AUC chair congratulates Djibouti president Omar Guelleh on re-election

12 april 2026 - 07:55:19
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated President [...] Full text...

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Four institutions discuss implications of Middle East conflict on African economies

07 april 2026 - 08:30:27
Tangier, Morocco (PANA) - The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide.Amid spikes [...] Full text...

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AUC chair welcomes China-Pakistan initiative to restore peace in the Middle East war

03 april 2026 - 17:16:53
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the Five-Point [...] Full text...

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Committee planning Fourth Africa-Türkiye Partnership Summit in Libya presents report

02 april 2026 - 10:25:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - As part of preparations for Libya to host the Fourth Africa-Türkiye Partnership Summit in 2026, the [...] Full text...

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AUC chair meets new personal envoy of UN Secretary-General for Sudan

31 march 2026 - 10:00:57
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Monday received Mr. Pekka [...] Full text...

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AUC and IGAD concerned about threats to peace, stability in Somalia

30 march 2026 - 16:49:34
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) and the East African regional group, the Intergovernmental Authority on [...] Full text...

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AUC chair congratulates former Egyptian FM Nabil Fahmy on appointment as League of Arab States Secretary-General

30 march 2026 - 15:55:37
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated former [...] Full text...

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AUC chairman congratulates Congo President Sassou N'Guesso on re-election

30 march 2026 - 15:53:03
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated President [...] Full text...

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AUC consoles Algeria on passing of former President Liamine Zeroual

30 march 2026 - 15:51:04
Adds Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has consoled Algeria [...] Full text...

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Libyan and AUC officials review preparations for Fourth Africa-Turkey Summit

30 march 2026 - 11:34:35
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A meeting has been held at Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Tripoli [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson hails UN resolution formally declaring transatlantic slave trade gravest crime against humanity

26 march 2026 - 13:03:00
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has warmly welcomed the [...] Full text...

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Former Burundian FM Shingiro named AU Special Envoy on ICJ judgement on Gabon/Equatorial Guinea islands dispute

26 march 2026 - 09:48:30
Addis Ababa, Ehiopia (PANA) - Former Burundian Foreign Minister Albert Shingiro has been appointed as Special Envoy to support Gabon [...] Full text...

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Former Tanzanian president Kikwete appointed AU High Representative for Horn of Africa and Red Sea

26 march 2026 - 09:08:36
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed former [...] Full text...

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World must act in interest of justice, historical truth on transatlantic slave trade - Ghana's president

25 march 2026 - 16:35:54
New York, US (PANA) - Ghana's President John Mahama on Wednesday called for global unity in recognising the transatlantic slave [...] Full text...

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AUC chief wishes Muslims happy Eid ul-Fitr

20 march 2026 - 08:27:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has wished Muslims across [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson strongly condemns heinous terrorist attack in northeast Nigeria

19 march 2026 - 12:57:08
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Youssouf, has strongly condemned the [...] Full text...

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UN, AUC mourn top 'crisis diplomat', Nicholas Haysom

19 march 2026 - 12:40:04
New York, US (PANA) - The UN and African Union are mourning the loss of Nicholas Haysom, described as a [...] Full text...

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AUC chair hails moves for peaceful settlement of Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone border disputes

19 march 2026 - 12:20:50
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Youssouf Ali, has welcomed the [...] Full text...

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AUC chairman consoles Ethiopia on tragic mudslides

17 march 2026 - 07:44:51
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has sent a [...] Full text...

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AUC, others condemn continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli occupying authorities

14 march 2026 - 13:45:35
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA)  - The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, League of Arab States, and African Union Commission (AUC) have [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson condemns drone attack on civilians I'm Goma in eastern DRC

12 march 2026 - 11:55:25
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS warns of severe consequences of Middle East crisis for Africa, vulnerable regions

02 march 2026 - 12:39:09
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has associated with the statement of the [...] Full text...

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Ambassador of Qatar to the AU calls on AUC chairperson

27 february 2026 - 10:01:34
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Saad Mubarak Al Naimi, Ambassador of Qatar to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU [...] Full text...

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AU condemns killing of more than 50 civilians in northwest Nigeria

23 february 2026 - 11:06:39
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the [...] Full text...

