Competition Commission has issued a formal warning to manufacturers of smartphones, home appliances, and consumer electronics, cautioning that restricting independent repairers could violate the Competition Act. The directive is detailed in the commission’s newly finalized Guidelines on Repair, Service and Maintenance Aftermarkets. Read: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Two-screen titan The guidelines encompass…

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Africa: Senegal – Faj Calls On the African Commission and African States to Protect Journalists, Investigate Attacks and End the Culture of Impunity

Africa: Foreign Minister – AU Commission Chairperson Expected to Visit Sudan to Discuss Membership

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Khartoum — Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salem announced arrangements for an expected visit by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) to Sudan to discuss Sudan’s membership in the African Union, affirming that joint meetings will be held in this regard. In an interview with the Sudan News Agency…

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Africa: Senegal – Faj Calls On the African Commission and African States to Protect Journalists, Investigate Attacks and End the Culture of Impunity

Africa: AU Commission Chair, UK Ambassador Discuss Horn of Africa, Strategic Dialogue

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Addis Ababa (Horndiplomat) — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held talks with Britain’s ambassador to Ethiopia and permanent representative to the African Union, Darren Welch, focusing on developments in the Horn of Africa and preparations for the upcoming AU-UK Strategic Dialogue, the African Union said. The meeting covered regional developments and areas of…

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Africa: Senegal – Faj Calls On the African Commission and African States to Protect Journalists, Investigate Attacks and End the Culture of Impunity

Africa: Us-Africa Trade Commission Appoints Aremu As Nigeria Country Director

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The U.S.-Africa Trade Commission has appointed Dr. Fakunle John Aremu as its Country Director for Nigeria, according to an appointment letter dated July 10, 2026. Aremu is an international trade, investment and economic development executive with over 15 years of experience across Africa. In the letter signed by Titus Olowokere, the commission’s Executive Director/CEO, Aremu…

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Africa: Senegal – Faj Calls On the African Commission and African States to Protect Journalists, Investigate Attacks and End the Culture of Impunity

Africa: Sudan, AU Commission Chair Discuss Situation in Sudan and Planned Peace and Security Council Visit to Khartoum

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Khartoum, 4 August 2026 (SUNA) – Sudan’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Al-Zain Ibrahim Hussein, met on Tuesday with AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and delivered an oral message from Foreign Minister Ambassador Mohi El-Din Salem. The ambassador briefed the…

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MTN’s Ralph Mupita named to new UN AI commission

MTN’s Ralph Mupita named to new UN AI commission

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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has been appointed a founding commissioner of the AI for Good Global Commission, a new United Nations-linked body that puts the head of Africa’s biggest mobile operator alongside the CEOs of Nvidia, Amazon and Salesforce in the most senior AI governance forum yet assembled. The…

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Mupita appointed to new AI for Good Global Commission

Mupita appointed to new AI for Good Global Commission

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MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita. MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita has been named as a commissioner on the AI for Good Global Commission. The commission is an initiative of the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union, charged with expanding digital access, strengthening trust and accelerating economic impact through responsible AI. “It’s an…

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