Bujumbura, (SUNA) – Head of the Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue Preparatory Committee delegation, Nabil Adeeb, announced that Burundi’s President and current Chairperson of the African Union, Évariste Ndayishimiye, had affirmed his support for the Sudanese dialogue and pledged to make efforts to persuade the Sudanese parties to participate in it. He also pledged to support the committee…
Addis Ababa — African political parties must play a greater role in driving economic transformation and strengthening the continent’s sovereignty and institutions, Said President of the Pan-African Parliament, Dr. Fateh Boutbig. He made the remarks in his closing address yesterday at the Second African Political Parties Summit, held in Addis Ababa on its third and…
Addis Ababa — Political parties must go beyond seeking power and focus on serving citizens, strengthening democratic governance and building consensus on Africa’s development priorities, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said today. Addressing the second African Political Parties Summit 2026 underway in Addis Ababa, the Chairperson highlighted the central role of political parties…
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accused Palestinian-Israeli voters of ‘stealing’ the election after their parties won a record 19 seats. With all votes now counted, the main opposition bloc could join forces with Palestinian-Israeli parties to unseat Netanyahu. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports. Published On 29 Oct 202629 Oct 2026 Share Netanyahu attacks Palestinian-Israeli parties as…
NewsFeed At an Islamic centre in Washington DC, World Cup watch parties are giving many worshippers far from home a place to cheer on African and Muslim teams pursuing football history. Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and safeguard its independence. The President made the remarks during a fraternal dinner organised by the National Resistance Movement Secretariat at Kampala Serena Hotel following his inauguration earlier in the day….
Across Africa, the surge of women excelling in politics and public leadership has been largely propelled by gender quotas, primarily enacted through legislation. Countries like Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and South Sudan have emerged as leaders in representation since implementing these laws. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), women currently make up just over 26% of…
The African Union (AU) has expressed grave concern over rapidly unfolding political and military developments in Venezuela, citing reports of the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and attacks on state institutions amid an escalating international crisis. In a statement released this week, the AU reaffirmed its commitment to core principles of international law, including respect…
Namibia’s authorities have warned people not to hold parties at cemeteries after a social gathering at a gravesite in the capital, Windhoek, sparked outrage last weekend. According to City of Windhoek officials, the event at Gammams cemetery “showed seating arrangements, cooler boxes and alcohol” on full display. One Windhoek resident who witnessed the party said…
Nepal’s major political parties have demanded the country’s president reinstates the parliament he dissolved following deadly anti-corruption protests. In a statement, eight parties – including the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Maoist Centre – said President Ram Chandra Poudel acted unconstitutionally. Poudel dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday upon the recommendation of newly appointed interim…