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Thirty-ninth AU Summit opens

14 february 2026 - 16:43:28
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the [...] Full text...

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Africa's era of exporting raw materials should end - AUC chair

14 february 2026 - 06:48:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Africa’s era of exporting raw materials and importing value-added goods must end, Mr. Mahmoud Ali [...] Full text...

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AU, UN chiefs reaffirm resolve to deepen strategic cooperation

13 february 2026 - 09:59:59
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres and African Union Commision (AUC) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, have reaffirmed [...] Full text...

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48th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council opens

11 february 2026 - 14:09:32
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) began on [...] Full text...

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AUC chair condemns drone attack by DRC rebel group, AFC/M23, in Kisangani

06 february 2026 - 11:07:56
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the [...] Full text...

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AU chair condemns terrorist attack at Nigerian village that killed 162 people

05 february 2026 - 15:46:48
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has condemned the terrorist [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson condemns murder of Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya

05 february 2026 - 11:13:54
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), has strongly condemned the murder [...] Full text...

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US President Trump signs legislation extending AGOA by one year

05 february 2026 - 10:31:48
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US President Donald Trump has signed legislation reauthorising the flagship African Growth and Opportunity Act [...] Full text...

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AUC Chair appoints Special Envoy for Children Affected by Armed Conflict

02 february 2026 - 04:52:42
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed Ambassador Jainaba [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson calls for maximum restraint in Ethiopia's Tigray region

31 january 2026 - 09:14:44
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA)  - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern [...] Full text...

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AUC Chair condemns the terrorist attacks in Niger

31 january 2026 - 09:10:12
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA)  - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has condemned two attacks [...] Full text...

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US, AU launch Strategic Investment Working Group

29 january 2026 - 06:30:05
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Government of the United States and the African Union Commission (AUC) have agreed to [...] Full text...

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AUC Chair expresses 'deep concern' over deteriorating security situation in parts of South Sudan

28 january 2026 - 12:44:07
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has expressed “deep concern” [...] Full text...

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Africa reaffirms unwavering commitment to multilateralism, international rule of law

27 january 2026 - 16:35:03
New York, US (PANA) - AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Monday reaffirmed Africa’s unwavering commitment to multilateralism and [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson hails 'progress' in Central African Republic

20 january 2026 - 12:56:42
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has commended the “notable progress” [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson congratulates Ugandan President Museveni on his reelection

18 january 2026 - 07:20:06
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated Ugandan President [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson reaffirms Africa’s unwavering commitment to ending eastern DRC crisis

16 january 2026 - 13:05:07
Lomé, Togo (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Friday reaffirmed Africa’s unwavering [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson congratulates Algeria on successful launch of Earth Observation Satellite

16 january 2026 - 12:56:28
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the Algeria [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson welcomes signature of Charter for Peace and Reconciliation in Libya by President of the Presidential Council

15 january 2026 - 09:32:17
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, has welcomed the signing of the [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson welcomes passage of AGOA extension by U.S. House of Representatives, urges Senate to approve

14 january 2026 - 17:44:28
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the overwhelming [...] Full text...

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Sudanese Govt criticises AUC for 'biased' statement with UAE on Sudan war

08 january 2026 - 08:04:24
Port Sudan, Sudan, (PANA) - Sudan on Wednesday sharply criticised the African Union Commission (AUC) for adopting a joint statement [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: Israeli FM says Somaliland visit to advance their relations

06 january 2026 - 16:29:21
Hargeisa, Somaliland (PANA) - Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar says his visit on Tuesday to the Somalia's breakaway state of [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson commends smooth conduct of Guinea presidential election

05 january 2026 - 12:38:33
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the [...] Full text...

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AU reiterates commitment to African-led, Sudanese-owned peace process

01 january 2026 - 13:57:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) on Thursday reaffirmed its “full readiness” to work closely with all [...] Full text...

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Sudanese CSOs criticise AU for backing govt's peace plan

01 january 2026 - 10:56:25
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Sudanese civil society organisations (CSOs) have expressed their unhappiness with the African Union Commission (AUC) for [...] Full text...

