Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East

Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East

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…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East

Africa: Statement By H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, African Union Commission, On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, Under the Theme – ‘Shaping a Future At Peace’ – 3 May 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East

African Union Advances Continental Infrastructure Agenda At 5th Stc-T&e Session in Johannesburg

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…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East

Africa: Ignore Fabricated Graphic Falsely Quoting Kenyan President William Ruto Lashing Out At African Union

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…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East

Africa: The African Union Commission and Kaiciid Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Host a High-Level Roundtable Discussion On Dialogue-Driven Peacebuilding in Africa

Ten years after the first formal agreement, the organisations are deepening cooperation on preventive peace, social cohesion and interreligious dialogue in line with Agenda 2063 The African Union Commission and the International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, marking a decade of official cooperation…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East

African Union Commission Champions Adequate Housing and Urban Resilience At the Second Africa Urban Forum

African Union Commission Champions Adequate Housing and Urban Resilience at the Second Africa Urban Forum Adequate housing is a cornerstone of sustainable urban growth The African Union Commission (AUC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development across the continent at the Second Africa Urban Forum, held 8-10 April 2026 in…

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Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East

Africa: H.E. Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi Leads African Union Delegation to the 2026 World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

H.E. Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, is leading the African Union delegation to the 2026 World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., where she is undertaking a series of high-level engagements to advance Africa’s development priorities and reinforce the strategic partnership between the African Union and the World…

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