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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The New African Summit This Time

The recent African summit revealed significant changes in the continent amid rising military coups and regional tensions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AWLN Convenes High-Level Meetings to Advance Women's Leadership on the Margins of the 39th African Union Summit

The African Women Leaders Network held high-level meetings during the 39th African Union Summit to promote women's leadership in Africa.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Sterling One champions $100bn Africa investment agenda

Sterling One Foundation emphasizes its dedication to inclusive financing in Africa at a high-level meeting during the African Union Heads of State Summit.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

African Union Summit: "Reducing the Problem of Mali to the Fight Against Terrorism is a Mistake"

The African Union's recent summit highlighted a new strategy focused on supporting anti-terrorism efforts in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, emphasizing the necessity of restoring constitutional order.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AU Summit - Annual Ritual Without Tangible Progress

The African Union Summit, held annually in Addis Ababa, is criticized for failing to bring about real change for ordinary Africans despite grand promises.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea-Bissau: 'We must choose to be on the side of a credible and inclusive solution'

The article discusses the outcomes of the 39th African Union summit, focusing on discussions surrounding Guinea-Bissau's political situation following a military coup.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Chinese Money Courting Africa Again - With Generous Help from Donald Trump

The recent African Union summit in Ethiopia highlighted the country's strong ties to Chinese economic influence, particularly through funding for significant projects like the African CDC.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Security takes centre stage at African Union summit

The African Union summit focuses on security issues facing member states, highlighting the need for collaborative strategies to address rising conflicts.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: 'AU Summit Sends Strong Signal to Sudanese Military On Civilian Rule' - Sudan Analyst

African leaders have called for a ceasefire and commitment to restoring civilian rule in Sudan during the AU Summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Italy and Africa: Meloni is Honorary Guest in Addis Ababa

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, seeks to strengthen Italy's role as a bridge between Europe and Africa during her visit to Addis Ababa as an honorary guest at the African Union summit.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Joyce Banda Recognised At AU Summit

Former Malawian President Joyce Banda was honored with an Award of Excellence for Service to Humanity at the 39th African Union Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa, focusing on water shortages and regional conflicts.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"It is unacceptable for coup plotters to be elected democratically"

The recent African Union summit concluded with a commitment to reject unconstitutional changes in power and promote peace across the continent.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

South Africa: Call for Ceasefire As South Sudan Moves Towards Elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged for an end to violence in South Sudan during an African Union summit aimed at promoting peace ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

After the Security Conference: In Doubt, Better Also with Trump

Giorgia Meloni attended the African Union summit instead of the Munich Security Conference, expressing her views on maintaining relations with the U.S. while remaining aligned with the EU.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: 39th African Union Summit - For His First Speech to African Heads of State, Dr Sidi Ould Tah Presents Nafa As a Strategic Lever of African Sovereignty

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah delivered his inaugural address at the African Union Summit, highlighting the New African Financial Architecture (NAFA) as crucial for African financial sovereignty.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa at a Crossroads - The AU Must Reform Itself Before It Reforms the World

The African Union's annual summit highlights the urgent need for institutional reform amid rising youth demands for accountability and tangible results in governance across the continent.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

African leaders mobilise malaria funding at AU summit

African leaders at the AU summit in Ethiopia called for increased funding to combat malaria, highlighting the risks of losing progress made against the disease.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

The Paradox of Africa: A Young Population Seeking Change Against a Mature Leadership Clinging to Power

The African Union's annual summit in Ethiopia highlighted the stark contrast between the continent's youthful population eager for change and an aging leadership facing legitimacy crises due to unmet expectations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: African Leaders Demand Sustainable Malaria Financing As AU Report Warns of Looming Resurgence

African leaders at the 39th African Union Summit have stressed the urgent need for sustainable financing to combat malaria amid warnings from a new report of a potential resurgence of the disease.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Liberia Convenes High-Level Consultation On the Future of United Nations On the Margins of AU Summit

Liberia held a high-level consultation focused on the future of the UN and the election of the next Secretary-General during the African Union summit.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: Africa Must Have Permanent Seat At UN Security Council - SG Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres emphasizes the need for Africa to have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, calling the current exclusion "indefensible" during his address at the African Union Summit.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: President Ramaphosa Briefs AU On G20 Leaders' Summit Outcomes

President Ramaphosa presented the accomplishments of South Africa's G20 presidency to the African Union, emphasizing Africa's potential for global leadership.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

African Union adopts resolution calling slavery and colonialism genocide

The African Union has passed a resolution labeling slavery and colonialism as genocidal acts against the African people during a summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

African Union elects new chairman

Burundi's president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, was elected as the new chairman of the African Union during a summit in Addis Ababa, pledging to tackle security and development challenges across the continent.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

African Union adopts resolution describing slavery and colonisation as crimes against humanity

