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African Union

April 16, 2024

Algeria signs hosting agreement for Intra-African Trade Fair 2025

“The IATF2025 hosting agreement represents more than just a contractual agreement.’’

IATF 2025 logo
April 15, 2024

IGAD seeks end to hostilities on Sudan conflict anniversary

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on all parties involved in the conflict in Sudan to end hostilities.

Sudan war
February 23, 2024

Ex-ECOWAS president urges Tinubu, others to lift ‘crippling sanctions’ on Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso

Mr Chambas also called on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger military leaders to withdraw their threat to exit from the sub-regional bloc.

ECOWAS
February 21, 2024

AU bars Nigeria, others from exporting donkey-skin to China

“Donkeys are sensitive and intelligent creatures who deserve protection for their own sakes.’’

DONKEYS
February 18, 2024

African healthcare challenges require transnational collaboration: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu said Africa’s effective collaboration with the rest of the world to tackle existential health challenges is a moral imperative.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
February 17, 2024

Tinubu sighted sleeping during African Union session 

Mr Tinubu appeared to be dozing during the ordinary session on Saturday while his aide-de-camp, Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, took notes closely behind him.

President Bola Tinubu sleeping at AU session (Credit: Michele Spatari/AFP)
January 29, 2024

Tinubu’s 5% budget allocation to health inadequate: MDCAN

MDCAN asked the government at all levels to improve their budgetary allocations to the sector to meet with the Abuja declaration.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
January 2, 2024

Somalia accuses Ethiopia of attacking its sovereignty

The Somali condemned cooperation plans announced by neighbouring Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland as an attack on its sovereignty.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi
December 10, 2023

ECOWAS end-of-year meeting holds in Abuja

The session is to be chaired by President Bola Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu
December 8, 2023

U.S. sends envoy to Nigeria to meet Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders concerning Niger Republic

The envoy is expected to consult with Mr Tinubu and other West African leaders on how the United States “can best support regional efforts to return Niger to a democratic path.”

MOLLY PHEE; TINUBU