African Union Demands Full UN Membership for Palestine, Condemns Occupation
African Union leaders at the 39th Summit in Addis Ababa called for Palestine’s full UN membership and condemned Israeli occupation, citing humanitarian crises in Gaza.
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African Union leaders at the 39th Summit in Addis Ababa called for Palestine’s full UN membership and condemned Israeli occupation, citing humanitarian crises in Gaza.
Burundi takes over the African Union’s rotating chairmanship, pledging to address continental challenges and strengthen Africa’s global voice in 2026.
AU Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf demands an end to Palestinian suffering in Gaza while addressing continental conflicts at the 39th African Union summit.
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Somalia and the African Union condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent, warning of regional instability, while Hargeisa celebrates the move.
Chinese FM Wang Yi and Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio met in Johannesburg to strengthen China-Africa cooperation as Angola assumes the African Union presidency.
Chinese President Xi Jinping extends congratulations to delegates at the 38th African Union Summit, emphasizing China’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s economic and political ties.
At the upcoming G20 Summit in Rio, the African Union’s inclusion as a permanent member marks a historic moment, elevating Africa’s role in shaping global governance and collaborative future initiatives.
China and the African Union have pledged to deepen strategic cooperation under the FOCAC framework, aiming to build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future.
A dialogue on the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) at the African Union headquarters has bolstered China-Africa cooperation, aligning with Africa’s Agenda 2063 and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
A dialogue on China’s Global Development Initiative was held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, highlighting the strengthening partnership between Africa and China in pursuit of sustainable development.
An African Union agency welcomes China’s pledge to support Africa’s agriculture and tackle climate change, highlighting collaboration benefits in boosting productivity and achieving food sovereignty.
The African Union has approved its Continental AI Strategy and African Digital Compact, aiming to harness digital technologies for development and address the continent’s challenges.
Global leaders at the G20 Summit in New Delhi are urged to take decisive action on climate change and poverty, building on commitments from the Paris Agenda and Nairobi Declaration.
The African Union has joined the G20 as a permanent member, marking a significant step for Africa’s integration into global economic affairs and enhancing its role in international policymaking.