The African Union has officially launched the 52nd Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC), centering discussions on continental resilience, economic pressures, and strategic regional coordination. Speaking at the opening session, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC),…
By peter Emmanuel | Africa has called for stronger representation in global water governance discussions, urging that the continent’s priorities, challenges and realities be fully reflected ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The call was made by Ambassador…
By Michael Omotosho | Civil society organisations under the Stop Financing Factory Farming Coalition have called for greater transparency, accountability, and community participation in agricultural financing as the African Development Bank (AfDB) begins its 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville. The…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has received emergency pharmaceutical and medical supplies donated by the Government and people of India to support response efforts to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
The African Union has renewed its call for stronger African-led financial institutions and urgent reforms of the global financial and debt architecture, warning that Africa must take decisive steps to achieve financial sovereignty and reduce overdependence on external funding systems.…
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Monday met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Prof. Miguel Bembe, at the AU headquarters. The…
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has officially appointed Dr. Yann Bedzigui as his new Chief of Staff. The high-profile appointment is expected to strengthen the leadership team as the Commission navigates complex continental…
In a major bid to fortify healthcare infrastructure and safeguard millions of lives, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) and the West African Health Organization (WAHO) have officially signed a landmark partnership agreement. The strategic pact,…
The 4th Africa Regional Food Systems Transformation Meeting officially commenced today in Accra, bringing together continental leaders, policymakers, and development partners to fast-track Africa’s agricultural renewal and food security strategy. The high-level summit, running from May 18–20, 2026, is jointly…
In a major step toward continental health independence, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) held high-level talks with Mario Moreira, President of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly 2026.…
