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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

©- - 01 november 2023 - 06:55:53 - thread African Union (124 words)


Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The peace negotiations between the rival Sudanese military groups, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), seem to be heading for success this time, as the facilitators have been able to remove the thorniest issue in all previous peace talks: politics

©- - 29 october 2023 - 17:44:45 - thread African Union (411 words)


Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Mauritanian authorities have reached a preliminary agreement on completion of the first review of the economic programme supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Extended Credit Facility (ECF)

©- - 28 october 2023 - 11:45:53 - thread African Union (635 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The First deputy speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives (Parliament) and Head of the Parliamentary Division of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Fawzi al-Nouwairi, Friday took part in the Second Parliamentary Summit on Counter-Terrorism and Violent Extremism held in Luanda, the Angolan capital

©- - 27 october 2023 - 17:49:12 - thread African Union (370 words)


Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced the launch of peace talks between belligerent Sudanese parties, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Saudi coastal town of Jeddah, almost five months after they walked away in disagreement

©- - 26 october 2023 - 15:19:36 - thread African Union (1457 words)


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

©- - 26 october 2023 - 06:34:21 - thread African Union (176 words)


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - The World Bank unveiled a new partnership with the Islamic Development Bank on Tuesday to drive impact and improve the lives of people in the Middle East and North Africa

©- - 25 october 2023 - 07:01:49 - thread African Union (475 words)


Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – The European Union (EU) is to help Mauritius establish a pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, the Mauritius Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) Ltd has said

©- - 21 october 2023 - 06:56:15 - thread African Union (358 words)


Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - Rwanda's football governing body,(FERWAFA), has officially announced its full support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034

©- - 17 october 2023 - 06:22:07 - thread African Union (302 words)


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled Visit Saudi as the main sponsor of the inaugural African Football League (AFL) which features the highest-ranked and most successful football Clubs in Africa

©- - 13 october 2023 - 07:31:15 - thread African Union (292 words)


Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – A South African national, Gareth Gruen, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for importing drugs into Mauritius, the local press reported on Wednesday

©- - 11 october 2023 - 07:40:12 - thread African Union (72 words)


Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Mauritius Health and Wellness Minister Kailesh Kumar Jagutpal said Tuesday the objective of celebrating World Mental Health Day is to further destigmatize and raise awareness that mental health affects each and everyone

©- - 10 october 2023 - 14:06:22 - thread African Union (343 words)


Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad, Mohamed Salem ould Merzoug, on Monday delivered a message from his President, Mohamed ould Cheikh el Ghazouani, to the Malian military leader, Colonel Assimi Goïta, in Bamako

©- - 10 october 2023 - 13:02:06 - thread African Union (171 words)


Zurich, Switzerland (PANA) - Saudi Arabia has submitted to FIFA its official intention to host the 2034 World Cup after an unprecedented fast-track process was adopted by football's governing body

©- - 10 october 2023 - 09:04:21 - thread African Union (527 words)


Bissau, Guinea Bissau (PANA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Guinea Bissau authorities have reached a staff-level agreement that could support the third review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) supported programme, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board

©- - 04 october 2023 - 07:37:47 - thread African Union (687 words)


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

©- - 03 october 2023 - 20:16:53 - thread African Union (711 words)


Ebene, Mauritius (PANA) – Mauritian Health Minister Kailesh Jagutpal on Monday deplored the high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the island in the country

©- - 25 september 2023 - 12:04:27 - thread African Union (262 words)


Balaclava, Mauritius (PANA) - Indian Ocean Ministers and representatives of Ministries in charge of health and livestock from the IOC member states, as well as other stakeholders met on Friday in Mauritius to finalize the modalities for perpetuating the SEGA – One Health network and validate the regional health security strategy for the region

©- - 16 september 2023 - 10:25:03 - thread African Union (344 words)


Ebène, Mauritius (PANA) – The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) has launched a mobility fund intended for actors in the region's cultural sectors, the objective of which is to promote mobility to take part in events, cultural or residences, build capacities and partnerships, and find new markets, among others

©- - 16 september 2023 - 09:25:59 - thread African Union (319 words)


Taif, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - Following an exciting photo-finish to the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Qualifiers that saw the final 24 nations officially concluded for next year’s continental showpiece, all eyes shift to the highly-anticipated duel between Al Ahly SC of Egypt and USM Alger of Algeria in the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup

©- - 14 september 2023 - 14:09:24 - thread African Union (301 words)


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

©- - 09 september 2023 - 14:35:11 - thread African Union (234 words)


Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - The draw for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia has set up an intriguing start for African champions Al Ahly

©- - 07 september 2023 - 10:08:39 - thread African Union (205 words)


Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Mauritius recorded 71 deaths in road accidents as a result of road accidents during the first semester of 2023 as compared to 45 during the corresponding period of 2022,  Statistics Mauritius, said on Tuesday in its latest economic bulletin published in Port-Louis

©- - 06 september 2023 - 08:09:02 - thread African Union (255 words)


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

©- - 05 september 2023 - 21:04:58 - thread African Union (462 words)


Bagatelle, Mauritius (PANA) – Mauritius on Monday launched the Orientation and Dialogue with the new Leadership of the 4th Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC)

©- - 05 september 2023 - 09:59:26 - thread African Union (459 words)


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

©- - 04 september 2023 - 20:20:57 - thread African Union (384 words)


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

©- - 04 september 2023 - 12:38:26 - thread African Union (377 words)


Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has officially opened the Intercontinental Slavery Museum on the site of the ex-Labourdonnais Military Hospital in Port Louis

©- - 04 september 2023 - 08:21:40 - thread African Union (352 words)


Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday completed the second review under Guinea-Bissau’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, enabling the disbursement of US$3

©- - 31 august 2023 - 07:52:01 - thread African Union (570 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have announced that Saudi Arabia will be this year’s host of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup

©- - 27 august 2023 - 06:46:33 - thread African Union (387 words)


Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – The 11th Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) is scheduled from Friday, 25 August to 3 September in Madagascar, sports sources said in Port-Louis on Wednesday

©- - 23 august 2023 - 08:03:28 - thread African Union (131 words)


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

©- - 22 august 2023 - 12:32:56 - thread African Union (539 words)


Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Statistics Mauritius, the official statistial body, said on Monday the island recorded a trade deficit of 13,898 million rupees in June 2023, lower by 32

©- - 22 august 2023 - 08:36:20 - thread African Union (169 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – World leaders have begun arriving in South Africa ahead of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Summit which kicks off in Sandton on Tuesday

©- - 21 august 2023 - 11:45:53 - thread African Union (367 words)


Sydney, Australia (PANA) - Olga Carmona scored with a low, powerful strike to vault Spain to their maiden Women’s World Cup triumph after beating England 1-0 in the final at Stadium Australia in Brisbane

©- - 20 august 2023 - 13:35:29 - thread African Union (543 words)