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AU welcomes Sudan’s peace initiative presented to UN Security Council

31 december 2025 - 09:27:31
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has welcomed a peace initiative presented by the Sudanese civilian Prime, [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson rejects any recognition of Somaliland

27 december 2025 - 10:50:00
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, says he has taken [...] Full text...

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African Road Safety Observatory ends Transitional Steering Committee meeting in Cape Town

26 december 2025 - 12:57:41
Cape Town , South Africa (PANA) – The African Road Safety Observatory (AfRSO) has concluded the meeting of its Transitional [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson congratulates Somalis on Municipal election in Mogadishu

26 december 2025 - 12:43:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the Somali people [...] Full text...

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Preparations underway for funeral of top Libyan military officers who died in Türkiye plane crash

25 december 2025 - 07:54:38
Tripoli, LIbya (PANA) - Preparations are underway for a  befitting funeral for top Libyan military officers and civilians who died [...] Full text...

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Ethiopia to host 12th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in April 2026

18 december 2025 - 12:12:40
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The 12th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) will be held from 28 to 30 [...] Full text...

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AU urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to renew peace commitment on 25th anniversary of Algiers agreement that ended war

15 december 2025 - 08:33:48
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) on Sunday urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to renew their commitment to [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson strongly condemns deadly drone attack on peacekeeping base in Sudan

15 december 2025 - 07:43:15
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the deadly [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson urges restraint amid escalating tensions in the Great Lakes Region

11 december 2025 - 13:05:42
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed “deep concern” [...] Full text...

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AU chairperson urges parties to the Washington Peace Accords to faithfully implement them

05 december 2025 - 09:24:32
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the peace [...] Full text...

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AU begins talks on cross-border continental data sharing regulations

02 december 2025 - 17:13:58
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) officially launched a crucial four-day Validation Workshop for the Continental [...] Full text...

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Finance experts urge African states to track US$1.2 trillion laundered through wildlife conservancies

25 november 2025 - 17:36:30
Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) – African countries must urgently take steps to track some US$1.2 trillion, which flows into the continent [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson 'strongly' condemns abduction of school children in Nigeria

23 november 2025 - 05:28:54
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson welcomes peace agreement between DRC and AFC/M23

16 november 2025 - 14:32:07
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the signature [...] Full text...

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US applauds DRC, M23 for Doha peace agreement

16 november 2025 - 07:38:27
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has applauded the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Congo River [...] Full text...

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DRC, M23 sign Doha Framework for Peace

15 november 2025 - 18:06:29
Doha, Qatar (PANA) - The State of Qatar on Satuday announced the signing of the Doha Framework for the Peace [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson congratulates of Ethiopia on winning bid to host COP32

15 november 2025 - 08:36:03
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated Ethiopia on [...] Full text...

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AUC representatives reaffirm support for the Libya-Africa transit corridors project

13 november 2025 - 13:08:54
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio has held a meeting at in Tripoli with the President and [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson calls for urgent international action as Mali's crisis escalates

10 november 2025 - 09:49:12
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson appoints Special Envoy to Madagascar

04 november 2025 - 08:22:06
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed Mohamed Idris Farah, [...] Full text...

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AU Summit outlines roadmap to exploitation of US$2.8 trillion natural wealth

04 november 2025 - 07:13:58
Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) – The African Union Commission (AUC) has urged countries in the continent to stop “exporting jobs elsewhere” [...] Full text...

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AU convenes summit to reverse alarming biodiversity losses

03 november 2025 - 07:32:12
Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) – The African Union (AU), jointly with the government of Botswana, is convening Africa’s first ever summit [...] Full text...

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AU condemns atrocities of Sudan's paramilitary RSF after capture of El Fasher

30 october 2025 - 06:13:39
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) has strongly condemned Sudan's paramilitary Rapid [...] Full text...

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African leaders converge to 'unlock' trillion-dollar infrastructure investments at Luanda finance summit

29 october 2025 - 10:20:42
Luanda, Angola (PANA) - African leaders, global investors, and development partners have gathered in the Angolan capital, Luanda, for the [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: AUC chairperson condemns atrocities in Sudan's El Fasher

28 october 2025 - 10:03:26
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson congratulates Morocco on Winning FIFA Under-20 World Cup

21 october 2025 - 13:36:10
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated Morocco [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: Madagascar's military leader Col. Randrianirina sworn in as president

17 october 2025 - 09:41:26
Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) - Madagascar's military leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who heads National Transitional Defence Council (CNDT) that took power [...] Full text...

