Latest in Tag: AU Highlight
Latest in Tag: AU
AU warns against disruption to Central African Republic elections
Central African Republic has been struck by violence since 2013 when Muslim Seleka rebels ousted then-president, prompting reprisals from Christian militias
AU expresses deep concern over situation in Central African Republic
AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, expressed deep concern over the evolution of the political and security situation in the Central African Republic
Egypt PM attends AU’s 13th extraordinary summit on AfCFTA
Madbouly participates in 2-day summit on behalf of President Al-Sisi
Tripartite legal-technical committee finalises GERD negotiation mechanismÂ
During Wednesday meeting, Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan will exchange views on disputed points over GERD
AU commends Egypt, WFP cooperation on rural community projects
The partnership between Egypt and the WFP, one of the programmes under the UN umbrella, has been in place for more than 50 years. In this time, the Egyptian government has worked to support sustainable development programmes, by meeting the immediate needs of the countries most vulnerable groups.
AU agency launches program to assist African MSMEs
As Africa faces socio-economic uncertainties brought by COVID-19, the AUDA-NEPAD MSMEs Academy aims to foster resilience
GERD parties to reboot AU-guided talks on Monday
New negotiations round has been postponed a week upon Sudan request, for further internal consultation
Egypt rejects unilateral actions on GERD affecting its Nile water rights: Al-Sisi
Egyptian President discusses GERD developments with his South African counterpart Ramaphosa
Ethiopia’s refusal of binding GERD deal disregards AU recommendation: Egypt officials
It is too early for parliament to discuss Ethiopian Dam, we should wait until negotiations finish, says Member of Parliament
AU Assembly Bureau urges GERD parties to finalise binding agreement on dam filling, operation
African Union Bureau welcomed agreement amongst GERD parties to work on a Comprehensive Agreement on Blue Nile River as soon as possible
AU calls for legally binding agreement on Ethiopian Dam
Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia agree to resume talks on GERD filling, operation during Tuesday’s mini-summit
AU mediation hopefully pushes towards GERD dispute settlement
Ethiopia’s claim of filling GERD in 2 weeks doesn’t add up after consensus on AU-led talks, says expert
Egypt concludes rotational chair of AU with good records
Political pundits believe Egypt restores its position in Africa, enhances sustainable developmentÂ
Al-Sisi arrives to Addis Ababa to participate in 33rd AU summit
On Friday, Egypt won membership in the African Union’s (AU) Peace and Security Council for 2020-2022
Egyptian, Kenyen FMs discuss boosting bilateral relations at 36th AU summit
The meeting was on the sidelines of the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Executive Council  on 6-7 February in Addis Ababa.
AU chairperson welcomes ceasefire agreement in Libya
Mahamat further called on “all stakeholders to concentrate their efforts towards the continuation of the peace process.”
South Africa to build on Egypt’s successful AU presidency in 2020: ambassador
Al-Sisi discussed GERD issue with his counterpart Ramaphosa during their recent meeting, says South Africa ambassador Mavimbela
AU lifts suspension on Sudan’s membership following civilian cabinet formationÂ
Hamdok announced formation of his cabinet with first Sudanese female foreign ministerÂ
Egypt aims to enhance African countries’ business climate: MIIC
We coordinate with international partners to improve Africa’s infrastructure, says Nasr
Why AMF is a good idea and what can be done to get it going?
In our view the AU leaders should also use their meeting to reinvigorate their efforts to create an African Monetary Fund (AMF).
Al-Sisi discusses bilateral relations, cooperation with African leaders in Niamey
President met with South African, DRC counterparts during Niamey summit
Al-Sisi stresses importance of increasing cooperation among African nations
African leaders announce launch of African Continental Free Trade AreaÂ
Egypt’s FM chairs AU’s 35th session meetingsÂ
Shoukry in Niamey to preside over 12th Extraordinary Summit of AU
Sudan’s military council calls for Ethiopia, AU to unify efforts to mediate transition
The generals and the opposition coalition have been wrangling for weeks over what form Sudan’s transitional government should take after the military deposed long-time president Omar Al-Bashir on April 11
Egypt submits bid to host AfCFTA’s executive office: Namira Negm
In March 2018, the agreement was signed by 49 heads of state with Nigeria—the region’s largest economy—being a notable exception.
AU urges Sudanese military council to hand over power within 60 days to civil government
The African Union (AU)’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) allowed on Tuesday the Sudanese transitional military council to hand over power to a civil government within only two months, according to Reuters. The PSC said that the AU would deploy a delegation to Sudan in order to meet with all the political powers and the …
AU countries asks to extend transitional period in Sudan to 3 months
‘We support Sudanese’s free will to determine their future,’ says Al-Sisi
Security, confronting terrorism are common challenges facing Egypt, African continent: Ramdan Orny
Last January, the African Union (AU) announced that Egypt would head the AU summit’s upcoming round in 2019, following the closing meeting of African leaders. During his participation in the 30th AU summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi praised the efforts exerted by the Guinean President Alpha CondĂ©, head of …
AfCFTA comes into effect, raising hopes for unified prosperous African continent
On Tuesday, 2 April, the Gambia became the latest African nation to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), meeting the minimum threshold—22 out of the 55-member states—for the trade agreement to go into effect. In March 2018, the agreement was signed by 49 heads of state with Nigeria—the region’s largest economy—being a notable …
Al-Sisi emphasizes African economic integration, eliminating terrorism, migrant crisis
Egyptian president discusses bilateral relations with Angela Merkel on the sidelines of MSC