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European Council, European Commission and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation co-host Gavi High Level Pledging Summit
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Union and the Gates Foundation, together with the close support of other Gavi donors and implementing countries, will co-host the Gavi 6 Full text...
South Africa's Education Minister attends Tianjin conference
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane, is leading a South African delegation on a working visit to the People's Republic of China Full text...
Global Assembly for the World Movement underway in Johannesburg
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African Communist Party (SACP) has denounced the hosting of the Global Assembly for the World Movement for Democracy which is underway in Johannesburg Full text...
South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends SADC extraordinary meeting
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa'a Deputy President Paul Mashatile will participate in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Meeting in Harare on Wednesday Full text...
South Africa to receive G20 presidency this week
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (PANA) – South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Sunday night arrived in Brazil where he will lead his country's participation at the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit taking place in Rio de Janeiro Full text...
Ahead of G20 Summit in Brazil, UN chief urges bloc to take the lead on peace, climate and other challenges
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (PANA) - The G20 group of developed economies must be at the forefront of global efforts to bring about peace, climate action, fairer international financial institutions and equitable access to emerging technologies, the UN Secretary-General said on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro Full text...
COP29: ‘Pay up or humanity will pay the price’, Guterres warns climate summit
Baku, Azerbaijan (PANA) UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday that leaders gathered in Baku for the COP29 Climate Action Summit must take immediate steps to cut emissions, safeguard people from climate chaos, and “tear down the walls to climate finance” in response to the “masterclass in climate destruction” that the world has witnessed in 2024 Full text...
COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted
Cali, Colombia (PANA) - The world’s largest biodiversity summit, known as COP16, concluded at the weekend in Colombia, with several landmark decisions, including first ever agreements on nature’s genetic data and on recognising people of Africa descent and Indigenous Peoples as key stewards in conservation efforts Full text...
Libya announces readiness to host 2026 Türkiye-African Summit
Djibouti City, Djibouti (PANA) - The Head of Management of the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Al-Taher al-Baour, says his country is ready to host the fourth Türkiye-African Summit scheduled for 2026 Full text...
South Africa: Ramaphosa's pro-Russia remarks raise tensions
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday has sparked tensions in his own Cabinet after he labelled Russia “a valuable ally and friend” that had supported South Africa since apartheid Full text...
South African delegation departs for Commonwealth meeting in Samoa
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Thandi Moraka, is leading a South African delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) scheduled to take place in Apia, Samoa, from 25 to 26 October Full text...
South Africa represented at G7 Agriculture Forum for Africa
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, is attending the G7 Agriculture Forum for Africa in Syracuse, Italy, which ends on Friday Full text...
UN Assembly President urges nations to sustain momentum from Summit of the Future
New York, US (PANA) - The President of the UN General Assembly urged all nations to sustain their momentum toward decisive action and to advance the outcomes of the Summit of the Future as it concluded on Monday Full text...
Pact for the Future: World leaders pledge action for peace, sustainable development
New York, US (PANA) - World leaders on Sunday adopted the Pact for the Future, a landmark declaration pledging concrete actions towards a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world for tomorrow’s generations Full text...
New, bold ideas thrive towards the UN Summit of the Future
New York, US (PANA) - Hundreds of youth, celebrities and world leaders converged at UN Headquarters in New York on Saturday for the second of two “action days” on the eve of the landmark Summit of the Future Full text...
Youth lead the way ahead of UN Summit of the Future
New York, US (PANA) - Young people took centre stage at UN Headquarters on Friday in the lead-up to the Summit of the Future – an unprecedented opportunity for world leaders to address current and emerging global challenges, and reform outdated international institutions Full text...
UN deputy chief urges leaders to increase innovation amid global crises
New York, US (PANA) - As world leaders gather at the UN for the Summit of the Future and the General Asembly High-Level Week, the UN Deputy Secretary-General emphasised the critical role they can play driving innovation and change Full text...
‘Create a future fit for our grandchildren’, Guterres urges, ahead of game changer Summit
New York, US (PANA) - Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and reform outdated international institutions, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday in New York Full text...
Summit of the Future: ‘Critical’ opportunity for safer, more sustainable and equitable world
New York, US (PANA) - A once-in-a-generation UN summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity for far-reaching agreements on international collaboration for a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world, said UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday as part of a global call to action to support the Summit of the Future, which begins on 22 September Full text...
Summit of the Future aims to make the UN more effective
New York, US (PANA) - Negotiations continue ahead of the Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters this month, where world leaders will enhance cooperation to tackle critical challenges facing the international community and address gaps in global governance Full text...
UN chief Guterres underlines support for China-Africa partnership
Beijing, China (PANA) - Joint efforts by China and Africa can spark new momentum for development on the continent, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said at a high-level meeting in Beijing Full text...
