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...
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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...
2023 WWC: Spain beat England to win 2023 Women's World Cup
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 Full text...
2023 WWC: Sweden stun co-hosts Australia 2-0 to win bronze
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Sweden scored a goal in each half to beat co-hosts Australia in the third place play-off match on Saturday at the Brisbane Stadium Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: FIFA hails Super Falcons' performance
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - The World Football governing body, FIFA, has saluted the Super Falcons of Nigeria following their impressive performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Preview of Australia-Sweden third-place match
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - With hosts Australia getting another chance to prove themselves in the third-place match against Sweden, here is a preview of that encounter by the FIFA media channel Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Individual battles that could determine the result of Spain-England final
Sydney, Australia (PANA) - Spain and England are stacked with elite talents and here, FIFA outlines three key battles that could have a significant impact on who will lift the trophy on August 20 at Stadium Australia in Sydney Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: England break Australian hearts, reach first-ever final
Sydney, Australia (PANA) - 2015 third-place winners, England, thumped hosts Australia 3-1 to reach their maiden FIFA Women's World Cup final on Wednesday in Sydney Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Hosts Australia face England in semi-final clash (Preview)
Sydney, Australia (PANA) - Hosts Australia face England in the 2023 Women’s World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at a packed-out Stadium Australia in Sydney Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Action resumes Aug. 15, 16 in semifinals
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - With the conclusion of quarter-final matches at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, here are the semi-final matches holding on August 16 and 16 Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: England reach semifinals
Sydney, Australia (PANA) - England on Saturday beat Colombia 2-1 in Sydney, Australia, to reach the semifinals of the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Co-host Australia qualify for semifinals
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Co-host Australia on Saturday qualified for the semifinals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup they are co-hosting with New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Two more quarter final matched scheduled for Saturday
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Here are quarter-final matches taking place on Saturday at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, being jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: England star Lauren James handed two-match ban for stamping on Nigerian dedenderAlozie
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - FIFA has handed England attacker, Lauren James, a two-match ban for stamping on Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie when both teams met in the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on Monday in Brisbane, Australia Full text...
NIgeria's women's football team to recover backlog of allowances, bonuses
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Following their defeat by England in the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World in Australia and New Zealand, Nigerian players have turned their attention to recovering backlog of allowances and bonuses from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), which dates back to 2021 Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: England's Lauren James apologises to Nigerian player
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Lauren James has apologised to Super Falcons Michelle Alozie for the incident which led to her expulsion from the England vs Nigeria match at the ongoing FIFA Women's world cup Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: France end Moroccan dream with 4-0 hammering of the Atlas Lionesses
Adelaide, Australia (PANA) Morocco, the last African team in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, bowed out on Tuesday as they were thrashed by France 4-0 in their round of 16 match played at the Hindmarsh Stadium Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Colombia reach first ever quarter-final with victory over Jamaica
Melbourne, Australia (PANA) - Colombia on Tuesday reached their first ever quarter-final in the FIFA Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their round of 16 match played at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: I want to stay' - Nigeria's coach Randy Waldrum reacts after loss to England
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - The coach of Nigeria's women's football team, Randy Waldrum, has revealed that he wants to remain after their loss to England in the round of 16 of the 2023 Women's World Cup, according to the FIFA media outfit Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: “We made a statement”- says Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has shared her satisfaction with Nigeria’s performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, despite losing to England in the round of 16, says a report in the FIFA media outlet Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Australia ease past Denmark 2-0 to reach quarter-finals
Sydney, Australia (PANA) - Co-hosts, Australia, on Monday struck once in each half to beat Denmark 2-0 in their round of 16 match of the 2023 FIFA WWC at Stadium Australia in Sydney to reach the quarter-finals Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: England beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach quarter-finals
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - England on Monday beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup after their round of 16 match ended in a barren draw at Brisbane Stadium Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Sweden seal thrilling penalty shootout win against USA, qualify for quarter-finals
Melbourne, Australia (PANA) - Sweden sealed a thrilling penalty shootout win against defending champions, USA, in their round of 16 fixture in Melbourne on Sunday at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, being hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: The five best African players in the group stage
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - For the first time in the history of the FIFA Women's World Cup, Africa had three representatives in the round of 16: Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa, which unfortunately bowed out on Saturday after a 2-0 loss to the Netherlands Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Netherlands ease past South Africa to reach quarter-final
Sydney, Australia (PANA) - The Netherlands have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after overcoming a lively South Africa 2-0 at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Nigeria face English challenge on Monday
Brisbane, Australia (PANA) - Nigeria, the first African nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, will be taking on England,who are the reigning European champions Full text...
FIFA President declares 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup 'best ever'
Canberra, Australia (PANA) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has labelled the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup the "best ever" during a visit to Australian capital, Canberra, before the group stages have been completed Full text...
2023 FIFA WWC: Morocco hoping to continue fairy tale run against France
Adelaide, Australia (PANA) - The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco will be hoping to continue their fairy-tale run at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup when they meet France in the round of 16 of the tournament on Tuesday at the Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, in Australia Full text...