Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Stories
AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met with Ethiopia's foreign minister, Gedion Timothewos, on Monday to discuss preparations for the forthcomin...
The gathering of Africa's 55 ambassadors, who steer the Union's day-to-day affairs, set the tone for a series of high-level meetings, including next m...
Flawed charge sheet and legal breaches lead to the acquittal of seven men in Sh1.3 billion heroin case after decade-long trial.
The ministers slammed the reported Israeli decision, calling it a "flagrant violation of Israel's obligations as the occupying power," the ministry ad...
Eastern Africa, where Kenya is located, shares an inseparable bond with coffee, while Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is widely hailed as the birthpl...
Anin Ngot Ngot Mou, undersecretary in the Ministry of Health, described the rollout as a game changer in the fight against two of the country's leadin...
The findings come amid growing uncertainty over Raila's political future after joining forces with President William Ruto in forming the broad-based g...
According to the poll, 54 per cent of Kenyans do not support the broad-based government.
The leaders are set to officially hand over Phase 1 of the Lapfund Makasembo Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, May 31.
AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf commended the move by Sudan's junta leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, to appoint Kamil Idris, a former UN official...
The AU has long struggled with disjointed relationships with regional blocs—a dysfunction that has often bred mistrust, competition, and in some cases...
The agreements span military affairs, customs operations, economic development, energy, transport, the creation of a joint business council, and railw...
The high-level visit to Juba came amid mounting tensions and stalled progress in the implementation of the 2018 accord.
IGAD's Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu urged all actors to avoid unilateral actions and respect the framework of the 2018 accord, still regarded...
The meeting in Entebe, Uganda was convened to review security progress under the AUSSOM as well as take stock of gains made in the fight against Al-Sh...
Many of the patients treated during the camp stated they had previously been placed on long waiting lists or had completely lost hope of ever receivin...
The Somali government continues its offensive against the militants on multiple fronts, with international partners providing critical support to secu...
Before his appointment, Abdoulkader served as Djibouti’s Ambassador to Kuwait.
In a statement issued from Addis Ababa on Monday, the AUC chief expressed "solidarity with the Government and people of South Sudan," reaffirming the...
Camara, who seized power in a 2008 coup, was, on July 31, 2024, sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the massacre of at least 157 people du...
The Special Representative further said she was "extremely shocked by the heinous attack" on peacekeepers whose mission is to protect civilians.
The offer could give the United States a firmer military presence in the Horn of Africa region as it looks to counter the threat from militants in Som...
IGAD's Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, said such developments undermine the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Su...
Youssouf pledged to engage with Somalia's international partners and emphasised the importance of sustained support for Somalia in its battle with the...
The Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) later said the two leaders discussed counterterrorism, regional stability, and Somalia’s commitment to AU ref...
Criminal and rival political groups have also adopted AI to spread disinformation and hate speech, particularly online, making it one of the most dang...
Their meeting reaffirmed the AU's commitment to "advancing peace, security, and sustainable development across the continent," with both leaders placi...
While the AU's endorsement of the Doha talks signals pragmatism, the message is clear: the union wants to retain ownership of the peace process.
Omtatah urged the public and Parliament to push for the full implementation of Kenya's Constitution, ensuring that governance stays within the bounds...
The campaign, backed by a presidential directive, aims to immunize 22 million cattle and 50 million goats over two years.