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2026 FIFA WC: AUC chairperson congratulates African qualifiers

17 october 2025 - 07:58:00
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the nine [...] Full text...

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AU deploys high-level delegation to Madagascar after coup

17 october 2025 - 07:49:18
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) is immediately deploying a high-level delegation to Madagascar to “facilitate [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson mourns passing of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga

15 october 2025 - 16:35:25
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed his condolences [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: Madacascar's High Constitutional Court confirms military takeover

14 october 2025 - 17:35:12
Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) - Madagascar's High Constitutional Court on Tuesday entrusted the functions of President to Colonel Randrianirina Michaël, leader [...] Full text...

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Madagascar elite military unit says, 'We have taken power'

14 october 2025 - 16:06:42
Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) - Soldiers in Madagascar said on Tuesday that they have taken over the administration of the country [...] Full text...

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Madagascar President Rajoelina leaves the country after attempted coup

14 october 2025 - 08:12:44
Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) - Madagascar's president, Andry Rajoelina, announced on Monday night that he had left the country for security [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson congratulates Seychelles’ president-elect

12 october 2025 - 16:44:23
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated Patrick [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson concerned about situation in Madagascar as President Rajoelina says 'coup under way'

12 october 2025 - 15:51:56
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said on Sunday [...] Full text...

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AU commemorates 2025 Healthy Lifestyle Day

12 october 2025 - 06:53:57
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Medical and Health Services Directorate, last week commemorated [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson condemns bloody attack on police station in northern Benin

10 october 2025 - 11:07:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned an [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson congratulates Egyptian El-Enany on election as DG of UNESCO

08 october 2025 - 07:26:22
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has extended his sincere [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson strongly condemns terrorist attack on Somali prison

06 october 2025 - 06:48:08
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemns the [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson reiterates urgent call for immediate ceasefire in Sudan

26 september 2025 - 07:33:57
New York, US (PANA) -  Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, has reiterated the urgent imperative of an [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson calls for modernisation of African peace and security architecture

25 september 2025 - 06:42:52
New York, US (PANA) - Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, has said that by modernising the [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson meets U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs

24 september 2025 - 07:33:21
New York, US (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has held “a constructive” meeting [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson concludes AU–UN bilateral, and AU–UN–EU Trilateral

22 september 2025 - 10:21:01
New York, US (PANA) – The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Sunday concluded a [...] Full text...

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AU, EU and UN chiefs hold sixth trilateral meeting in New York

22 september 2025 - 06:21:32
New York, USA (PANA) - African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, European Council President António Costa, European Commission [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson meets African Group at the UN

21 september 2025 - 06:14:17
New York, US (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, on Saturday met with the [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson to attend UN General Assembly

21 september 2025 - 04:24:03
New York, US (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is in New York [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson condemns attack on civilians in besieged El Fasher mosque drone strike

20 september 2025 - 15:57:32
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has “strongly” condemned the “heinous [...] Full text...

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African Union urges leaders to cement democracy, good governance

15 september 2025 - 12:52:49
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, has underlined the need for African leaders to work diligently [...] Full text...

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AU condemns atrocities against civilians in DRC's North Kivu Province

13 september 2025 - 08:50:10
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has condemned an [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson expresses 'deep concern' over Israel's attack on Qatar

10 september 2025 - 11:16:19
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), has expressed deep concern over [...] Full text...

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AUC chief rallies Africans to work together to build continent

09 september 2025 - 11:33:21
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), has rallied Africans to [...] Full text...

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Ethiopian PM Abiy inaugurates historic dam

09 september 2025 - 09:02:08
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s [...] Full text...

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Oversight c'ttee on Rwanda, DRC peace deal resolve to timely implementation

04 september 2025 - 08:39:12
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - Members of the Joint Oversight Committee (JOC) for the Peace Agreement signed by Rwanda and [...] Full text...

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2024 CHAN: AU Commission Chairperson congratulates Morocco on triumph

31 august 2025 - 16:14:15
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the Kingdom [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson welcomes new UN Roadmap for Libya

31 august 2025 - 16:07:21
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the United [...] Full text...

