AU chairperson holds high-level talks on Africa’s representation in global financial institutions
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held a series of high-level meetings on August 5 aimed at strengthening Africa’s coordination on international financial and…
Nigeria celebrates strong Commonwealth Games performance with 24-medal haul
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Presidency has congratulated Team Nigeria following its successful performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the country’s athletes concluded the competition with a total of…
FIFA unveils sustainability, human rights strategy for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
ZURICH, Switzerland — FIFA has launched a dedicated Sustainability and Human Rights Strategy for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, outlining a comprehensive framework to guide the planning and…
EAC reaffirms commitment to East African Monetary Union
ARUSHA, Tanzania — The East African Community (EAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the East African Monetary Union (EAMU), with the regional bloc’s Monetary Affairs Committee continuing to prioritize…
ECOWAS completes command rotation for peace support mission in Guinea-Bissau
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has completed a command handover within its ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), marking the transition of leadership…
ECOWAS opens departmental retreat to strengthen regional peace and security coordination
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has opened a departmental review and coordination retreat for its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security in…
Nigeria launches Nationwide consultations on proposed National Policing Bill
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has announced a seven-week nationwide consultation process, inviting citizens, civil society organizations, professional bodies, security experts, and other…
Nigeria approves salary Increases for 250,000 armed forces personnel
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, granting pay increases ranging from 30% to 80% for…
Kenya highlights bilateral cooperation agenda with Rwanda
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Presidency is continuing to highlight a bilateral cooperation framework with Rwanda that covers ten key areas of collaboration, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to strengthening diplomatic…
Côte d’Ivoire honors 80 individuals, institutions at National Excellence Awards
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — The Government of Côte d’Ivoire recognized outstanding achievements in public service, business, and community development during the 13th National Excellence Awards, held on August 3 in…