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African Union pays tribute to victims of genocide in Rwanda

Published on: April 7, 2025
12:32

Addis Ababa, Apr 7 (Prensa Latina) Activities to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi ethnic group in Rwanda began on Monday at the African Union (AU) with the traditional "Walk to Remember."

AU highlights partnership with EU to promote development

Published on: April 5, 2025
12:00

Addis Ababa, Apr 5 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi has stressed the significance of maintaining the partnership with the European Union (EU), as a way to promote the continent's development aspirations.

African Union condemns terrorist attack against Cameroonian Army

Published on: March 29, 2025
10:12

Addis Ababa, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) The chairman of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, condemned the terrorist attack perpetrated by the Islamist group Boko Haram against members of the Cameroon Army in Wulgo, Nigeria, a statement revealed today.

African Union condemned attack against Somali president

Published on: March 19, 2025
15:40

Addis Ababa, Mar 19 (Prensa Latina) The president of the African Union Commission (AU), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, condemned the car bomb attack that occurred in Somalia and targeted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a statement revealed today.

Nicaragua congratulates new AU Commission president

Published on: February 17, 2025
17:08

Managua, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, on his election as president of the African Union (AU) Commission.

Maduro congratulates João Lourenço for assuming AU presidency

Published on: February 17, 2025
17:02

Caracas, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro congratulated his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, for assuming the presidency of the African Union (AU).

African Union Summit in its final discussions

Published on: February 16, 2025
09:11

Addis Ababa, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The 38th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) will conclude today, after discussing issues on peace and security, climate change, and health, among other items.

Ethiopia stresses importance of multilateralism at AU Council

Published on: February 12, 2025
11:46

Addis Ababa, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos stressed on Wednesday the importance of multilateralism for Africa and the Global South in light of current challenges to cooperation.

DRC-Rwanda tensions worry African Peace Council

Published on: January 29, 2025
12:13

Addis Ababa, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) has expressed deep concern on Wednesday over the increased tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, which has resulted in several deaths, injuries, and displaced persons.

AU committee approves transport and energy strategies

Published on: December 6, 2024
16:23

Addis Ababa, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) The 3rd special ministerial meeting of the African Union (AU) Technical Committee on Transport and Energy approved several strategies to improve transport and energy in Africa, the Ethiopian Transport and Logistics Ministry informed on Friday.

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