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AU chief 'strongly condemns' terrorist attacks in Mali

28 august 2025 - 16:14:58
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned terrorist [...] Full text...

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‘Africa is poised for progress’ Guterres tells development conference in Japan

20 august 2025 - 18:54:02
Yokohama, Japan (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday repeated his call for Africa to have a greater say in [...] Full text...

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DRC, Rwanda meet on implementation of Washington peace agreement

09 august 2025 - 14:23:52
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The first Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting for the implementation of the Peace Agreement between [...] Full text...

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Libya participates in meetings of African Commission on Intellectual Property Rights in Djibouti

03 august 2025 - 12:38:08
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development of the National Unity Government participated in meetings [...] Full text...

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US welcomes peace agreement between DRC government and rebel AFC/M23

20 july 2025 - 08:44:06
Washington, D.C., US (PANA) - The United States has welcomed the signing on Saturday in Qatar of a Declaration of [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson welcomes peace agreement between DR Congo and Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement

19 july 2025 - 13:25:16
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has warmly welcomed the [...] Full text...

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AU urges countries end to fragmented response to climate change

09 july 2025 - 12:26:32
Windhoek, Namibia (PANA) – Most African countries have developed early warning systems to climate change-induced disasters, such as floods although [...] Full text...

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AU chairperson welcomes peace agreement between DRC and Rwanda

29 june 2025 - 13:05:59
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the signing [...] Full text...

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Luanda to host heads of state-level infrastructure financing summit under AU chairmanship

10 june 2025 - 11:57:51
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Government [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: AUC concerned about 'potential negative impact' of US travel ban on several African nations

05 june 2025 - 11:04:12
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) on Thursday expressed concern about the potential negative impact on [...] Full text...

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AUC welcomes election of DRC, Liberia to UN Security Council

04 june 2025 - 15:43:16
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the Democratic [...] Full text...

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African Union initiative advocates stronger input from the youth to advance technical education

30 may 2025 - 20:05:47
London, UK (PANA)  - A new report launched by the Africa Skills Revolution initiative outlines the importance of placing youth [...] Full text...

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AU chief discusses political transition with representatives of Alliance of Sahel States

28 may 2025 - 09:46:37
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Tuesday held consultations [...] Full text...

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AU marks Africa Day 2025 with call to justice, unity, shared progress

24 may 2025 - 13:42:21
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) is commemorating Africa Day 2025, which falls on Sunday, with a renewed [...] Full text...

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AU Commission Chairperson to deploy Panel of the Wise for South Sudan mediation

01 april 2025 - 16:32:47
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Youssouf Ali, is dispatching a high-level [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson commends Angolan president for efforts to bring peace to eastern DRC

24 march 2025 - 09:43:37
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has commended the important [...] Full text...

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African ministers discuss visa-free movement to spur regional unity

18 february 2025 - 15:37:16
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) –  African ministers discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement as a precondition [...] Full text...

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AU unveils full list of elected offiials at 38 summit

17 february 2025 - 18:29:30
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union has unveiled the full list of Commissioners elected during the 38th session [...] Full text...

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How Raila Odinga fell: Web of factors that cost Kenya top African Union job Story by Justus Ochieng

16 february 2025 - 16:26:06
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Kenya’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship suffered a major blow Saturday, February [...] Full text...

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Djibouti's Foreign Minister Ali Youssouf wins race for AUC Chairperson slot

15 february 2025 - 22:27:15
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emerged victorious in the tough race for the leadership [...] Full text...

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Outgoing AUC chair Moussa Faki offers personal scorecard, takes swipe at African leaders

15 february 2025 - 17:41:12
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) -  The outgoing Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Moussa Faki, offered a personal reflection [...] Full text...

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African Union Summit opens in Ethiopia

15 february 2025 - 13:14:47
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Angola's Joao Manuel Lourenco assumed the rotating Chair of the African Union (AU) on Saturday, [...] Full text...

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Incoming AU leadership must prioritise, stand up for human rights - Amnesty International

14 february 2025 - 05:44:13
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - As African heads of state and government prepare to elect and appoint the new leadership [...] Full text...

