Turkish Foreign Minister Stories

Ethiopia and Somalia set march date for next round of Ankara Declaration talks
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan compared the Ankara Declaration to the Development Road project, calling it a similarly strategic initiative with...

Sudan confirms plans by Russia to set up naval base in the Red Sea
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 14, 2025

Russia has stood by Sudan's military government on the international stage, using its veto power at the UN Security Council to block resolutions calli...

Backroom diplomacy as Kenya engages in last-minute lobbying for Raila’s AUC top seat bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 12, 2025

In AU politics, campaigns are not about glossy manifestos; they are about power, influence, and strategic trade-offs.

Djibouti's Mohamoud Youssouf secures key endorsement from Egypt as AUC chair race hots up
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 03, 2025

Djibouti has secured backing from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, just days after Kenyan President William Ruto visited Cairo to lobby for Ra...

Djibouti's Foreign Minister denies AUC Chair race rumours, meets Tanzanian President to secure support
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 24, 2025

This visit comes amid rumours circulating that Youssouf had dropped out of the race in favour of Kenya's candidate, Raila Odinga.

Mjadala Afrika: Raila to face off with two rivals next week in AUC Chair debate
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 06, 2024

The high-profile debate will take place at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before a live audience on Dember 13, 2024.

Djibouti's top diplomat rallies support in Juba for his AUC chairmanship bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 19, 2024

Mahmoud emphasised Djibouti's commitment to advocating for the lifting of sanctions on South Sudan.

Iran President helicopter crash: State TV says aircraft found, contact made
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

Iranian State TV quoted an official as saying that at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers.

Helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi crashes, search underway
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were "at risk following the helicopter crash".

Helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign minister makes rough landing
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

The official Iranian news agency, IRNA, said the helicopter involved in the incident had been carrying Raisi as well as Foreign Minister Hossein Amira...

AUC chair post: More competition for Raila as Djibouti fronts candidate
Amina Wako  |  Apr 09, 2024

Djibouti's Foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is the latest addition to a list of candidates including Kenyan politician Raila Odinga. 

Raila's AUC chair race: What is the post-hurdle process?
Amina Wako  |  Mar 16, 2024

The new AU Commission will be expected to ensure greater efficiency, deliver on the institutional reform process, currently being championed by Kenyan...

Palestinians being treated like second-class citizens, Foreign minister tells ICJ
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2024

Foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki underscored the ongoing denial of rights to seven million refugees, noting their inability to return to their lands a...

Ethiopia asks AU to add Amharic to list of official languages
Foreign Reporter  |  Feb 14, 2024

The official languages of the union and all its institutions are Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Kiswahili.

Mudavadi in Beijing: Deepening Kenya-China ties through trade
Yunis Dekow  |  Jan 24, 2024

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi has commenced a three-day official visit to Beijing, China.

German foreign minister urges 'pressure' on Sudan warring sides
Agency  |  Jan 24, 2024

Baerbock's multi-day trip will take her to South Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti, where she will also discuss ways to protect shipping in the Red Sea from a...

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