Tag: African Union
AU strongly condemns violence in Nigeria
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday strongly condemned the violence that erupted on Tuesday during protests in...
African women enjoying increasing participation in politics – AU
The African continent has achieved major milestones in women's participation in political decision making during the past decade, the African Union (AU) Commission has...
Fifth session of Ghana-Switzerland Political Consultations held
The Fifth session of the Ghana and Switzerland Political Consultations has been held, a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional...
AU calls for urgent collection of illicit arms in Africa
The African Union (AU) Commission on Saturday disclosed an urgent need to collect illicit weapons in possession of civilians in Africa as an estimated...
African Court begins 58th Ordinary Session
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Right will begin its 58th Ordinary Session from Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 25, 2020 in...
AU says COVID-19 exacerbates Africa’s already dire revenue situation
The African Union (AU) Commission on Friday said that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already dire tax revenue situation across the...
Former AU Ambassador commends overlord of Asebu Kingdom
Dr. Arikana Chimbohori-Quao, the former African Union (AU) Ambassador to the United States has commended King Okatakyi Professor Amanfi VII, overlord of ...
Zambia calls for strong regulations against counterfeit medicines
African countries need to implement strong regulatory frameworks against illicit, fake and counterfeit medicines that have flooded the continent, a Zambian government official...
Africa CDC urges avoiding prevention fatigue amid easing lockdowns
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has urged the continent to avoid coronavirus "prevention fatigue."
The urgent call was made by...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 1.15 million – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surged to 1,148,849 as the death toll from the pandemic rose to 26,664, the Africa Centers...
France says its military operation continues in Mali
The military operation by the French forces continues in Mali, Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly said on Thursday, two days after a...
Namibia condemns military coup d’etat in Mali
Namibia condemns the coup d'etat undertaken by elements of the military in Mali on Tuesday, the country's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said...
Africa CDC calls for boosting COVID-19 surveillance, testing, care for people
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Wednesday urged African governments to rapidly scale up surveillance, testing, contact tracing...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 1.13 mln: Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surged to 1,136,246 as the death toll from the pandemic rose to 26,289, the Africa Centers...
AU chairperson condemns unconstitutional change of government in Mali
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as African Union (AU) Chairperson, on Wednesday condemned the unconstitutional change of government in Mali.
In a...
Canada condemns coup d’etat in Mali
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday that Canada condemns the coup d'etat in Mali.
"Canada strongly condemns the coup d'etat...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases close to 1.13 million
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surged to 1,128, 245 as the death toll rose to 25,884, the Africa Centers for Disease...
FIFA teams up with African Union, WHO and CAF to promote campaign against domestic...
FIFA is joining forces with the African Union, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to jointly address the...
Increased attacks not to affect efforts to stabilize Somalia
The African Union and the UN on Monday condemned Sunday's hotel bombing in Mogadishu which killed at least 16 people, saying the attack will...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.07 mln amid call for strong collaboration
The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Thursday revealed the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surged to 1,073,788...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 tally pass 1.05 million as death toll surges to 23,582
The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Tuesday revealed the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surged to 1,055,964...
South African president: government must strengthen women’s role in economy
Marking Women's Day on Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said broadening women's economic participation and ensuring their financial independence could be crucial in...
Africa’s COVID-19 cases approach 1 million amid call to contain rapid infection rate
The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Thursday revealed that the number of COVID-19 cases across the African continent surged...
Africa’s COVID-19 cases pass 976,000
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent reached 976,028 on Wednesday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and...
Africa’s COVID-19 cases pass 900,000 mark
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent reached 908,931 on Friday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 890,000 mark: Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent reached 891,199 on Thursday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa...
AU commends China for continued support to building Africa’s capacity of disease control, prevention
The African Union (AU) has highly commended China for the country's continued support and assistance to Africa's capacity building endeavors in disease control and...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 860,000
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent reached 859,237 on Tuesday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)...
Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases pass 828,214
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent reached 828,214 on Sunday, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 810,000
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent reached 810,008 on Saturday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)...