Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, is being widely tipped as a strong contender for the African Union Commission chairmanship in 2027, a position that rotates among Africa’s five regions. The …
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Nigeria’s Shamseldeen Ogunjimi Elected Deputy Chairperson
Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has been elected as the Deputy Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG). His …
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AU Completes Top Team with Two New Commissioner Appointments
The African Union (AU) has completed the selection of its top leadership team at the African Union Commission (AUC) with the recent appointment of two commissioners from Central Africa. This …
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The African Union (AU) and the Pan African Parliament (PAP) have agreed to work more closely together in order to solve ongoing problems facing the African continent—especially those related to …
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China Defends BRICS as AU Rallies Behind AfCFTA in Response to Trump’s Tariff Threat
Tensions are rising on the global economic stage as China has come out in defence of the BRICS alliance, saying the group is not seeking confrontation, following threats by former …
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Ethiopia Lauded for Leadership in Policy Evaluation as AfrEA Celebrates 25 Years
Ethiopia is being recognized as a leading example in Africa for its commitment to policy evaluation, according to Dr. Miche Ouedraogo, President of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). This acknowledgment …
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Africa to Launch Own Credit Rating Agency to Boost Financial Sovereignty
Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), as part of a bold move to challenge the dominance of global rating giants …
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Rwanda Pulls Out of Central African Bloc ECCAS Over Congo Dispute
Rwanda has announced plans to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), deepening diplomatic tensions in the region over renewed violence involving M23 rebels in eastern Democratic …
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Kalinda, Iradukunda Urge African Youth to Embrace Regional Trade and Break Colonial Borders
Senate President François-Xavier Kalinda has called on African youth to take full advantage of the growing regional trade opportunities across the continent, urging them to break free from colonial-era thinking …
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AU, AfDB, and Togo Host High-Level Conference to Tackle Africa’s Rising Debt Crisis
The African Union (AU), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Togo, has begun preparations for a high-level conference aimed at addressing the continent’s growing …