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Libyan, Senegalese FMs discuss bilateral ties

12 february 2025 - 12:13:07
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan's Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. al-Taher al-Baour and Senegal's Minister of [...] Full text...

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AUC chair calls for peaceful solution post-election violence in Mozambique

29 december 2024 - 05:57:32
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep concern [...] Full text...

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South Africa calls for dialogue to resolve post-election crisis in Mozambique

27 december 2024 - 06:29:36
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa has addressed the political turmoil in Mozambique, saying the escalating protests against [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger 6 months window to reconsider withdrawal

16 december 2024 - 05:24:20
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and [...] Full text...

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Kenya launches campaign bid for AUC leadership at mini Summit

27 august 2024 - 14:16:15
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – East African leaders gathered in Nairobi on Tuesday to witness the unveiling of former Keyan Prime [...] Full text...

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AU– COMESA Election Observer Mission arrives in Kigali

10 july 2024 - 16:29:53
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - The joint African Union Commission (AUC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) [...] Full text...

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African Union approves artificial intelligence strategy

17 june 2024 - 21:57:53
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - African Information and Communications Ministers have unanimously endorsed landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, the [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson deeply concerned about 'escalating tensions' in northern Ethiopia

26 april 2024 - 17:59:42
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep concern [...] Full text...

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Former Malawian President Banda calls for climate action

22 april 2024 - 14:29:55
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The former Malawian president, Joyce Banda, has called for a change in the way things [...] Full text...

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African Union raises stakes in cyberspace diplomacy

17 april 2024 - 13:45:00
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has kicked off a campaign to raise awareness on the need [...] Full text...

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AU calls on warring parties in Sudan to declare humanitarian ceasefire

08 march 2024 - 22:53:45
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Warring Sudanese parties should declare a humanitarian ceasefire during the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson expresses deep regrets at violence in Chad

02 march 2024 - 10:44:33
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The President of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep regrets [...] Full text...

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AU, EU expand Mutual Cooperation for Global Health

13 february 2024 - 16:55:45
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) and the European Union convened a High-level dialogue on strengthening [...] Full text...

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Gambia’s President urged to help end Senegal’s political crisis

08 february 2024 - 11:34:19
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambian Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on President Adama Barrow to engage his Senegalese counterpart, [...] Full text...

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AUC adds voice for new date for Senegalese presidential poll

05 february 2024 - 11:52:01
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The President of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has urged the Senegalese [...] Full text...

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AU 'regrets' decision of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to withdraw from ECOWAS

31 january 2024 - 08:12:26
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep regret [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: AUC chair appoints high-level panel on resolution of Sudan’s conflict

18 january 2024 - 10:26:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Thursday announced the appointment [...] Full text...

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AU calls for 'mutual respect' in brewing diplomatic row over Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU

04 january 2024 - 15:42:08
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has called for "calm and mutual respect" to de-escalate the simmering [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: AUC Chairperson renews calls to end Sudan conflict

19 december 2023 - 07:13:46
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed concern at the [...] Full text...

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Network of Land Governane to launch academy in North Africa

24 november 2023 - 18:17:43
Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The North Africa section of the Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA) plans [...] Full text...

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IDLO for inclusive land governance

23 november 2023 - 18:00:16
Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Director of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), Barbara Kilei, has called for inclusive land [...] Full text...

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Ugandan minister highlights effective land management in sustainable development

22 november 2023 - 13:03:22
Addis Ababa Ethiopia (PANA) - Uganda's Minister for Lands and Urban Development, Ms Judith Nabakooba, has highlighted the importance of [...] Full text...

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Fifth African conference on land policy opens in Addis Ababa

21 november 2023 - 18:09:19
Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Judith Nabakooba, Uganda's Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, launched the fifth African Conference on [...] Full text...

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Tax earnings in Africa remain below pandemic levels

02 november 2023 - 13:46:47
Paris, France (PANA) - Africa’s average tax-to-GDP ratio was 15.6% in 2021, unchanged from the previous year and remaining below [...] Full text...

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Ethiopian crisis: AU Commission chief commends Ethiopians for upholding Tigray peace deal

02 november 2023 - 10:59:36
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) -African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday congratulated Ethiopians for embracing peace, national [...] Full text...

