Global Assembly for the World Movement underway in Johannesburg

21 november 2024 - 07:41:42
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African Communist Party (SACP) has denounced the hosting of the Global Assembly for [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS Observation Mission meets stakeholders of Ghana polls ahead of 7 December vote

21 november 2024 - 05:59:48
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The Core Team of the ECOWAS Long-Term Observation Mission has stepped up consultation meetings with stakeholders [...] Full text...

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Top UN official in Libya stresses importance of municipal council elections

18 november 2024 - 05:23:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Acting Head of the United Nations Support [...] Full text...

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US Secretary of State congratulates Botswana's new President Boko

15 november 2024 - 06:51:12
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called Botswana's new President Duma Gideon Boko [...] Full text...

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South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’

08 november 2024 - 06:16:42
New York, UN (PANA) - The decision to extend the transition period in South Sudan once again and postpone long-awaited [...] Full text...

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US congratulates Botswana on 'historic' elections

02 november 2024 - 07:04:58
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has congratulated the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and president-elect Duma Boko [...] Full text...

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Botswana holds General Elections

30 october 2024 - 11:47:00
Dodoma, Tanzania (PANA) – Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged “all eligible voters in Botswana to exercise their constitutional [...] Full text...

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South Africa President Ramaphosa salutes Mozambique's President-elect Daniel Chapo

29 october 2024 - 09:27:49
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) –  President  Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of preliminary results of the General Elections in [...] Full text...

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Gambian President urged to drop defamation charges against journalists

21 october 2024 - 11:25:00
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) — Veteran Gambian journalist Alagi Yorro Jallow has appealed to President Adama Barrow to drop charges of [...] Full text...

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US, Zambia sign agreement to catalyse growth in agricultural sector

21 october 2024 - 06:01:30
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has welcomed the signing of $491 million project with the Government of [...] Full text...

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Rights expert urges universities to respect pro-Palestinian protests

06 october 2024 - 05:51:53
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Universities must respect peaceful activism and revise repressive policies targeting the pro-Palestinian solidarity movement on their [...] Full text...

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US, Ghana hold security dialogue

04 october 2024 - 06:01:24
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States and Ghana on Thursday held a joint security dialogue in Washington, DC, [...] Full text...

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US to support Guinea’s efforts to hold constitutional referendum

02 october 2024 - 05:28:31
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US says it will in the coming year, support Guinea’s efforts to hold a [...] Full text...

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US congratulates Nigeria on 64th independence anniversary

01 october 2024 - 06:37:21
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has congratulated the people of Nigeria on the 64th independence anniversary which falls [...] Full text...

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US congratulates Botswana on 58th independence anniversary

30 september 2024 - 06:01:04
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has congratulated Botswana on its 58th independence anniversary which falls on Monday.US [...] Full text...

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Sierra Leone to transform energy sector under $480 million US Compact

29 september 2024 - 04:43:01
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States and  Sierra Leone have signed a landmark $480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation [...] Full text...

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Calls by African leaders for equitable representation on UN Security Council gain momentum

27 september 2024 - 06:12:12
New York, US (PANA) - The call for a more inclusive and representative Security Council resonated loud and clear at [...] Full text...

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US congratulates Mali on 64th independence anniversary

22 september 2024 - 13:52:17
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Sunday congratulated the people of Mali on the 64th anniversary of their [...] Full text...

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UN deputy chief urges leaders to increase innovation amid global crises

20 september 2024 - 06:17:56
New York, US (PANA) - As world leaders gather at the UN for the Summit of the Future and the [...] Full text...

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South African president acknowledges South Sudan's election delay

19 september 2024 - 10:22:11
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Thursday said he has noted South Sudan’s [...] Full text...

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Strengthening social contracts in Africa: Is social media a blessing or a curse? World Bank Blog By Gael Raballand

17 september 2024 - 09:53:22
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - Access to social media and digitised communication has been a double-edged sword in Africa. [...] Full text...

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South Africa salutes Tebboune on Algerian election victory

17 september 2024 - 08:57:28
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African government has congratulated President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the people of Algeria [...] Full text...

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US supports return of democracy in Sudan: US envoy

17 september 2024 - 06:59:40
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) -  The US Administration has renewed its support for democracy in Sudan saying it wants to [...] Full text...

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Unchecked AI threatens democracy, warns UN chief

15 september 2024 - 20:15:06
New York, US (PANA) - Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilise democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fuelling hate speech [...] Full text...

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South African President Ramaphosa pays tribute to outgoing Chief Justice

21 august 2024 - 07:56:19
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday paid tribute to Chief Justice Zondo who is [...] Full text...

