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Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, said here Saturday Libya had taken executive steps to establish the African Investment Bank (AIB) in the infrastructure sector, supporting the measures taken by the Ghanaian President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to speed up the creation of the bank to carry out its work from the Libyan capital

©- - 17 february 2024 - 13:22:02 - thread African Union (331 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected participate in several committee meetings at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa this weekend

©- - 16 february 2024 - 11:44:43 - thread African Union (474 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity, responsible for Political Affairs, and his accompanying delegation attended the 44th session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) held on 14 -15 February in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

©- - 15 february 2024 - 14:22:01 - thread African Union (310 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, discussed here Wednesday with the Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie, Jean-Claude Gakosso, the latest developments in the national reconciliation project in Libya

©- - 14 february 2024 - 16:33:35 - thread African Union (275 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) -The Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has reaffirmed that Libya will contribute effectively to the implementation of the programmes and projects run by the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) as part of its role as one of the structures of the African Union (AU)

©- - 14 february 2024 - 14:37:38 - thread African Union (631 words)


Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a significant initiative aimed at addressing urgent challenges in the Senegal River Valley (SRV), an area vital for local economies and residents increasingly at risk due to escalating threats from climate change

©- - 14 february 2024 - 07:43:51 - thread African Union (554 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity took part in a meeting of the African Union (AU) Ministerial Committee responsible for monitoring the implementation of African Agenda 2063, which was held virtually

©- - 10 february 2024 - 13:49:50 - thread African Union (314 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, in his capacity as Defence Minister, is on Saturday atending the meeting of the Council of Defence Ministers of the Islamic Military Coalition to Combat Terrorism, on Saturday in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

©- - 03 february 2024 - 16:23:06 - thread African Union (158 words)


New York, US (PANA) - In remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a call for global unity against the rise of hate and division, cautioning that intolerance is proliferating rapidly and that no society is exempt from its reach

©- - 28 january 2024 - 06:04:11 - thread African Union (507 words)


New York, US (PANA) - Hate is growing at an alarming speed, and the world must strongly denounce forces of division, especially in the wake of the abhorrent 7 October attacks in Israel following which Israel has killed more than 26,000 people in Gaza and the West Bank, the UN Secretary-General said on Friday, while opening a ceremony in the General Assembly Hall commemorating victims of the Holocaust

©- - 27 january 2024 - 07:39:46 - thread African Union (525 words)


Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres repeated his call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages, in an address to the latest summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which concluded in Kampala, Uganda, on Saturday

©- - 20 january 2024 - 18:37:34 - thread African Union (642 words)


Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Human rights must be integrated into the heart of the international financial architecture if the world is to achieve sustainable development for all, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday in Geneva

©- - 19 january 2024 - 05:42:25 - thread African Union (173 words)


Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The African Union (AU) has  expressed deep concern over the ongoing tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland on 1 January 2024 and its potential adverse impact on peace, security and stability in the Horn of Africa region

©- - 18 january 2024 - 12:24:44 - thread African Union (550 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The President of Congo and Chairman of the African Union (AU) High-Level Committee on Libya, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has sent a message to the Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba

©- - 16 january 2024 - 12:04:34 - thread African Union (200 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, Monday received a letter from the Congolese President, Denis Sassou Nguesso, Chairman of the African Union's Special High Committee on the Libyan Issue

©- - 15 january 2024 - 19:27:26 - thread African Union (246 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan High Council of State is ready to support efforts of the African Union High Level Committee for Libya to achieve a comprehensive national reconciliation in the North African country

©- - 14 january 2024 - 13:45:49 - thread African Union (255 words)


Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria’s former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has finally submitted herself for investigation at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the nation’s capital, Abuja

©- - 08 january 2024 - 15:05:34 - thread African Union (295 words)


Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Malian customs officers last week Friday seized a record 150 cases of white mercury with a market value of 1 billion CFA francs from the shops of a Malian-owned mining company in Kéniéba in the Kayes region of south-west Mali

©- - 04 january 2024 - 14:30:14 - thread African Union (213 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A meeting hosted by the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Tuesday discussed coordination of preparations for a meeting of the Ministers of Defence and Chiefs of Staff of the Member States of the North African Regional Capability (NARC) to be hosted by Libya this year

©- - 03 january 2024 - 12:35:15 - thread African Union (179 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Baciro Candé, the coach of Guinea-Bissau, has selected 25 players who could represent the Djurtus in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2023, the CAF Communication Department reported

©- - 31 december 2023 - 17:35:22 - thread African Union (145 words)


Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has announced completion of the first reviews under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements, enabling Mauritanian authorities to draw US$21

©- - 20 december 2023 - 08:20:39 - thread African Union (678 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has praised the role of the African Union (AU) in supporting the Libyan-led reconciliation project, underlining the continental body's continued support for everything that helps to achieve a comprehensive and inclusive reconciliation

©- - 16 december 2023 - 13:56:24 - thread African Union (226 words)


Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - Egyptian giants, Al Ahly, pulled off a statement victory by dismantling a star-studded Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia 3-1 to advance to the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday

©- - 16 december 2023 - 08:45:56 - thread African Union (393 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The third ordinary meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the inclusive Conference for National Reconciliation agreed at the end of its two-day proceedings in Sebha (800 km south of Tripoli) to choose the city of Sirte to host the inclusive Conference for National Reconciliation on 28 April

©- - 14 december 2023 - 20:15:37 - thread African Union (355 words)


Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council and the Parliament on Wednesday reached a provisional agreement on creating a new European authority for countering money laundering and financing of terrorism (AMLA) - the centrepiece of the anti-money laundering package, which aims to protect EU citizens and the EU's financial system against money laundering and terrorist financing

©- - 13 december 2023 - 10:06:36 - thread African Union (720 words)


Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – ECOWAS leaders ended their 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on Sunday in Abuja, resolving to urgently review efforts to activate a standby force for counterterrorism operations in areas infested by terrorist groups

©- - 10 december 2023 - 20:20:40 - thread African Union (1002 words)


Lomé, Togo (PANA) - Nathalie Yao-Amuama, a 22-year-old university student, was on Saturday night crowned Miss Togo 2024 at a pageant held at Palais des Congrès in Lome

©- - 03 december 2023 - 15:45:23 - thread African Union (157 words)


New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations and the African Union have reinforced their partnership following the conclusion of their seventh high-level dialogue in New York on Tuesday

©- - 29 november 2023 - 05:22:54 - thread African Union (783 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Moussa al-Kouni, has discussed with the Congolese President, Denis Sassou Nguesso, Chairman of the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya, the latest developments in the political situation in the country and ways of supporting the efforts of the Presidential Council to achieve stability

©- - 25 november 2023 - 20:11:59 - thread African Union (285 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), Tsakani Maluleke, has been appointed as External Auditor of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for a period of six years, from 2024 to 2029

©- - 21 november 2023 - 11:48:27 - thread African Union (254 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophones and Congolese Abroad, Jean-Claude Gakosso, Thursday welcomed the efforts of the President of the Libyan Presidential Council to lay the foundations for reconciliation and stability in the country

©- - 16 november 2023 - 18:39:49 - thread African Union (261 words)


Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - The Mauritius-Africa Business Club, which is a platform to encourage and enhance investments into the African continent by promoting and sharing market intelligence about Africa business framework, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Monday

©- - 14 november 2023 - 09:52:04 - thread African Union (267 words)