New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for ensuring an inclusive and accessible world for all in his message to mark World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday Full text...
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Libya works with AU, EU and UN on mechanisms to combat migration
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's interim Minister of the Interior, General Imad Mustafa Trabelsi, has discussed with the Tripartite Working Group of the African Union (AU), European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) working mechanisms to combat migration between Libya and countries of these organizations Full text...
President of Libyan Council insists on inclusive reconciliation project
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, has stressed that reconciliation is a national project for all Full text...
Libyan officials stress holding of inclusive conference on reconciliation in the country
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The two deputy chairmen of the Libyan Presidential Council, Moussa Al-Kouni and Abdallah Al-Lafi, have reiterated the need to hold the inclusive national reconciliation conference in one of the cities in the country to complete the work on reconciliation Full text...
Libya attends AU Executive Council session in Addis Ababa
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Al-Taher Al-Baour, on Friday led the Libyan delegation taking part in the twenty-second meeting of the special session of the African Union Executive Council in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Full text...
Top Libyan official, Congo Ambassador discuss national reconciliation project
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdallah al-Lafi, and the Congolese Ambassador to Libya, Guy Corneille Samba, on Tuesday reviewed efforts being made to make the Libyan national reconciliation project a success Full text...
AU calls on warring parties in Sudan to declare humanitarian ceasefire
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Warring Sudanese parties should declare a humanitarian ceasefire during the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan to help avert famine in their country, the African Union Commission said on Friday Full text...
Drugs online: UN-backed body offers solutions to counter narcotics surge
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...
Chairman of Libyan Council takes part in meeting on vaccines organized by Kenya in Addis Ababa
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...
Ethiopia, Somalia diplomatic rift widens after alleged security breaches at AU Summit
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...
AU Summit opens under Mauritania President's chairmanship
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...
Libya participates in AU Executive Council meetings in Addis Ababa
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...
Mauritanian President reaffirms support for stability in Libya, reconciliation process supported by AU
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...
Chairman of Libyan Council supports measures taken by Ghanaian President to launch the BAI in Tripoli
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...
South African President Ramaphosa to play 'key role' at AU Summit
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...
Libya attends 44th session of AU Executive Council meeting in Addis Ababa
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...
Chairman of Libyan Council, Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, meet over reconciliation project in Libya
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...
Libyan PM reaffirms country's willingness to contribute to NEPAD programmes and projects
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...
5th meeting of Preparatory Committee for national reconciliation in Libya begins
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...
Libya participates in meeting of AU Ministerial Committee on African Agenda 2063
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...
US envoy to Libya congratulates High-Level Committee on Libya on its meeting on Libyan reconciliation
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...
AU urges foreigners to keep off Ethiopia/Somalia row
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...
Sudan conflict: AUC chair appoints high-level panel on resolution of Sudan’s conflict
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mr Full text...
Congo President Sassou Nguesso sends message to Libyan PM
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...
4th Preparatory Committee meeting for reconciliation conference in Libya ends
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...
President Denis Sassou Nguesso sends message to chairman of Libyan Council
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...
Libyan Council of State pledges support for AU's reconciliation steps
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...
Libya to host North African Ministers of Defence and Chiefs of Staff
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...
Libya attends meeting of Council of External Auditors of African Union
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...
Top Libyan official welcomes AU's support for reconciliation project
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...
Central Libyan city of Sirte chosen to host inclusive Conference for National Reconciliation on 28 April.
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...
Third meeting of preparatory committee for national reconciliation begins in Sebha, southern Libya
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...
UN, AU sign new human rights agreement
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 Full text...
Moussa al-Kouni and Sassou Nguesso meet to discuss ways of supporting stability in Libya
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 Full text...
Security Council reform: Libya stresses importance of unified African position
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya has stressed the importance of maintaining a unified African position on the reform of the United Nations Security Council, based on what was agreed in the Sirte Declaration and the Ezulwini Consensus Full text...
South Africa's Auditor-General lands top UN role
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 Full text...
Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomes efforts of chairman of Libyan Council for national reconciliation in Libya
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 Full text...
Ethiopian crisis: AU Commission chief commends Ethiopians for upholding Tigray peace deal
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) -African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday congratulated Ethiopians for embracing peace, national dialogue and reconciliation as their nation marked the first anniversary of signing the Agreement for Lasting Peace between the government and Full text...
US hosts annual US-AUC High Level Dialogue
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat and his delegation for the annual U Full text...
AUC: Lift 'all sanctions' against Zimbabwe
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reiterated the longstanding AU demand for the "immediate and unconditional" lifting of sanctions imposed against institutions and individuals of Zimbabwe, and in full support of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) position on the issue Full text...
African Union convenes youth summit to discuss continental trade benefits
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - An African Union-convened talks on the meaningful engagement of the youth to advance democracy, human rights and governance in Africa has kicked off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as a pre-forum leading to the 12th High Level Dialogue Full text...
Libyan Foreign Ministry welcomes AU's permanent membership of the G20
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity has welcomed the African Union's accession to the status of permanent member of the G20 at the group's summit held on Saturday in New Delhi, India Full text...
Africa Climate Summit addresses pressing environment disasters
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – At least 20 African leaders, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the US Climate Envoy John Kerry graced the African Climate Summit, which opened here Tuesday Full text...
African leaders vow to innovate solutions to global climate change disaster
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - African leaders have vowed innovative solutions to the climate change crisis facing the globe, insisting natural resources with the capacity to end global warming existed in Africa Full text...
African Climate Summit to seek clear financing plan
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – African leaders meeting in Nairobi for the first ever African Climate Summit have outlined bold reforms, including a new financing model to address environmental threats Full text...
AU vows to end environmental pandemics linked to climate change
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – The African Union has decried the rise in climate change-related disasters and pandemics and vowed to respond effectively through financial mechanisms which would enable local communities to deal with the rapid depletion of forests and farmlands Full text...
South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana tops women's rankings after shining at World Cup
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - According to FIFA media outlet, here's how the 2023 Women's World Cup left a legacy of growth for women's football, and what it means for the future of women's football Full text...
Better data on corruption can reduce its impact, support sustainable development
Vienna, Austria (PANA) - Improved measurement of corruption could boost efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a senior UN official said on Thursday in Vienna Full text...
2023 WWC: A look at Africa’s performance
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - The curtain has officially closed on the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand 2023, with African teams giving a historic performance at the global stage Full text...
Super Falcons outrank Italy, Germany, and Brazil in FIFA Women’s World Cup rankings
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - The Super Falcons of Nigeria made a strong impression at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, finishing the group stage unbeaten Full text...