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US, AUC hold 9th Annual High-Level Dialogue

02 november 2023 - 06:32:17
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States and the African Union Commission on (AUC) on Wednesday reaffirmed their "strong [...] Full text...

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US hosts annual US-AUC High Level Dialogue

01 november 2023 - 06:55:53
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Moussa Faki [...] Full text...

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AUC: Lift 'all sanctions' against Zimbabwe

26 october 2023 - 06:34:21
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) -  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reiterated the longstanding [...] Full text...

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AUC expresses concern at outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian hostilities

08 october 2023 - 08:15:51
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed his [...] Full text...

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AUC deploys Election Observer Mission to Liberia

04 october 2023 - 16:55:44
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - As Liberia makes final preparations to hold its General Elections on 10 October, the Chairperson [...] Full text...

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Storm Daniel tragedy gives Libya an international dimension

21 september 2023 - 19:31:55
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The damage and losses caused by the Mediterranean storm Daniel that hit eastern Libya on 10 [...] Full text...

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Libya storm: AUC reiterates appeals for Libya support to address humanitarian needs

18 september 2023 - 05:46:28
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reiterated his appeal to [...] Full text...

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Africa Climate Summit addresses pressing environment disasters

05 september 2023 - 21:04:58
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – At least 20 African leaders, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the US Climate Envoy John [...] Full text...

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African Climate Summit to seek clear financing plan

04 september 2023 - 20:20:57
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – African leaders meeting in Nairobi for the first ever African Climate Summit have outlined bold reforms, [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat travels to Nigeria, Chad, Ghana on Niger coup

26 august 2023 - 08:07:59
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee has begun a visit to [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: AU suspends Niger; AUC to assess implications of military action

22 august 2023 - 13:46:59
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has decided to immediately suspend Niger from all activities of the [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: AU chief expresses 'strong support' for ECOWAS' decisions on Niger crisis

11 august 2023 - 12:16:04
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Friday expresses his [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: US Secretary of State speaks with ousted President Bazoum, AUC chairman on developments

02 august 2023 - 06:56:50
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony  Blinken on Tuesday spoke with ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: International community pledges support for ousted President; coup leaders adamant

29 july 2023 - 08:27:30
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The international community has continued to pledge support for ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum as the [...] Full text...

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2ND LEAD: Niger coup: Head of presidential guard General Tchiani named head of transitional govt (Eds: Adds Tchiani's broadcast, writethrough)

28 july 2023 - 16:06:55
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - General Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, who has been named head of a transitional [...] Full text...

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LEAD: Niger coup: Head of presidential guard, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, named head of transitional government

28 july 2023 - 12:09:03
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - General Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, has been named head of a transitional government [...] Full text...

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AUC, Electoral Institute renew cooperation to promote good governance

28 july 2023 - 11:11:59
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union and the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) have signed [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: UN chief demands president’s immediate and unconditional release

28 july 2023 - 06:29:38
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Thursday demanded the release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum “immediately and unconditionally”, [...] Full text...

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Situation in Niger remains unclear after coup

27 july 2023 - 15:01:21
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The political situation in the West African country of Niger remains unclear after a group of [...] Full text...

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Niger soldiers oust President Bazoum, suspend national institutions, shut borders

27 july 2023 - 06:23:54
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The military in Niger on Wednesday night announced the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum  and his government [...] Full text...

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UN, AU chiefs join in condemning Niger coup attempt

26 july 2023 - 18:09:06
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations and African Union (AU) have joined the chorus of condemnation of Wednesday's [...] Full text...

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African Union mid-year Summit opens in Nairobi

16 july 2023 - 12:41:38
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - African leaders gathered on Sunday in Nairobi for the opening of their fifth mid-year Summit, with [...] Full text...

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AU mid-year Summit dedicated to trade revitalisation in Africa

14 july 2023 - 16:14:25
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - African leaders due to meet in Nairobi on Sunday, will focus on revitalising continental trade, which [...] Full text...

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AfDB says Africa has necessary partnerships, technologies to eradicate hunger

06 june 2023 - 06:37:02
Durban, South Africa (PANA) - African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa has the necessary partnerships and [...] Full text...

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World expands food resilience plan in East Africa

01 june 2023 - 12:28:49
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - At a time when food systems in Eastern and Southern Africa continue to be [...] Full text...

