Wednesday, July 1, 2026

African Union

January 31, 2026

Tinubu urges reactivation of regional standby force to tackle Sahel threats

Mr Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s “unwavering commitment to safeguarding peace, security, and stability in West Africa and the Sahel.”

President Bola Tinubu
January 28, 2026

U.S. partners African Union to form infrastructure, investment working group

Both leaders opined that economic growth was the major determinant of any country’s progress.

Trump and African Union
January 22, 2026

AU’s executive council to meet in February

AU has announced that it will hold its 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council on February 11 and 12 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

African Union plenary
January 5, 2026

Maduro: ECOWAS urges respect for state sovereignty, international law

ECOWAS acknowledged states’ right to fight international crimes but reminded the international community of its obligation to respect member states’ territorial integrity.

ECOWAS
January 4, 2026

Maduro: AU, South Africa condemn U.S. military actions in Venezuela

The AU’s position was outlined in a communiqué on the situation in Venezuela issued on Saturday.

Nicolás Maduro
January 2, 2026

IDPs: Yobe government pledges to domesticate Kampala Convention

The Yobe government says it is ready to domesticate the Kampala Convention, which aims to protect and assist displaced persons in the country.

December 15, 2025

Pastoral livestock mobility strategic asset for regional integration: AU

Mr Demsa said there are no boundaries for livestock and pastoralism, as transhuman issues are cross-border.

African Union
December 9, 2025

UN chief expresses concern over coup attempt in Benin Republic

UN secretary-general António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the attempt to unconstitutionally seize power in the Republic of Benin.

Soldiers announcing takeover of power in Benin
December 6, 2025

Ambassadors: Tinubu govt ending era of timid foreign policy, says APC

Mr Oladejo said the envoys represent “a carefully selected mix of experience and patriotism.

Nigerian flag
November 25, 2025

Africa, Europe can shape fairer global system: UN Secretary-General

Mr Guterres outlined three priority areas for deeper cooperation, beginning with reforming a global financial system.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland