NewsFeed Israel’s Eurovision performance was disrupted by loud pro-Palestine protests during the Vienna semi-final, with chants condemning Israel’s war on Gaza heard throughout the arena. Security removed several demonstrators from the venue. Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
The European Union (EU) has defended the rules-based international order and condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while warning that rising global conflicts were worsening economic hardships across the world, including in Zimbabwe. Speaking during Europe Day celebrations in Harare Friday, Katrin Hagemann said the world was facing “profound global change” marked by growing instability, conflict…
We, the Members of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) and African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), meeting and marking the fifth (5th) year of our Joint Retreat, in Burayu, Ethiopia, from 29 to 30 April 2026. Recalling the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the PSC of the AU, particularly…
The African Union Commission strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out on the evening of Monday, 4 May 2026, against a military base in Barka Tolorom, on the Chadian shore of Lake Chad, which resulted in loss of life and injuries among the Chadian defence forces. The African Union Commission expresses its sincere condolences to…
The African Union Commission expresses deep concern over the renewed escalation in the Gulf region, including reported drone and missile attacks and disruptions to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. These developments risk further destabilization and carry significant implications for global energy markets, with immediate economic repercussions for African countries. The African Union Commission…
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…
US president says EU ‘not complying’ with current trade deal; launches latest tariffs amid global economic uncertainty. Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026 United States President Donald Trump has said he will increase tariffs on automobiles from the European Union to 25 per cent. The announcement on Friday could jolt the world economy at a…
The African Union Commission (AUC) concluded the Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E) today in Johannesburg, bringing together Ministers and experts from across the continent to accelerate infrastructure integration and address critical challenges in Africa’s transport and energy sectors. The four-day session, hosted by the Republic of South…
Ignore fabricated graphic falsely quoting Kenyan president William Ruto lashing out at African Union IN SHORT: A graphic circulating on social media attributes a controversial quote to Kenyan president William Ruto, alleging that he lashed out at the African Union, calling it a “toothless dog” and describing it as corrupt. But both the graphic and…
The European Union (EU) and its Member States adopted the financial contribution to the African Union (AU) Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) with an amount of EUR 75 million, confirming the EU as its largest supporter. This brings the EU total support to successive AU-led missions over the last two decades to almost…
