April 15
Africa: Ethiopia Africa's Leading Wheat, Coffee Producer - Agriculture State Minister
Ethiopia has emerged as Africa's leading wheat producer and the largest coffee producer and exporter, according to Agriculture State Minister Professor Eyasu Elias. Read more »
April 10
Africa: Ethiopia's FM Gedion Champions Africa's Renewable Energy Future At 2026 Vienna Forum
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos emphasized Africa's unique opportunity to transition to low-carbon industrial growth by leveraging its abundant renewable energy resources, at… Read more »
April 03
Africa: Ethiopia Assumes Chairship of AU Peace and Security Council
Ethiopia has assumed the Chairship of the African Union Peace and Security Council for April 2026, marking its first time leading the Council since rejoining it in April 2025. Read more »
March 25
Africa: Ethiopia's Justice Minister Calls for Expanded Access to Traditional Justice Across Africa
Traditional dispute resolution mechanisms are central to expanding access to justice across African communities, Ethiopia's Justice Minister, Hana Arayaselassie, has said. Read more »
March 20
Africa: How the World's Muslims Celebrate Eid 2026?
As the sun rose over a Middle East scarred by weeks of relentless conflict, the call to prayer resonated amidst the distant thunder of the front lines. Yet the region did not… Read more »
Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Extends Eid Al-Fitr Greetings, Calls for Unity and Peace
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mouhamed Ali Yousuf, has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Africa and the world. Read more »
March 10
Africa: AU Honors Women Workers On International Women's Day 2026
The African Union Commission (AUC) marked International Women's Day 2026 by spotlighting the often unseen contributions of women who keep the continent's premier multilateral… Read more »
March 09
Africa: AUC Raises Alarm Over Escalating Tensions in the Persian Gulf
The African Union Commission (AUC) has voiced deep concern over the rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that recent incidents targeting key infrastructure could threaten… Read more »
March 05
Africa: Africa Pushes for UNSC Reform As Think Tanks, Diplomats Call for Permanent Seat
African policy experts and diplomats say it is time for the continent to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), urging urgent reform to reflect… Read more »
March 02
Africa: Adwa Victory Marked As Day That 'Broke the Dark Sky Over Africa,' Says Prime Minister Abiy
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has described the Victory of Adwa as the day "the sun broke through a sky that had been dark for all of Africa and Black people," underscoring its… Read more »
February 24
East Africa: Foreign Affairs State Minister Confers With UN Special Envoy for Horn of Africa
Hadera Abera, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, held talks today with Guang Cong, the United Nations Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, at his office. Read more »
February 20
Africa: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Honors Key Contributors to AU and Italy-Africa Summits
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recognized institutions and individuals who played a central role in the successful hosting of the 39th African Union Summit and the Second… Read more »
February 19
Africa: Africa Deserves UN Security Council Representation, Improved Access to Financing - Angola's UN Envoy
Urgent reform of the United Nations system and comprehensive debt relief for African countries are essential to the continent's development and global fairness, Angola's Permanent… Read more »
February 17
Africa: Newly Launched AI UniPod Set to Transform Ethiopia Into Africa's Tech Hub
Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute has officially launched the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pod (AI UniPod), a landmark initiative aimed at positioning… Read more »
February 16
Africa: Africa No Longer Waiting, Transformation Already Underway,' Says UNECA Chief
Africa is no longer a continent awaiting transformation; it is already undergoing significant and measurable change, according to Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the United… Read more »
February 14
Africa: Outgoing AU Chair Calls for Unity to Advance Water, Sanitation Agenda
Outgoing Chairperson of the African Union and President of Angola, João Lourenço, has called for renewed continental unity and stronger commitment to ensuring… Read more »
Africa: PM Abiy Calls for Initiatives Like Pulse of Africa That Amplify African Voices
With the AU silver jubilee approaching, it is essential to transition from foundational unity to functional sovereignty and amplify African voices through initiatives like the… Read more »
February 15
Africa: African Leaders Conclude AU Summit in Addis Ababa With Unified Call for Peace and Security
The 39th African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government concluded this afternoon with a powerful call for peace, security, and continental unity. Read more »
February 11
Africa: President Azali Assoumani Arrives in Addis Ababa for 39th AU Summit
President Azali Assoumani of the Union of Comoros has arrived in Addis Ababa to participate in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and… Read more »
February 12
Africa: AU Commissioner Vilakati Applauds Ethiopia's Wheat Milestone, Pushes Digital Agriculture to Shape Africa's Future
The African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Moses Vilakati, has praised Ethiopia's agricultural progress,… Read more »
February 11
Africa: African Researchers Call for Stronger Integration to Advance Continental Agenda
Senior African researchers have called for deeper collaboration and greater integration to accelerate the continent's research and development agenda. Read more »
February 12
Africa: AU Commissioner Praises GERD As Model of Africa's Self-Financed Infrastructure
The African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Lerato Mataboge, has described the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a landmark example of Africa's ability to… Read more »
February 11
Africa: UNECA Calls for Structural Shift in Africa's Economic Model
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has urged African leaders to undertake a fundamental restructuring of the continent's economic model, cautioning that dependence… Read more »
Africa: AU Executive Council Convenes in Addis Ababa to Shape Continental Strategy for 2026
The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) officially commenced today in Addis Ababa, bringing together Foreign Ministers from across the… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Finalizes Preparations to Host 39th AU Summit, 2nd Italy-Africa Summit, PM Abiy Announces
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that Ethiopia has finalized its preparations to host high-level delegations attending the 39th African Union (AU) Summit and the 2nd… Read more »
