Ghana’s contribution to the stability of the African continent over the years has been a good one, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has said. According to him, the formation of the African Union, then Organisation of African Unity (OAU), came up at a meeting among some African leaders held in Accra … Read more
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has called on Africans as they commemorate the African Union day to come together as a common force to ‘fight’ to shape Africa’s future like “our forebears envisaged”. Today, Ghana joins other African countries to celebrate the African Union Day, the annual commemoration of the foundation of the … Read more
Former Communication Minister under the John Dramani Mahama-led administration; Dr. Omane Boamah has called on Africans to make a self-introspection to ascertain on the journey they have plied over the years. Today, Ghana joins other African countries to celebrate the African Union Day, the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity … Read more
MR Albert Francis Yankey has assumed responsibility as the Chief Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Mr Yankey, who is a career diplomat with several decades of experience to his credit, was, until his new appointment, Ghana’s Ambassador, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative to Ethiopia, the African Union (AU) and the Economic … Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MoFARI) has outlined a week-long activities to mark the 54th African Union (AU) Day, on the theme: “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investment in the Youth”. Activities to mark the Day, which falls on Thursday, May 25, include a Health Walk from the premises of MoFARI, on … Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MoFARI) has outlined a week-long activities to mark the 54th African Union (AU) Day, on the theme: “Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investment in the Youth”. Activities to mark the Day, which falls on Thursday, May 25, include a Health Walk from the premises of MoFARI, … Read more
Your Excellency, the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Your Excellency the President of the African Union Commission The President of FIFA Your Excellencies, Ambassadors accredited to the African Union FIFA Council Members CAF Executive Committee members The President of the Ethiopian Football Federation Delegates to the General Assembly Dear business partners Ladies … Read more
An official from the Polisario Front fighting for the independence of the Western Sahara on Tuesday blamed Morocco for the resignation of a UN envoy to the disputed territory. Christopher Ross quitting last week was a result of “Morocco blocking negotiations since 2012” on the future of the former Spanish colony, M’hamed Kheddad said. Morocco … Read more
The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership — the world’s biggest individual prize — drew a blank once again in finding a suitable laureate, it was announced Tuesday. The prize only goes to a democratically-elected African leader who demonstrated exceptional leadership, served their mandated term and left office within the last three years. The … Read more
The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership — the world’s biggest individual prize — drew a blank once again in finding a suitable laureate, it was announced Tuesday. The prize only goes to a democratically-elected African leader who demonstrated exceptional leadership, served their mandated term and left office within the last three years. The … Read more
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Friday asked the United Nations to take urgent measures to end “provocation” by the Algeria-backed Polisario Front threatening the ceasefire in the disputed Western Sahara. Morocco insists that the former Spanish colony is an integral part of its kingdom, but the Polisario is demanding a referendum on self-determination. The two … Read more
The King of Morocco’s visit to Ghana is aimed at strenthening his country’s affiliations with Ghana. King of Morocco, Mohammed VI of Morocco has been in Acccra, Ghana since yesterday being Thursday, 16th February. This was disclosed by a statement from the Flagstaff House. According to the statement, the Moroccan King is on an official … Read more
Latest: AfDB, Alliance for Financial Inclusion sign MoU to enhance access to financial services in Africa Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says the vote to readmit Morocco to the African Union (AU) shows a lack of ideology by some African leaders. Speaking to state media on his return home from the AU Summit in Ethiopia, Mr … Read more
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says the vote to readmit Morocco to the African Union (AU) shows a lack of ideology by some African leaders. Speaking to state media on his return home from the AU Summit in Ethiopia, Mr Mugabe said the lure of Morocco’s money had won over principle: Morocco has been working for … Read more
VOTE OF THANKS DELIVERED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, AT THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE 28TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE AFRICAN UNION, ON JANUARY 31, 2017, IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA. Ghana and my modest person are honoured by the invitation of the newly installed Chairperson … Read more
The African Union has decided to allow Morocco back into the fold after a 33-year absence, despite stiff resistance from some member states over the status of Western Sahara. After an emotional and tense debate, member states decided by consensus to leave the question of the disputed territory of Western Sahara for another day, and … Read more
The African Union has decided to allow Morocco back into the fold after a 33-year absence, despite stiff resistance from some member states over the status of Western Sahara. After an emotional and tense debate, member states decided by consensus to leave the question of the disputed territory of Western Sahara for another day, and … Read more
The North African kingdom quit the AU three decades ago The African Union formally admitted Morocco as a member on Tuesday, more than three decades after Rabat withdrew from the predecessor organisation. Morocco’s King Mohammed, who had been campaigning since last year to join, waved to applauding heads of state and delegates at the end … Read more
African Heads of State at the ongoing Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are considering proposals aimed at reforming the continental body, so as to make it more relevant to the needs and aspirations of the African peoples. At a retreat organized by the AU Commission for the … Read more
Every 15th of January in Nigeria is celebrated as Armed Forces and Remembrance Day. That date is unique because of two landmark events in the history of the Nigerian military. First, it was the first time the military staged a successful coup in 1966. Second, it was a day of victory for the Armed Forces … Read more