Tag: African Union

Google and African Union partner to launch #DiscoverMyAfrica

Uncategorized Editor - May 7, 2024

The Office of The African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google today announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts...

Private sector urged to “own and drive” Africa’s continental trade agreement

Uncategorized Editor - May 16, 2023

The private sector is recognized as an indispensable stakeholder in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), especially given...

UN boss outlines challenges facing Burundi

Uncategorized Editor - May 7, 2023

Armed groups – both local and foreign – must lay down their arms in the Democratic Republic of the...

Secure and immediate access is needed for lifesaving aid in Sudan

Uncategorized Editor - May 5, 2023

Fighting in Sudan must stop now before the conflict and the spreading humanitarian catastrophe further ravage the country and...

FAO is strengthening self-reliance among drought affected communities in eastern Africa

Food Security Editor - April 21, 2023

Targeting drought-affected herders and agro-pastoralists in Djibouti, Kenya and Uganda, a new project is poised to provide access to...

UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan, as death toll mounts

Uncategorized Editor - April 18, 2023

Clashes intensified across Sudan on Monday, as top UN officials urged rival military factions to protect civilians and respect...

United Nations chief and officials condemn fighting between Sudanese forces

Uncategorized Editor - April 17, 2023

Following reports of armed fighting in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, on Saturday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the head...

AU member states encouraged to ratify Africa Risk Capacity treaty

Policy & Governance Editor - April 15, 2023

Hosted by the AU Commission in Addis Ababa, from April 3 - 4, 2023, the 13th Conference of Parties (COP)...

How boosting intra-African agrifood trade will reap rewards for the continent

Agriculture Editor - March 16, 2023

The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has been ratified by 43 African Union member countries, eight of which...

Africa’s sustainable growth hinges on science, technology, and innovation

Uncategorized Editor - March 9, 2023

Achieving the ambitious targets of the 2030 and 2063 Agendas requires leveraging the power of science, technology, and innovation...

Experts call for renewed focus on sustainable development goals in Africa

Industry & Infrastructure Development Editor - March 3, 2023

A concerted re-focus on sustainable development goals is needed in order to meet the aspirations of Agenda 2030 and...

African leaders urge continent to strengthen political will toward achieving continental nutrition targets

Policy & Governance Editor - February 25, 2023

Heads of African Union member states have called for more commitment and accountability in Africa’s effort to achieve continental...

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