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UN rights experts demand immediate release of Zimbabwean rights defenders

16 august 2024 - 05:21:51
Harare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - Zimbabwean authorities must immediately release human rights defenders who have been arbitrarily detained for over two [...] Full text...

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US announces nearly $536 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Sub-Saharan Africa

09 august 2024 - 07:57:23
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Thursday announced nearly $536 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance for Sub-Saharan Africa.It [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat travels to Kenya, Ethiopia

05 august 2024 - 06:53:05
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, is [...] Full text...

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Minister says South Africans have failed Mandela

01 august 2024 - 07:55:14
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has encouraged citzens to [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS deploys pre-election fact-finding mission to Ghana

24 july 2024 - 07:46:23
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ahead of Ghana’s General Elections scheduled for 7 December 2024, the Economic Community of West African [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat meets Senegalese President Faye

19 july 2024 - 07:48:56
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday.  He congratulated [...] Full text...

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UN flags continuing widespread attacks by community-based militias on South Sudan civilians

18 july 2024 - 05:12:03
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - Widespread attacks against civilians - driven primarily by sub-national armed violence involving community-based militias and [...] Full text...

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UN remembers Nelson Mandela’s commitment to fight poverty and inequity

15 july 2024 - 18:59:09
New York, US (PANA)  - The UN paid tribute on Monday to the life and legacy of the first democratically [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat visits Ghana, Gabon, Senegal

15 july 2024 - 05:14:51
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has emarked on visits to Ghana, Gabon and [...] Full text...

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South Africa: Ramaphosa condemns attempted assassination of Trump

14 july 2024 - 12:27:52
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said the attempted assassination of former United States President Donald [...] Full text...

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EAC deploys 55 observers for Rwanda elections

13 july 2024 - 12:11:12
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - The East African Community (EAC) has put on the ground a 55-member election observation mission for [...] Full text...

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AU– COMESA Election Observer Mission arrives in Kigali

10 july 2024 - 16:29:53
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - The joint African Union Commission (AUC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) [...] Full text...

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US urges South Sudanese leaders to establish democratic, just, peaceful society

09 july 2024 - 06:02:46
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Tuesday congratulated South Sudan on its 13th independence anniversary and urged the [...] Full text...

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South Africa's President Ramaphosa congratulates Starmer on UK election victory

07 july 2024 - 07:56:35
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Keir Starmer on his election as the United [...] Full text...

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President of Communit Court of Justice, ECOWAS, commends ECOWAS Parliament for its effortto defend demoracy, good governance in region

02 july 2024 - 21:06:31
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) -The President of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, Mr. Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has commended the [...] Full text...

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South Africa's president Ramaphosa unveils his government of national unity

01 july 2024 - 10:28:15
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has unveiled a large Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet [...] Full text...

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Death toll in Kenya tax protests up to 13, according to medics

26 june 2024 - 11:46:56
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - At least 13 people were killed when police clashed with protesters who stormed Parliament against a [...] Full text...

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UN rights expert calls for safeguarding of independence of judges, lawyers

26 june 2024 - 06:08:19
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The independent UN expert safeguarding the independence of judges and lawyers on Tuesday warned that the [...] Full text...

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Kenyan President vows 'full, expeditious' response to protests that claim at least five lives

25 june 2024 - 19:36:31
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday vowed a “full, expeditious response” to Tuesday's protests in the [...] Full text...

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UN chief launches Global Principles for Information Integrity

25 june 2024 - 05:13:52
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations launched new Global Principles for Information Integrity on Monday, emphasising the need [...] Full text...

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South Africa rights commission targets racist lawmaker

21 june 2024 - 08:14:05
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African Human Rights Commission (HRC) on Thursday confirmed that it is investigating Democratic [...] Full text...

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South African political party rocked by race row

20 june 2024 - 12:15:34
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African political party, Democratic Alliance (DA) which is in the process of forming [...] Full text...

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Top UN official in Libya highlights need for inclusive talks to end stalemate

20 june 2024 - 06:41:11
New York, US (PANA) - Libyans overwhelmingly desire a political consensus so that credible national elections can be held that [...] Full text...

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South African President-elect Ramaphosa calls for unity ahead of inauguration

18 june 2024 - 17:35:01
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity ahead of his inauguration on [...] Full text...

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South Africa: Ramaphosa calls for unity after tightly contested polls

15 june 2024 - 07:14:10
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa in the early hours of Saturday called on South Africans to [...] Full text...

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Ramaphosa calls for responsible leadership, constructive engagement in South Africa

03 june 2024 - 17:51:03
Pretoria, South Africa (PANA) - President Cyril Ramaphosa is urging all political parties to put aside their differences and work [...] Full text...

