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PM Abiy holds talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on multilateral priorities
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (107+ words) PM Abiy holds talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on multilateral priorities'Fana Media Corporation S.C PM Abiy holds talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on multilateral priorities Addis Ababa, February 14, 2026 (FMC) " Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) held a discussion today…...
African Union Adopts 2026 Theme Focusing on Sustainable Water and Sanitation to Drive Continent’s Development
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (217+ words) Addis Ababa, February 14, 2026 (FMC) " The African Union has adopted "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063" as the Theme of the Year 2026. The decision was made during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly…...
PM Abiy Ahmed Cites Ethiopia’s Water and Climate Initiatives as Model for Africa’s Sustainable Future
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (391+ words) Addis Ababa, February 14, 2026 (FMC) " Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has presented Ethiopia's flagship water and climate initiatives as practical models for advancing Africa's sustainable development agenda, calling on the continent to treat water security and environmental stewardship as strategic foundations for…...
AU Chair Stresses Water, Sanitation, and Infrastructure as Pillars for a Resilient and Prosperous Africa
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (256+ words) Youssouf emphasized that the summit takes place amid a complex geopolitical context, marked by ongoing conflicts, political fragility, and rising challenges to multilateralism. "Silencing the Guns on our Continent remains a challenge," he said, noting the resurgence of unconstitutional changes…...
Burundi Takes Over African Union Chairmanship from Angola for 2026
16+ hour, 33+ min ago (267+ words) Addis Ababa, February 14, 2026 (FMC) " Burundi has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the African Union for 2026, taking over from Angola during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government being held at the AU Headquarters in Addis…...
2nd Italy‑Africa Summit to be held today in Addis Ababa
1+ day, 31+ min ago (246+ words) Addis Ababa, February 13, 2026 (FMC) " The 2nd Italy'Africa Summit is set to be held today in Addis Ababa, bringing together Italian and African leaders and high-level delegates to strengthen political and economic cooperation and review strategic partnerships. The summit, co-hosted by the…...
AUC Chairperson, UN Secretary-General reaffirm strategic partnership and call for Africa’s Security Council representation
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (339+ words) Addis Ababa, February 13, 2026 (FMC) " The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and United Nations Secretary-General Ant'nio Guterres reaffirmed their commitment to strategic AU"UN cooperation and called for Africa's permanent representation on the UN Security Council during…...
PM Abiy: Africa-Europe Relations Must Deliver Tangible Benefits and Shared Prosperity
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (323+ words) Addis Ababa, February 13, 2026 (FMC) " Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Africa-Europe relations must move beyond dialogue to deliver tangible benefits and shared prosperity for citizens across both continents, as he addressed the 2nd Italy-Africa Summit held in Addis Ababa today. Speaking at…...
Ethiopia’s FM Holds Talks with IGAD Executive Secretary on Regional Cooperation
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (107+ words) Ethiopia's FM Holds Talks with IGAD Executive Secretary on Regional Cooperation'Fana Media Corporation S.C Ethiopia's FM Holds Talks with IGAD Executive Secretary on Regional Cooperation Addis Ababa, February 13, 2026 (FMC) " Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, met with Workneh Gebeyehu,…...
Foreign Minister Gedion Highlights France’s Role in Ethiopia’s Climate and Economic Agenda
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (185+ words) Addis Ababa, February 12, 2026 (FMC) " Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, met with Mrs. El'onore Caroit, French Minister Delegate for Europe and Foreign Affairs, to discuss climate leadership, economic reform, and investment opportunities. The meeting took place on the margins…...