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AUC and Member States commemorate 60th anniversary of OAU-AU

25 may 2023 - 13:56:40
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - African Union Commission (AUC) on Thursday celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity [...] Full text...

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Africa marks 60th anniversary of AU

25 may 2023 - 06:28:15
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African continent is on Thursday celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African [...] Full text...

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AU chairperson welcomes Mali's move to convene constitutional referendum

09 may 2023 - 16:36:00
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has welcomed the announcement [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: AUC Chairperson stresses imperative of ceasefire

07 may 2023 - 12:25:36
Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, is closely following the Saudi [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson calls for calm in Kenya amidst public protests

28 march 2023 - 10:53:19
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep concern at violence [...] Full text...

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AU criticises Tunisia over 'racialised hate speech'

27 february 2023 - 16:46:45
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has strongly condemned the racial statements on [...] Full text...

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AU moves to speed up African open skies initiative

23 february 2023 - 09:04:42
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The African Union (AU) has called for measures to remove the barriers to the implementation [...] Full text...

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AU launches election observation mission to Nigeria

14 february 2023 - 14:21:08
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The African Union Commission has announced sending a 90-man strong team led by former Kenyan President  [...] Full text...

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AU, Sudanese authorities discuss transitional developments

14 february 2023 - 09:24:57
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Sudanese military leader, Lieutenant General Abdul-Fattah Al-Burhan, on Monday held a meeting with the visiting head of [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson discusses Mali's transition timetable with leaders

01 february 2023 - 18:20:02
Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has ended a visit to [...] Full text...

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AUC Chairperson strongly condemns abduction of dozens of women in Burkina Faso

19 january 2023 - 12:53:40
Addis Ababa,  Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Wednesday condemned in [...] Full text...

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Senegal president confident 2023 will mark end of Libyan crisis through peace, elections

09 january 2023 - 13:16:45
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Senegalese president and current chairman of the African Union (AU), Macky Sall, has expressed confidence that [...] Full text...

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Abdallah al-Lafi and Moussa Faki discuss inclusive conference on national reconciliation

26 november 2022 - 13:41:04
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, and the Chairperson of the African [...] Full text...

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National reconciliation or elections, which option to resolve the crisis in Libya?

24 november 2022 - 18:39:26
\ Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The announcement of a preparatory meeting  between the Libyan Presidential Council and the African Union (AU), in [...] Full text...

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IGAD experts discuss agricultural development, call for more action and resources mobilization

02 november 2022 - 15:29:20
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The East African development grouping, IGAD, on Wednesday concluded a two-day regional dialogue in Addis Ababa, [...] Full text...

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US calls for immediate cessation of fighting by M23 rebels in eastern DRC

01 november 2022 - 05:44:41
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has joined calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities by the M23 rebel group [...] Full text...

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AU expresses concern at deteriorating security situation in eastern DRC

31 october 2022 - 07:43:03
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has expressed extreme concern at the deteriorating security situation in eastern [...] Full text...

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UN chief condemns bloody Mogadishu bomb blasts

31 october 2022 - 05:07:20
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General has expressed deep sadness at Saturday's bomb attack in Mogadishu, which killed [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson condemns 'horrific terrorist attack' in Mogadishu

30 october 2022 - 10:30:49
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned in the [...] Full text...

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US Secretary of State meets AUC Chairman

28 october 2022 - 06:17:33
Ottawa, Canada (PANA) - US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Thursday met with African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Moussa [...] Full text...

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African Union Commission sets out continent's priorities at COP 27

27 october 2022 - 20:01:13
Windhoek, Namibia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) has outlined Africa's priorities for COP 27, scheduled to take place [...] Full text...

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Namibia demands implementation of Paris climate change agreement

27 october 2022 - 15:57:12
Windhoek, Namibia (PANA) - Africa must focus on the implementation of the Paris Agreement, recommends Tom Oweendo, Namibia's Minister of [...] Full text...

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Ethiopian crisis: Peace talks enter the second day

26 october 2022 - 05:07:52
Pretoria, South Africa (PANA)  - The African Union (AU)-led peace talks in South Africa to end the conflict in the Tigray [...] Full text...

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