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Legal challenges over South Africa's disputed elections

03 june 2024 - 12:11:00
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Monday confirmed that it has received court papers [...] Full text...

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South Africa: South Africa marks 30 years of democracy with historic election

29 may 2024 - 13:28:39
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Millions of South Africans on Wednesday lined up to vote in what is expected [...] Full text...

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European States mark 30th anniversary of milestone cooperation pact

28 may 2024 - 17:35:21
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – European States on Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the entry into force of the European [...] Full text...

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EUMPM Niger: European Council decides not to extend mandate of the mission

27 may 2024 - 17:23:48
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council on Monday decided to not extend the European Union military partnership mission in [...] Full text...

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South African President Ramaphosa criticised for 'campaign' address to the nation

27 may 2024 - 11:30:03
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has been heavily criticised for using a national television [...] Full text...

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'UNSMIL committed restoring stability in Libya'

21 may 2024 - 17:08:27
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs and Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission [...] Full text...

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South Africa's legal fraternity mourns passing of prominent judge

10 may 2024 - 10:24:38
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Tributes are pouring in following the death of former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro [...] Full text...

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Outcry over South Africa opposition’s burning flag commercial

08 may 2024 - 09:42:25
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African Cabinet Minister Zizi Kodwa has instructed government’s legal department to investigate legal [...] Full text...

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UNESCO underlines need for access to free, reliable scientific information

02 may 2024 - 15:09:06
Dar Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) – Viewing the world on a climatic precipice, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has said that no [...] Full text...

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South Africa's President Ramaphosa hails historic all-race elections

27 april 2024 - 12:13:30
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday led the 2024 Freedom Day national celebrations [...] Full text...

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African Union raises stakes in cyberspace diplomacy

17 april 2024 - 13:45:00
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has kicked off a campaign to raise awareness on the need [...] Full text...

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Top UN official in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, resigns

17 april 2024 - 10:23:15
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, on Tuesday announced his [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: Rights groups flag poor response from international community to end war

12 april 2024 - 11:08:26
Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - One year since the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support [...] Full text...

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Senegal's President Faye receives Moroccan delegation

03 april 2024 - 14:47:14
Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Wednesday received a Moroccan delegation in Diamniadio, a new [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: President Fall pledges to make Senegal country of hope, independent justice

02 april 2024 - 15:19:03
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, on Tuesday pledged to make his West African country [...] Full text...

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Posture of defeated candidates has contributed to a peaceful post-election climate in Senegal - European observers.

27 march 2024 - 16:38:18
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - The head of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), Malin Björk, has welcomed the [...] Full text...

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Senegalese newspapers play up major issues awaiting president-elect Faye's attention

27 march 2024 - 13:23:47
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Senegalese newspapers are highlighting the major issues that will confront the country's new administration to be [...] Full text...

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Senegal's president-elect Faye pledges to govern with humility

26 march 2024 - 06:10:03
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – Senegal's president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, has pledged to govern with humility, with his priorities being [...] Full text...

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3RD UPDATE: President Sall congratulates Faye on his victory

25 march 2024 - 18:59:34
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – President Macky Sall on Monday congratulated opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his victory in Sunday's [...] Full text...

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AU calls for laws to end internet shutdowns during elections in Africa

21 march 2024 - 15:00:18
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Banjul-based African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHR) has passed a new resolution [...] Full text...

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Senegalese President Sall urges compatriots to vote in peace on Sunday

21 march 2024 - 12:54:03
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Senegalese president Macky Sall on  Wednesday urged his compatriots to vote Sunday in peace, reports the [...] Full text...

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South African President Ramaphosa reflects on apartheid-era Sharpeville massacre

21 march 2024 - 07:46:32
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa will address this year Human Rights commemoration which coincides with significant [...] Full text...

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EU urges democratic societies to address racial discrimination in polls

20 march 2024 - 17:53:41
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - In a year where more than 2 billion voters are set to go to the polls [...] Full text...

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Norway, UK, US urge South Sudan leaders to ensure genuine, peaceful elections in December

20 march 2024 - 05:59:56
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States have reaffirmed their call [...] Full text...

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US announces visa restrictions on several South Sudanese for impeding peace

14 march 2024 - 05:20:46
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Wednesday announced the imposition of visa restrictions on multiple individuals in South [...] Full text...

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‘Record high’ in UN development index masks stark disparities

13 march 2024 - 16:22:08
New York, US (PANA) - Despite record high global human development scores in 2023, disparities between the haves and the [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Bring coup mongers To justice, Defence Minister orders Defence Intelligence Agency

08 march 2024 - 18:11:15
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) [...] Full text...

