AU takes Africa’s Reform Agenda to New York as UNGA 81 High-Level Week begins
NEW YORK — September 20, 2026 — The African Union’s senior leadership has arrived in New York for the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General…
IGAD pushes new refugee model: From humanitarian assistance to jobs, business, economic inclusion
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — September 19, 2026 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is advancing a regional approach that seeks to move refugee policy beyond long-term dependence on humanitarian assistance…
AU raises alarm over Red Sea escalation, risks to African economies
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — September 19, 2026 — The African Union Commission has expressed deep concern over the latest military escalation in the Red Sea region, warning that continued attacks…
SADC promotes Southern Africa as an integrated Investment destination at AIM Congress 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — September 9, 2026 — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is positioning Southern Africa as a single, increasingly integrated investment destination as the region seeks…
SADC reviews women’s role in peace operations as region advances women, peace, security agenda
GABORONE, Botswana — September 9, 2026 — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is taking steps to examine and potentially strengthen women’s participation in regional peace-support operations, with a new…
COMESA pushes for more agile digital regulation as Africa’s digital economy expands
LIVINGSTONE, Zambia — September 9, 2026 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is calling for stronger, more predictable, and increasingly agile digital regulatory frameworks as technology…
Egypt deepens Mediterranean partnerships, El-Sisi hosts Trilateral Summit and opens El Alamein Air Show
CAIRO, Egypt — September 8, 2026 — Egypt is putting diplomacy, economic cooperation and aerospace development at the center of its regional agenda as President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi engages the…
Manchester Derby Preview: City’s perfect start meets a United side searching for consistency
Manchester United and Manchester City will renew one of English football’s biggest rivalries on Sunday, September 13, with the Manchester derby scheduled for 11:30 a.m. The derby arrives early in…
Arsenal edge Chelsea 2-1 in London Derby as Ødegaard delivers winner
LONDON — September 6, 2026 — Arsenal secured an important 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with Martin Ødegaard’s second-half goal proving decisive in…
Ethiopia establishes first mortgage refinance company in major housing finance push
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia is moving to establish its first dedicated Mortgage Refinance Company, a major financial-sector initiative aimed at expanding long-term mortgage financing and supporting the country’s affordable…