East Africa: Foreign Affairs State Minister Confers With UN Special Envoy for Horn of Africa

Africa: AUC Deputy Chairperson Joined Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to Unveil a Special Commemorative Stamp

On the margins of the 39th #AUSummit, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi joined Italian PM @GiorgiaMeloni to unveil a special commemorative stamp issued by the Italian postal service. This initiative marks 25 years of the African Union and symbolizes the strengthening partnership between Italy & Africa–built on co-responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect.

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East Africa: Foreign Affairs State Minister Confers With UN Special Envoy for Horn of Africa

Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. Their discussion focused on regional peace & security, enhanced AU-EU cooperation in mediation, peace support operations & diplomacy, & a shared commitment to strengthening multilateralism. The Chairperson commended Amb. Weber’s…

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East Africa: Foreign Affairs State Minister Confers With UN Special Envoy for Horn of Africa

Africa: President Ruto Leads Special Africa Leaders’ Meeting On Climate Adaptation

Nairobi — President William Ruto on Monday convened a virtual Special Africa Leaders’ Meeting on Climate Adaptation to rally support for scaled-up financing and coordinated action to strengthen climate resilience across the continent. The high-level meeting bringing together African Heads of State, senior government officials, international partners, and development institutions focused on aligning climate adaptation,…

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SA’s Special Economic Zones pivot to digital transformation

SA’s Special Economic Zones pivot to digital transformation

Dr Chris Ettmayr, renewable energy and ICT sector manager at the East London Industrial Development Zone; Magama Makgamatho, chief knowledge and digital officer at Coega Development Corporation; and Baphelele Mhlaba, acting executive manager for economic development and sector support at the Eastern Cape Development Corporation. SA’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), historically viewed as industrial and…

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East Africa: Foreign Affairs State Minister Confers With UN Special Envoy for Horn of Africa

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov, Special Envoy of the President of Azerbaijan

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…

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East Africa: Foreign Affairs State Minister Confers With UN Special Envoy for Horn of Africa

Africa: Somalia’s Presidential Envoy Meets AU Special Representative On Stabilization

Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s presidential envoy for stabilization and civilian protection, MP Omar Hashi, met on Wednesday with El-Hadji Ibrahima Diene, the African Union’s special representative and head of AUSSOM, to discuss security and recovery efforts in recently liberated areas. The meeting focused on the progress of Somalia’s National Plan for Civilian Protection, which is…

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Defence of Donetsk town a priority, says Zelensky, as special forces deployed

Defence of Donetsk town a priority, says Zelensky, as special forces deployed

James LandaleDiplomatic correspondent, in Kyiv Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said the defence of Pokrovsk is a “priority”, as elite special force were deployed to the embattled town on the eastern front line. Ukrainian army sources told the BBC that special forces from military intelligence and assault groups were being used as regular infantry…

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