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‘Mega election’ 2024 could be a landmark for democracy: UN rights chief

05 march 2024 - 06:02:48
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Dozens of elections taking place this year around the world will likely be “free from hatred” [...] Full text...

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AUC chairperson expresses deep regrets at violence in Chad

02 march 2024 - 10:44:33
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The President of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep regrets [...] Full text...

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UNAIDS marks 10th anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day

02 march 2024 - 05:56:17
New York, US (PANA) - Progress on advancing equality and fairness for all, regardless of gender, sexuality or HIV status, [...] Full text...

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US to impose visa restrictions on South Sudanese for kidnappings, 'transitional repression'

01 march 2024 - 05:58:13
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US Department of State sats it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on [...] Full text...

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US urges Mali's transitional govt to honour pledge for free, fair elections

01 march 2024 - 05:33:42
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has called on Mali’s transition government to honor its commitments to its citizens [...] Full text...

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South African Deputy President launches African election guidelines

27 february 2024 - 08:37:11
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Tuesday launched guidelines for the use of [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Tinubu urges ECOWAS to re-examine position on Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Niger

24 february 2024 - 14:47:06
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu [...] Full text...

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EU leaders declare solidarity, commitment and resolve to support Ukraine against Russia

23 february 2024 - 17:01:27
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – Today marks a tragic anniversary: that of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine in manifest [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Nigeria's Defence Chief warns “evil people” canvassing coup over hardship

22 february 2024 - 19:12:12
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Thursday warned those he described as “evil [...] Full text...

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US congratulates Gambia on 59th independence anniversary

18 february 2024 - 05:59:48
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Sunday congratulated The Gambia on its 59th independence anniversary and reaffirmed its [...] Full text...

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Top UN official in Libya lauds determination of the people on 13th anniversary of the Revolution

17 february 2024 - 19:44:13
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has paid tribute to the [...] Full text...

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13 years after 17 February 2011 revolution, Libyans have mixed feelings about Saturday's commemoration of the anniversary

15 february 2024 - 18:56:06
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Over the past few days, the city of Tripoli has been abuzz with excitement as it [...] Full text...

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The UN calls for independent investigations into demonstrators killed in Senegal

13 february 2024 - 16:50:45
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The UN Human Rights Office said on Tuesday it was "deeply concerned" by the crisis [...] Full text...

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Gambian president calls for political dialogue

13 february 2024 - 11:09:24
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambia's President Adama Barrow has called on political parties in the West African country to use [...] Full text...

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Rights group says Senegal's delayed election sparks violence, repression

13 february 2024 - 07:24:23
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday asked the Senegalese authorities to immediately open independent investigations into violence [...] Full text...

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UN chief adds voice for dialogue, peace in Senegal as violence spreads; first death reported

10 february 2024 - 08:16:43
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has added his voice for peace and dialogue in Senegal following [...] Full text...

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Gambia’s President urged to help end Senegal’s political crisis

08 february 2024 - 11:34:19
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambian Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on President Adama Barrow to engage his Senegalese counterpart, [...] Full text...

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Gambia’s opposition party Condemns President Macky Sall’s postponement of presidential elections

05 february 2024 - 19:48:14
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The Gambia opposition party,  United Democratic Party, has condemned Senegalese President Macky Sall’s announcement for postponement [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Tinubu sends condolences to Namibia over President Geingob’s death

04 february 2024 - 18:30:46
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - President Bola Tinubu has extended the condolences of the Nigerian people and government to the people and [...] Full text...

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AU 'regrets' decision of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to withdraw from ECOWAS

31 january 2024 - 08:12:26
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep regret [...] Full text...

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Nigeria criticises Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger juntas for decision to leave ECOWAS

30 january 2024 - 09:38:27
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria, which holds the rotaing presidency of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has [...] Full text...

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European Council greenlights new rules to reduce harmful emissions

29 january 2024 - 11:41:28
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council on Monday has adopted two regulations to phase down fluorinated gases (F-gases) and [...] Full text...

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EU Council approves global health strategy

29 january 2024 - 11:35:26
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Monday approved conclusions on the 'EU Global Health Strategy: Better health for [...] Full text...

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US top diplomat reiterates commitment to deepening, strengthening partnerships across Africa

22 january 2024 - 16:55:38
Praia, Cabo Verde (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated his country's commitment to deepening, strengthening, and [...] Full text...

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How to prevent new Cold War in Africa (By Paul Ejime)

22 january 2024 - 10:03:44
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the Economic Community of West [...] Full text...

