East Africa: East Africa Faces Intensifying Drought As La Niña Deepens Regional Weather Extremes

New climate assessments warn that severe drought conditions are tightening their grip on East Africa, driven by the ongoing La Niña phenomenon, even as southern parts of the… Read more »

Africa: Descendants of Africa's Liberation Icons Call for Continental Unity to Shape Brighter Future

Descendants of Africa's most influential liberation leaders called for renewed African unity, cooperation, and visionary leadership, arguing that the continent stands at a decisive… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Challenges Catalysts for Digital Agriculture Innovation

The ministry of Innovation and Technology emphasized that Africa's challenges are not limitations, but rather catalysts for innovation. Read more »

Africa: Digital Agriculture Key to Africa's Survival, Prosperity - AUC Deputy Chairperson

Digital agriculture is no longer optional but essential for Africa's survival and prosperity, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Ambassador Selma Malika… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia to Showcase Africa As Part of Global Solution for Climate Change, Boost Image At COP32

Ethiopia needs to make the most of the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP32) to play a pivotal player in the global fight against climate change and to transform its rich… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia to Host 4th International Symposium of African Constitutional Courts

Ethiopia will host the 4th International Symposium of African Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions, the Council of Constitutional Inquiry (CCI) announced. Read more »

Africa: New Fossil Proves Lucy's Species Coexisted With Another Relative Species

A new fossil discovered at Woranso-Mille, Ethiopia, has revealed that Lucy's species co-existed with another relative species, Arizona State University researcher Yohannes… Read more »

Africa: G20 Leaders Break Tradition With Early Declaration

World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies broke with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa on Saturday. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Expands Diplomatic Reach As PM Abiy Engages Global and African Leaders in South Africa

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed leveraged his engagements in South Africa to advance Ethiopia's strategic interests, deepen key alliances, and elevate the country's influence on… Read more »

Africa: PM Abiy Calls On G20 to Strengthen Compact With Africa Multi-Donor Trust Fund

The G20 needs to take concrete steps to strengthen the Compact with Africa Multi-Donor Trust Fund, expand financial guarantees, advance timely debt relief, and champion African… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopian AI Institute Becoming Africa's Most Visible, Influential Institute, PM Abiy Says

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (AII) has positioned itself as one of Africa's most visible and influential AI… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Migration, Humanitarian Agenda Require Urgent Action - AU Commissioner Twum-Amoah

Africa's migration and humanitarian agenda require urgent, coordinated action, solidarity, and a people-centered approach, according to Amma Twum-Amoah, African Union Commissioner… Read more »

Africa: Protecting Children Not Charity, Strategic Investment in Africa's Collective Future - Women, Social Affairs Minister

Protecting children is not a charity, but a strategic investment in Africa's human capital and collective future, Women and Social Affairs Minister Ergogie Tesfaye said today. Read more »

Africa: Surgery Central to Universal Health Coverage in Africa, Says Health Minister

Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba has called for government-led priorities, workforce motivation, and integrated, innovative solutions to transform surgical care across Africa. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Climate Duties Are Binding, Key to Sustainable Dev't - Prof. Mbengue

Professor Makane Mbengue, the African Union's External Counsel at the International Court of Justice, underscored that African states' rights and duties in the fight against global… Read more »

Africa: Project Will Yield Results for Developing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Eastern Africa - Researchers

The regional Land, Soil and Crop Information Services project has concluded with promising results for climate-smart agriculture in Eastern Africa. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia's Finance Minister Meets With the Rockefeller Foundation's Senior Vice President for Africa

Ethiopia's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, held a bilateral meeting with The Rockefeller Foundation's Senior Vice President for Africa William Asiko and exchanged views on… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Peace, Stability in Africa

Ethiopia has reaffirmed its firm commitment to advancing lasting peace and stability across Africa. Read more »

Africa: AU Urges African Communities to Embrace Communal Values for Mental Health

The African Union (AU) is calling on communities across the continent to prioritize holistic well-being, including economic security, social harmony, and health literacy, as the… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Launches Pooled Procurement to Bolster Local Pharmaceutical Industry

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a continent-wide pooled procurement system across all 55 African Union countries. Read more »

Africa: Minister Emphasizes Need for Effective Execution in Realizing Africa's Ambitious Tax Reforms

Developing policies and ambitious reforms in taxation and public financial management is not sufficient by itself as the real impacts depend on effective implementation,… Read more »

Africa: PM Abiy Calls for Rapid Digital Transformation to Drive Future Growth in Africa

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at the 24th COMESA Summit, emphasized that urgent digital transformation is critical to unlocking Africa's growth and shaping its… Read more »

Africa: AU Signs MOU With Pan African Youth Union to Bolster Partnership

The African Union Commission and the Pan African Youth Union (PYU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together aimed at empowering the youth in the continent. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Commends Ethiopia's Attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has congratulated the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) on achieving the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »

Africa: Africa Urged to Harness Biodigital Tech to Overcome Food Security Paradox

The State Minister of Planning and Development, Seyoum Mekonnen, pointed out that the convergence of biological and digital realms marks a paradigm shift in nourishing our nations,… Read more »