Vienna, Austria (PANA) - Drug dealers have continued to use cutting-edge digital technology, social media platforms and disinformation to sell their illegal produce, fuelling narcotics consumption globally, a UN-backed report launched on Tuesday showed Full text...

Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Statistics Mauritius said on Tuesday that the number of tourist arrivals increased from 997,290 in 2022 to 1,295,410 in 2023 Full text...

Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - The Mauritian Health and Wellness Ministry on Tuesday said that 494 active cases of dengue have been detected on the island and 361 cases in Rodrigues Full text...

Port Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - The Mauritian economy rebounded strongly from the pandemic, while inflationary pressures eased in 2023, with annual inflation averaging 7 Full text...

Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council and the European Parliament representatives on Thursday reached an agreement on the seat of the future European authority for anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing (AMLA) Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya and Saudi Arabia have discussed joint cooperation in the fields of the media, government communication, training and strengthening of national skills Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs, Walid Ellafi, has said that the government media are focusing more on the concept of government communication and have begun to highlight cultural diversity and establish direct communication with citizens Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity has congratulated Mauritania on its accession to the rotating presidency of the African Union (AU) as representative of the northern region for the year 2024 Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, took part on Sunday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, in a meeting organized by the Kenyan government in cooperation with the International Vaccine Institute (IIV) and the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Full text...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Somali President Mohamud Hassan said on Saturday that the Ethiopian government wanted to annex part of his counytry's territory and had attempted twice to block his arrival at the venue of the African Union  (AU) heads of State Summit Full text...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The 37th African Union (AU) Summit opened on Saturday with Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani as the new Chairperson Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - For the second day running, the Libyan delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Issa, took part in the activities of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed ould Cheikh Ghazouani, has reaffirmed his support for all the steps taken by the chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, to achieve stability in Libya Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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) Full text...

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 Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The fifth ordinary meeting of the Preparatory Committee for National Reconciliation in Libya began on Tuesday in Zenten (about 186 km south-west of Tripoli) Full text...

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 Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The US special envoy to Libya, Richard Norland, has welcomed the holding of a meeting of the African Union's High-Level Committee on Libya to support the political process Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, has highlighted the efforts of Libyans in the fight against terrorism Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mr Full text...

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 Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA)- The fourth ordinary meeting of the preparatory committee for the inclusive conference on national reconciliation in Libya ended on Monday in Zouara, 120 km west of Tripoli Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) Thursday approved financing of USD 302 Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The President of the Court of Audit of Libya, Khaled Chakchak, on Monday took part in the meeting of the Council of External Auditors of the African Union Full text...

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - A six-goal thriller saw African champions Al Ahly dramatically defeat Japan's Urawa Reds 4-2 to secure the bronze medal at the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia Full text...

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 Full text...

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - FIFA says the 2025 Club World Cup will be played across 29 days in June and July that summer in the United States Full text...

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - Egyptian giants, Al Ahly's hopes of lifting the 2023 Fifa Club World Cup were extinguished in painful fashion as Fluminense of Brazil sealed a 2-0 semi-final victory on Tuesday Full text...

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 Full text...

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 Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, Ali al-Abed al-Ridha, has stressed the importance of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and granting of loans to support job seekers Full text...

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 Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The third ordinary meeting of the Preparatory Committee for National Reconciliation got underway in the town of Sebha (800 km south of Tripoli) on Wednesday Full text...

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 Full text...