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Senegal govt cracks down on opposition, media, civil society ahead February polls: HRW

22 january 2024 - 08:28:14
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – The authorities in Senegal have cracked down on the opposition, media, and civil society, ahead of general [...] Full text...

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US Secretary of State to undertake four-nation African visit from Sunday

19 january 2024 - 06:01:03
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary Antony Blinken is to undertake a six-day travel to four African countries from [...] Full text...

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UN rights chief calls for calm in Comoros

18 january 2024 - 07:07:51
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has appealed for restraint in the wake [...] Full text...

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Troubled year in store for the world’s children: UNICEF report

16 january 2024 - 05:34:53
New York, US (PANA) - Globally in 2024, children are likely to see increased exposure to violence and war, and [...] Full text...

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Global rights crises deepen as world leaders shy away: Human Rights Watch

12 january 2024 - 07:46:31
New York, US (PANA) – Global leaders have failed to take strong stands to protect human rights during 2023, a [...] Full text...

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Challenges to democracy compound instability in West Africa: Top envoy

12 january 2024 - 05:28:12
New York, US (PANA) - West Africa has seen shifting political sands throw up contrasting challenges over the past six [...] Full text...

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UN rights chief says elections in 2024 must be free and fair

10 january 2024 - 06:04:13
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Democracy is in the spotlight this year with more than 60 countries due to hold elections [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates President Felix Tshisekedi of DR Congo on re-election

07 january 2024 - 07:44:21
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo [...] Full text...

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2024 is time to pick up the pace in fight against corruption to safeguard democracy: Transparency International

06 january 2024 - 10:26:14
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - With the beginning of a new calendar year, it’s all too familiar for people [...] Full text...

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Sudan crisis: RSF signs agreement to end bloody war

03 january 2024 - 07:35:16
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Coordination of [...] Full text...

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UN mission in Libya urges the people to work towards elections as soon as possible

24 december 2023 - 14:27:48
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - As Libya celebrates its 72nd independence anniversary on Sunday, the UN mission in the North African [...] Full text...

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Strengthening and repositioning ECOWAS for emerging challenges (By Paul Ejime)

20 december 2023 - 16:34:30
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - In less than two years, (2025), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will mark [...] Full text...

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Local authorities meet to empower women and support young people in Libya

13 december 2023 - 18:53:44
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of Local Government, Badreddine al-Toumi, and the Regional Director of the National Democratic Institute [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: Concrete measures needed to curb widespread abuses, protect civilians

12 december 2023 - 08:10:56
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – The United States government’s announcement on 6 December that atrocity crimes have been committed by both warring [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS changes gear on military coup plotters (By Paul Ejime)

11 december 2023 - 17:48:37
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have resolved to set up a [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: ECOWAS Leaders End Abuja Summit, Ready Counterterrorism Standby Force, Pledge Gradual Easing Of Sanctions On Niger Republic

10 december 2023 - 20:20:40
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – ECOWAS leaders ended their 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS: Getting a tottering regional bloc back on track (By Paul Ejime)

10 december 2023 - 05:23:18
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) converge in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, [...] Full text...

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Human Rights Day: EU High Representative underlines respect for human rights

09 december 2023 - 16:16:07
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - Respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights is essential for fostering justice and accountability, and to end [...] Full text...

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Leadership deficit, political crises rocking ECOWAS region (By Paul Ejime)

07 december 2023 - 08:10:52
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The failure of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to follow through with its [...] Full text...

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US expands visa restriction on Ugandan officials for democracy, rights violations

05 december 2023 - 07:22:13
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Monday announced the expansion of its visa restriction policy on some categories [...] Full text...

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US announces new visa restriction policy for undermining democracy in Zimbabwe

05 december 2023 - 07:09:59
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Monday announced a new visa restriction policy against individuals believed to be responsible [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso now has latest generation of defence equipment -Prime Minister

01 december 2023 - 16:20:43
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélem de Tambèla, prime minister of Burkina Faso's transitional government, told Parliament on [...] Full text...

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The AI awakening: IMF Blog By Gita Bhatt

01 december 2023 - 07:00:09
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Full disclosure: This issue of Finance & Development was produced entirely with human intelligence. [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS solidarity mission visits Sierra Leone after 'unrest' in capital (By Paul Ejime)

28 november 2023 - 13:06:45
Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - A solidarity and fact-finding Mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has [...] Full text...

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Sierra Leone lifts indefinite curfew as calm restored after Sunday's 'unrest'

27 november 2023 - 10:51:36
Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has lifted the indefinite nationwide curfew imposed on the country following [...] Full text...

