Friday, June 26, 2026

Addis Ababa

February 16, 2026

39th Assembly: AU considers report on colonisation as genocide against Africans

The African leaders “underscored the importance of historical justice, truth, remembrance, reparatory justice, and the preservation of the dignity of African peoples”.

Thirty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU)
February 16, 2026

Nigeria, Angola sign agreement to ease movement of diplomats, government officials

Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement to facilitate the movement of diplomats and government officials between the two countries.

Tuggar and Antonio
February 15, 2026

Nigeria endorses African Union’s proposed  institutional reforms

Mr Tuggar said Nigeria also pledged to ensure stronger cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector.

Minister of Foriegn Affairs Yusuf Tuggar
February 15, 2026

Nigeria backs AU’s institutional reforms on peace, security

Mr Shettima also declared the support of Nigeria on strengthening democratic institutions.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
February 14, 2026

Africa’s exclusion from Security Council ‘indefensible’, says UN chief

The secretary-general thanked the African Group at the UN for “unwavering, decisive support” on justice, equality, and reform initiatives.

António Guterres
February 14, 2026

Health Sovereignty: African leaders target 60% local manufacturing by 2040

For Nigeria, Mr Tomori said the declaration could be a turning point, given its position as the continent’s largest pharmaceutical market.

Pharmaceutical drugs
February 13, 2026

Nana Shettima arrives in Addis Ababa for African First Ladies’ Assembly

Second lady Nana Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa to attend the 30th African First Ladies’ Assembly.

Nana Shettima arrives in Addis Ababa for African First Ladies’ Assembly
February 12, 2026

Shettima departs Abuja for 2026 AU Summit in Ethiopia

The theme of the summit is “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima
February 12, 2026

Morocco elected to AU Peace and Security Council

The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union began on Wednesday in Addis Ababa.

Photo used to illustrate the story
February 10, 2026

DR Congo: UN restates orderly peacekeeping transition as South Africa withdraws troops

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a statement, said he informed UN secretary-general António Guterres on January 12 about the decision.

South African troops