South Africa represented at Kazan Global Youth Summit
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Women and Youth, Mmapaseka Letsike, is attending the Third Kazan Global Youth Summit in Russia this weekend Full text...
Burkina Faso president in Niamey to attend AES Heads of state summit
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, left Ouagadougou early on Friday afternoon for the Nigerien capital, Niamey, to take part Saturday in the Summit of Heads of State of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) Full text...
Heads of state of Alliance of Sahel States hold summit in Niamey on Saturday
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The transition presidents of the three countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Colonel Assimi Goïta of Mali, Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso and General Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger, will meet on Saturday, 6 July 2024 in Niamey, Niger, for their first summit, according to an official source Full text...
AfDB, JICA align priorities ahead of TICAD9 summit
Tokyo, Japan (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have underscored the critical need for blended and innovative finance mechanisms to back Africa’s efforts to tackle climate change Full text...
Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit
New York, US (PANA) - Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024 Full text...
UN Police summit to showcase role of law enforcement for peace
New York, US (PANA) - Government leaders and Chiefs of Police are gathering at UN Headquarters in New York for a summit to further bolster the role of police personnel as critical enablers of peace Full text...
Libya takes part in ministerial preparatory meeting for the Africa-South Korea summit
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Al-Taher Al-Baour, head of the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the government of national unity, takes part on Sunday in Seoul, South Korea, in the ministerial preparatory meeting for the Africa-Korea summit to be held on 4 and 5 June in the South Korean capital Full text...
Arab leaders reaffirm their support for Libya's sovereignty and independence
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The 33rd Summit of the League of Arab States concluded its work, reaffirming its full support for Libya, its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity Full text...
Chairman of Libyan Council reaffirms his institution's efforts to achieve stability in Libya
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, has affirmed that the political process in Libya has seen positive developments Full text...
Benin to host International Women of Impact Summit in May
Cotonou, Benin ( PANA) - Benin's economic capital Cotonou will host the first International Summit of the Global Network of Women Who Make a Difference (RMFI) on 24 and 25 May, the event organisers said on Sunday Full text...
Nigeria: Tinubu urges ECOWAS to re-examine position on Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Niger
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday urged the regional body to re-examine its approach to ensuring constitutional order in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger 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...
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...
Experts prepare high-level meeting of the Alliance of Sahel States in Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Experts from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met on Monday in Ouagadougou to prepare for a meeting of ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to be held next Thursday in the capital of Burkina Faso, diplomatic sources said Full text...
Libyan PM World Government Summit in UAE
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, is taking part in the World Government Summit (WGS) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which opens this Monday and runs until 14 February Full text...
Libyan Prime Minister ends participation in Italy-Africa Summit
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, Monday ended his participation in the Italy-Africa Summit held in the Italian capital, Rome Full text...
Guterres urges G-77 and China to drive momentum for global governance reform
Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - Developing countries must lead efforts to reform outdated international institutions and frameworks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in remarks to the third summit of the Group of 77 (G-77) and China, which opened in Kampala, Uganda, on Sunday Full text...
At Non-Aligned Movement summit, Guterres repeats call for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages
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...
President of Libyan Council attends 19th NAM, 3rd G77+China Summits in Kampala
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, arrived in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, on Thursday at an invitation from President Yoweri Museveni to attend the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China Full text...
Pan-African Parliament renews push for empowerment ahead of AU Summit
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The 47th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the African Union has opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, amid calls to empower the African population through education Full text...
Sudan government declines IGAD invitation to attend summit on Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The Sudanese presidency on Saturday said the government would not attend a summit convened by the East African Development Authority (IGAD) to end the Sudanese crisis and mend the fences between Somalia and Ethiopia Full text...
Nigeria: ECOWAS Leaders End Abuja Summit, Ready Counterterrorism Standby Force, Pledge Gradual Easing Of Sanctions On Niger Republic
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 Full text...
ECOWAS: Getting a tottering regional bloc back on track (By Paul Ejime)
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) converge in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, on Sunday for their end-of-year ordinary summit with a plethora of unresolved socio-economic, security and governance issues, especially perennial insecurity, and a resurgence of military coups with four members of the 15-nation regional bloc under military rule Full text...
GCC welcomes compromise reached by joint Libyan commission at meetings in Morocco
Doha, Qatar (PANA) - The summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Doha on Tuesday welcomed the compromise reached at the June meetings in Morocco of the "6+6" Joint Commission 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...
Nigeria's President flies to Germany for Berlin G20 Compact with Africa Conference
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday left Abuja for Berlin, Germany, to attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference on 20 November, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Full text...
The President of Burkina Faso's Parliament attends the Saudi-African summit
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The President of Burkina Faso's Transitional Legislative Assembly, Ousman Bougouma, arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Thursday to represent the Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, at the Saudi-African summit Full text...
Nigerian President Tinubu arrives in Riyadh for Saudi-Africa Summit
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived om Thursday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Saudi-Africa Summit scheduled for Friday Full text...