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LEAD: ECOWAS condemns 'disturbances' in Sierra Leone

26 november 2023 - 17:40:26
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the ongoing unrest in Sierra Leone [...] Full text...

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Liberia elections: UN chief congratulates Liberians, govt for 'calm, peaceful' vote

20 november 2023 - 05:42:06
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has commended the Government and people of Liberia for the [...] Full text...

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Nigerian President Tinubu commends President Weah for conceding defeat

18 november 2023 - 10:08:18
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday commended Liberia's President George Weah for demonstrating "uncommon leadership" by [...] Full text...

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EU signs new partnership pact with ACPS

15 november 2023 - 10:13:57
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Union (EU) and its member states signed on Wednesday a new Partnership Agreement with [...] Full text...

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Liberia elections: UN Peacebuilding Commission calls for successful presidential run-off

10 november 2023 - 08:17:59
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission is urging Liberians to ensure a successful presidential run-off as the [...] Full text...

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US to support Guinea's political transition

09 november 2023 - 08:10:47
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Wednesday announced that it is advancing its new policy on African Democratic [...] Full text...

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UNESCO flags 'worrying rise' in violence against journalists during election periods

02 november 2023 - 18:44:31
Paris, France (PANA) - New data from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has revealed a worrying rise [...] Full text...

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US, AUC hold 9th Annual High-Level Dialogue

02 november 2023 - 06:32:17
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States and the African Union Commission on (AUC) on Wednesday reaffirmed their "strong [...] Full text...

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Chairman of Libyan Electoral Commission calls for improved procedures for needs of people with disabilities

31 october 2023 - 17:27:28
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Libyan High Electoral Commission, Imad al-Sayeh, said [...] Full text...

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Gambia government and partners present plans and actions for a responsive accountable transition project

31 october 2023 - 16:51:26
Banjul, Gambia (PANA)- The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development [...] Full text...

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US concludes military coup taken place in Gabon; suspends 'most' assistance

24 october 2023 - 07:18:25
Washington, DC US (PANA) - The United States has concluded that a military coup d’état has taken place in Gabon [...] Full text...

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EC renews restrictive measures on Burundi

23 october 2023 - 11:24:39
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Monday renewed its restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: EU sets up autonomous framework for restrictive measures

23 october 2023 - 11:10:51
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council (EC) on Monday adopted a framework for restrictive measures in view of the [...] Full text...

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US, Spain to foster democracy, sustainable development, stability in Sahel

19 october 2023 - 07:33:35
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The Governments of Spain and the United States have said they are united in their [...] Full text...

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Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO to visit The Gambia

17 october 2023 - 15:07:27
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright will visit The Gambia this week to advance the development [...] Full text...

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Liberian President Weah, rival opposition leader Boakai set for run-off

17 october 2023 - 08:17:20
Monrovia, Liberia (PANA) - With 92.82% of the votes processed from the hard-fought 10 October presidential election, opposition leader and [...] Full text...

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US now concludes military coup has taken place in Niger; suspends most assistance

10 october 2023 - 18:16:45
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - More than two months after soldiers in Niger overthrew the democratically-elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, the [...] Full text...

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AUC deploys Election Observer Mission to Liberia

04 october 2023 - 16:55:44
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - As Liberia makes final preparations to hold its General Elections on 10 October, the Chairperson [...] Full text...

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African Union convenes youth summit to discuss continental trade benefits

03 october 2023 - 20:16:53
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - An African Union-convened talks on the meaningful engagement of the youth to advance democracy, human [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: Islamists slam US for sanctions on former foreign minister Karti

30 september 2023 - 06:34:08
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) – Sudanese islamists have played down US sanctions imposed on one of its leaders, former Minister for [...] Full text...

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Sudan conflict: US sanctions one individual, two entities for undermining peace, security

29 september 2023 - 08:06:05
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States is taking action against two entities and one individual for their roles [...] Full text...

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Right to information still an ‘empty promise’ for billions

29 september 2023 - 07:11:57
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN-appointed expert on freedom of opinion and expression has called for governments to strengthen efforts [...] Full text...

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US announces visa restriction on persons 'undermining' democracy in Liberia

28 september 2023 - 05:29:19
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Wednesday announced a visa restriction on those [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: US Secretary of state meets ECOWAS partners to discuss 'complex' political crisis

23 september 2023 - 06:42:52
New York, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday met with representatives from the Economic Community [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS deploys 15 long-term election observers to Liberia

11 september 2023 - 12:08:16
Monrovia, Liberia (PANA) - The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has approved the deployment of 15 [...] Full text...

