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AU welcomes UN resolution on slavery

Published on: March 26, 2026
14:51

Addis Ababa, March 26 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) welcomed the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the most serious crimes against humanity.

Ethiopia: AU commemorates 130th anniversary of Adwa’s victory

Published on: March 2, 2026
14:11

Addis Ababa, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf commemorated on Monday the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa, a historic triumph of Ethiopian forces over Italian colonial troops.

Ordinary Session of African Union Assembly closes

Published on: February 15, 2026
09:44

Addis Ababa, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly closed on Sunday after intense days of debate on water and sanitation, peace and security, and internal conflicts.

Ethiopia strengthens bilateral relations on the AU summit

Published on: February 15, 2026
09:38

Addis Ababa, Feb 14 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continued bilateral talks with African leaders today on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit to strengthen cooperation and discuss issues of common interest.

Water and sanitation will be the focus Ordinary Session

Published on: February 15, 2026
07:22

Addis Ababa, Feb 14 (Prensa Latina) The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly will convene today under the theme “Ensuring the sustainable availability of water and safe sanitation systems to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063.”

AU and UN vow to work closer together

Published on: February 13, 2026
10:05

Addis Ababa, Feb 13 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met on Friday with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will participate in the 39th Summit of the continental organization this weekend.

AUC deputy chief reaffirms historic ties with Cuba

Published on: February 3, 2026
10:22

Addis Ababa, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi reaffirmed on Tuesday the historic ties that bind Africa and Cuba and the interest in exploring new ways to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Ethiopia: African Union concerned about insecurity in Tigray

Published on: January 30, 2026
11:06

Addis Ababa, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed his deep concern about the security crisis in areas of the Tigray region.

Ethiopia and AU discuss continental events

Published on: January 28, 2026
12:35

Addis Ababa, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of Ethiopia and the African Union (AU) discussed about the preparations for the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 39th Summit of the continental organization to be held in February, Ethiopian News Agency reported on Wednesday.

AU reiterates congratulations to Ethiopia on successful elections

Published on: June 30, 2021
08:23

Addis Ababa, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) congratulated Ethiopia again on Wednesday, by virtue of the success of the general elections held last week, this time by the Department for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.

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