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...

Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - The Mauritius government will grant financial assistance to the tune of USD 50,000 to the Seychelles, as a gesture of solidarity Full text...

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...

Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - The World Bank has announced the 42-month debarments of Botswana-based Multi-Tech Consult (PTY) Ltd Full text...

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 Full text...

Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – The Mauritian Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, said on Saturday that the Mauritian Creole Language stands out as a connecting link between communities, fostering unity and brotherhood Full text...

Bissau, Guinea Bissau (PANA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has decided on an immediate disbursement of US$8 Full text...

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The deputy Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Moussa al-Kouni, Wednesday spoke of the historic neighbourly relations that unite Libya with Chad and Niger at various levels, including the transit trade Full text...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...