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Mauritius launches programme for AU peace promotion efforts

05 september 2023 - 09:59:26
Bagatelle, Mauritius (PANA) – Mauritius on Monday launched the Orientation and Dialogue with the new Leadership of the 4th Economic, [...] Full text...

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Rights group says DR Congo security forces 'killed dozens' of protesters last Wednesday

01 september 2023 - 09:44:35
Kinshasa, DR Congo (PANA) - A human rights group has said DR Congo security forces shot and killed dozens of [...] Full text...

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Gabon coup: AU suspends Gabon with immediate effect after overthrow of President Bongo

01 september 2023 - 08:51:48
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon from all its activities with immediate effect following [...] Full text...

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US to impose visa restriction on people who undermined Sierra Leone's elections

01 september 2023 - 06:38:33
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday announced a new visa restriction policy for [...] Full text...

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Coups only make crises worse: Guterres

01 september 2023 - 05:21:45
New York, US (PANA) - Highlighting the “succession of military coups” unfolding across Africa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday [...] Full text...

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Gabon coup: Gabon coup makers name Gen. Oligui Nguema as country's new leader

31 august 2023 - 06:23:11
Libreville, Gabon (PANA) - Senior military officers who ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo from power on Wednesday have named General Brice [...] Full text...

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3RD LEAD: Gabon coup: UN chief ‘firmly condemns’ Gabon coup, notes reports of election abuses (Eds: Adds UN chief's reaction)

30 august 2023 - 19:55:35
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday "firmly condemned" the coup in Gabon, while acknowledging that “serious infringements of [...] Full text...

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2ND LEAD: Ousted Gabonese President Bongo urges 'friends' to 'make noise' (Eds: Adds reaction of AU para 8-11)

30 august 2023 - 15:36:53
Libreville, Gabon (PANA) - Gabon's President Ali Bongo  Ondimba, who senior military officers said they ousted from power on Wednesdsay, [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: 'ECOWAS to fully explore diplomatic channel in resolving crisis'

26 august 2023 - 17:04:05
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will continue to pursue diplomatic initiatives towards the [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat travels to Nigeria, Chad, Ghana on Niger coup

26 august 2023 - 08:07:59
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee has begun a visit to [...] Full text...

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US urges Gabonese to vote 'to make their voices heard'

26 august 2023 - 07:39:46
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - As Gabonese prepare to head to the polls on Saturday, the United States is encouraging [...] Full text...

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US calls on CAR government to announce date for local elections

23 august 2023 - 06:00:20
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Tuesday called on the Central African Republic (CAR) government to announce a [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: Time to give strategic diplomacy a chance (By Paul Ejime)

21 august 2023 - 19:00:03
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - As expected, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected the "unreasonable" three-year political [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: Military leader Gen. Tchiani speaks of three-year transition, as junta digs in

20 august 2023 - 12:33:55
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - Niger's military junta is digging in even after meeting a delegation of the Economic Community of [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: New US Ambassador arrives in Niger

20 august 2023 - 07:45:45
Washington, US (PANA) - The new US ambassador to Niger, Kathleen FitzGibbon, has arrived in Niger amidst uncertainty following a [...] Full text...

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Amhara Conflict: Ethiopia shaken by a new, growing rebellion in Amhara (News feature)

18 august 2023 - 11:45:18
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Two weeks after irregular militia fighters called the Fano seized several towns and cities in [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: Using diplomacy and biting sanctions to beat Niger's coup leaders (Analysis by Paul Ejime)

17 august 2023 - 09:43:50
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - There is no doubt that the sanctions imposed on Niger by the Economic Community of West [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: US wants to see diplomatic solution to crisis

16 august 2023 - 07:15:21
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US again stressed on Tuesday that it wants to see a diplomatic resolution to [...] Full text...

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Rights advocate: No one held responsible for massacre in Cairo for 10 years

14 august 2023 - 05:41:18
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday criticised the Egyptian authorities for failing for a decade to hold [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: US throws weight behind ECOWAS for peaceful resolution of Niger crisis

11 august 2023 - 05:58:56
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States said on Thursday that it appreciated the determination of the Economic Community [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: Senior US diplomat visits Niger; junta names new PM, Presidential guard commander

08 august 2023 - 07:00:40
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - A senior US diplomat on Monday met Niger's military junta who have continued to strengthen their [...] Full text...

