Saturday, July 4, 2026

African Union (AU)

July 15, 2023

Nigeria has paid AU 2023 financial obligations: Official

Nigeria is one of the major financial contributors to the AU, alongside four other member-states.

President Bola Tinubu
June 18, 2023

India’s Modi seeking African Union’s full membership in G20: Official

The G20, or Group of 20, is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies.

G20 (PHOTO CREDIT : ECCO climate)
June 14, 2023

Senate adjourns plenary until July 4

The letters will also notify them of the election of the president and deputy president of the Senate.

Nigerian Senate floor
May 4, 2023

German Chancellor Scholz wants to bring African Union into G20

The chancellor said he was optimistic that the G20 would decide to admit the AU in the foreseeable future.

G20
March 29, 2023

UN commits to help fight terrorists in Africa

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has emphasised UN support to Africa in his fight to end the scourge of terrorism, noting that the situation in the region is worrisome.

ISWAP
January 18, 2023

UN hails political talks in Sudan to restore democracy

The coup ended a power-sharing agreement between military and civilian leaders, established following the April 2019 overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir, who had ruled for 30 years.

SUDAN CRISIS
December 11, 2022

Nigeria ranks sixth in 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index

The data for the 2022 edition was collected in July and August, mainly from the International Air Transport Association and countries’ official websites.

Nigerians travellers with big bags at airport
November 9, 2022

Borders: Nigeria assures AU of commitment to free movement of persons

Nigeria has assured the African Union of Nigeria’s readiness to partner it in achieving the free movement of persons within the ECOWAS countries.

BORDER POST
August 15, 2022

Deputy President William Ruto declared winner of Kenya’s presidential election

Mr Ruto’s policies include giving Kenyans subsidised health insurance cover and a fee waiver for poor households.

William Ruto
July 11, 2022

Corruption threatening Nigeria, other African nations’ democracy: Transparency International 

“Corruption is and remains a significant threat to democracy and democratic institutions, and poses a significant hindrance to African states in realising Agenda 2063.”

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