The African Union has passed a resolution declaring slavery, deportation, and colonisation as crimes against humanity during a summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AU Summit in Addis Ababa - Tunisia Affirms Unwavering Support for Palestinian Cause

The African Union (AU) Summit concluded in Addis Ababa with Tunisia reasserting its support for the Palestinian cause.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Vice President Alupo Calls for UN Security Council Reforms At AU Summit

Vice President Jessica Alupo of Uganda called for reforms in the UN Security Council to ensure better representation for Africa during her address at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Somali President Champions Sovereignty and African Unity At AU Summit

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud defended his country's sovereignty and called for African unity at the AU Summit.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: VP Shettima Back in Abuja After Successful Engagements At AU Summit

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following a successful representation of President Bola Tinubu at the African Union Summit in Ethiopia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: African Leaders Must Walk the Talk On Maternal Health

African leaders at a recent AU summit emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in maternal health, highlighting systemic failures as key issues.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Palestine values the outcomes of the African summit supporting its UN membership

Palestine welcomed the outcomes of the African summit in Addis Ababa, which supported its bid for full UN membership and rejected plans for the forced displacement of Palestinians.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

End of the African Union summit: "No tolerance for unconstitutional changes of power"

The recent African Union summit concluded with a clear message against unconstitutional power changes in the continent.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

UAE strengthens ties with Africa at AU summit

The UAE has reinforced its partnerships with African nations at the AU summit, focusing on investments, renewable energy, and strategic cooperation.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Internal conflicts and the interference of great powers weaken Africa

Internal conflicts and external interventions from major powers are undermining Africa's stability, as discussed during a recent African Union summit.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

AU Summit: Guterres and Youssouf urge action on Sudan, Palestine

The African Union summit has highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the urgent call for action from international leaders.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

African Union Summit Emphasizes Reforms and Fair International Representation

African leaders reiterated their commitment to enhancing peace and development efforts across the continent during the African Union summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

African Union Summit confronts worsening conflicts

The African Union summit has identified Sudan's civil war as a critical humanitarian crisis that demands urgent attention.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

African Union holds summit: is it ignoring the real issues?

The African Union holds its annual summit in Ethiopia amidst ongoing crises on the continent, including genocide, insurgencies, and political coups, highlighting its limitations in addressing these challenges.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The African Summit Begins in Addis Ababa Amid Warnings of Expanding Conflicts

The African Union's 39th summit has opened in Addis Ababa, with rising warnings about escalating conflicts and increased political instability across the continent.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking | Statement of the African Summit: We reject any attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinian people and strongly condemn foreign interventions in Sudan

The African Summit has issued a statement rejecting attempts to forcibly displace Palestinian people and condemning foreign interference in Sudan.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Guterres Tells AU Summit - 'This Is 2026 - Not 1946' in Push for Reform

UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres urged African leaders at the AU Summit to push for reforms, emphasizing the need for permanent African seats on the UN Security Council.

Feb 14 โ€ข 22:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: African Union Summit Opens, As Continent Faces Conflict and Climate Extremes

The 2026 African Union Summit is opening in Addis Ababa, addressing significant challenges including conflict, climate extremes, and water resource management.

Feb 14 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: 'Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance' - Namibia Convenes High-Level Dialogue in Addis

Namibia hosted a high-level dialogue in Addis Ababa focused on women's leadership in African governance during the African Union Summit.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

African Union Summit: Concerns Over Threats to Multilateralism and Peace

The 39th African Union summit opened in Addis Ababa, addressing various crises facing the continent, including conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, South Sudan, and rising terrorism.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

The African Union inaugurates its summit amid growing youth discontent

The African Union's annual summit in Ethiopia is overshadowed by widespread youth discontent regarding the organization's failure to meet expectations.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rwanda's Foreign Minister: There is no development without security and no economic integration without stability

Rwanda's Foreign Minister emphasizes the link between security and development during the African Union summit.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Meloni: โ€œI do not share Merz's criticism of the Maga world. Italy in Trump's Board as an observerโ€

Giorgia Meloni, speaking at the African Union summit, defends the Maga culture against criticism from German Chancellor Merz and announces Italy's role as an observer in Trump's controversial Board of Peace.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

39th African Union Summit in Ethiopia: Water, Security and AI on the agenda

The 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa focuses on water access, security, and the call for Africa's permanent representation on the UN Security Council.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni: "We want to continue to be a privileged bridge between the EU and Africa"

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized Italy's role as a key partner in fostering dialogue and cooperation between Europe and Africa during her address at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

African Union: The President of the Commission laments the "extermination" of the Palestinian people which "must cease"

At the 39th annual summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa, President Mahamoud Ali Youssouf denounced the continuous suffering of the Palestinian people and called for immediate action to end their plight.

Feb 14 โ€ข 07:55 UTC

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