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2ND LEAD: ECOWAS leaders to meet after Niger junta snubs deadline to restore President Bazoum (Eds: New lead; writethrough)

07 august 2023 - 15:05:00
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - West African leaders are to meet in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, on Thursday as the Niger [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: Junta digs in as ECOWAS' deadline to reinstate ousted President Bazoum passes

07 august 2023 - 06:14:17
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The deadline set by the Economic Community of West AFrican States (ECOWAS) for the military junta [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: US suspends some foreign assistance programmes, and events in Niger

05 august 2023 - 06:13:39
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The U.S. government announced on Friday that it is pausing certain foreign assistance programmes benefiting [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: ECOWAS Chief of Defence Staff ends 3-day meeting, seeks diplomatic solutions to Niger coup crisis

04 august 2023 - 21:17:35
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Tinubu dispatches former military and traditional leaders, ECOWAS head to Niamey, urge quick resolution of Niger Republic coup impasse

03 august 2023 - 19:29:24
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, [...] Full text...

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2ND LEAD: Niger coup: Thousands march in support of junta as Niger marks 63rd independence anniversary

03 august 2023 - 15:02:49
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - Thousands of people have marched in the Niger capital, Niamey, in support of the military who [...] Full text...

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LEAD: Niger coup: US President joins in calls for release of ousted President Bazoum

03 august 2023 - 11:37:11
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday  joined in calls for the release of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: US orders evacuation of its nationals; coup leader warns against foreign meddling, military intervention

03 august 2023 - 06:22:11
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has joined Western countries as they ramp up evacuation of their nationals from [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: US Secretary of State speaks with ousted President Bazoum, AUC chairman on developments

02 august 2023 - 06:56:50
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony  Blinken on Tuesday spoke with ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: Amnesty International calls for release of ousted President, members of gov't

01 august 2023 - 12:38:34
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Amnesty International on Tuesday asked the Niger military junta to urgently protect and respect human rights [...] Full text...

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LEAD: Niger coup: France to evacuate nationals (Eds: Adds details, Writethrough)

01 august 2023 - 10:19:48
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - France is to start evacuating its nationals from the West African state of Niger, where it [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: UN to continue efforts to restore constitutional order as Mali, Burkina Faso warn against military action

01 august 2023 - 06:25:43
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The United Nations says it will continue consultations with its partners to restore constitutional order in [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum's party flags arrests of senior members

31 july 2023 - 16:52:56
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The political party of ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum has flagged the detention of several of [...] Full text...

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Niger Coup: US welcomes 'strong leadership' of ECOWAS against Niger coup makers

31 july 2023 - 06:25:00
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has welcomed and commended the "strong leadership" of the Economic Community of [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: International community pledges support for ousted President; coup leaders adamant

29 july 2023 - 08:27:30
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The international community has continued to pledge support for ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum as the [...] Full text...

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Nigeria: Nigeria’s Tinubu Hosts ECOWAS Special Meeting on Niger Republic

28 july 2023 - 17:17:48
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria will on Sunday host a special meeting of ECOWAS leaders following the coup d’etat in [...] Full text...

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2ND LEAD: Niger coup: Head of presidential guard General Tchiani named head of transitional govt (Eds: Adds Tchiani's broadcast, writethrough)

28 july 2023 - 16:06:55
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - General Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, who has been named head of a transitional [...] Full text...

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LEAD: Niger coup: Head of presidential guard, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, named head of transitional government

28 july 2023 - 12:09:03
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - General Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, has been named head of a transitional government [...] Full text...

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AUC, Electoral Institute renew cooperation to promote good governance

28 july 2023 - 11:11:59
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union and the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) have signed [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: Military authorities asked to ensure respect for fundamental human rights

28 july 2023 - 09:42:20
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday asked military forces responsible for the coup in Niger to [...] Full text...

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Niger coup: UN chief demands president’s immediate and unconditional release

28 july 2023 - 06:29:38
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Thursday demanded the release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum “immediately and unconditionally”, [...] Full text...

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Situation in Niger remains unclear after coup

27 july 2023 - 15:01:21
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The political situation in the West African country of Niger remains unclear after a group of [...] Full text...

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Niger soldiers oust President Bazoum, suspend national institutions, shut borders

27 july 2023 - 06:23:54
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - The military in Niger on Wednesday night announced the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum  and his government [...] Full text...

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US slaps sanctions on 3 top Malian military officers in connection with Russian Wagner Group

25 july 2023 - 06:15:44
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States on Monday imposeed sanctions on three top Malian military officers who , [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS, AU deploy joint pre-election fact-finding mission to Liberia

23 july 2023 - 11:48:57
Monrovia, Liberia (PANA) - Ahead of Liberia's presidential and legislative elections scheduled for 10 October 2023, the Economic Community of [...] Full text...

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EU gives greenlight to new Partnership Agreement with ACP States

20 july 2023 - 12:30:45
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council adopted on Thursday a decision on the signature and provisional application of the [...] Full text...

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