Foreign Minister, Prof. Ibrahim Ghandour chaired Sudan's delegation participating in the 59th Extra-ordinary session of the IGAD Executive Ministerial Council which started sessions, Sunday, in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa chaired by the Ethiopian Foreign Minister .
The meeting reviewed the report prepared by IGAD Envoy to South Sudan, Ambassador, Ismail Waise on the arrangements of holding South SudanRead more
The African Union (AU) on Friday called for Libyan authorities to investigate “slave markets” of black Africans operating in the conflict-torn nation, following the release of shocking images showing the sale of young men.
The demand follows the release of CNN footage of a live auction in Libya where black youths are presented to North African buyers as potential farmhandsRead more
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) ended their 10-day robust discussions on Saturday with various resolutions to advance the continent.
The African Union (AU)'s legislative body had deliberated various issues since March 2 in Johannesburg. PAP and the Nairobi-based Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) decided to initiate a process to have AU members adopt integrated climate-related legislation. PAP also agreed toRead more
The return of Morocco to the African Union (AU) is “the natural outcome of King Mohammed VI’s tireless commitment to enhancing Morocco’s strong ties in Africa,” wrote former American ambassador to Morocco Edward Gabriel for Washington DC-based paper The Hill.
The former diplomat praised the King’s efforts to strengthen ties to the African continent, calling the Moroccan monarch “adamant aboutRead more
The United States has praised Morocco's return to the African Union and the strong leadership of King Mohammed VI, the State Department said Tuesday.
The United States congratulates Morocco on its return, the State Department said, underlining that King Mohammed VI's strong leadership and the government of Morocco have returned the country to its rightful place in the institutional familyRead more
Taeib Fassi Fihri, the advisor to King Mohammed VI, has said that Hamid Chabat’s statement about the territorial integrity of Mauritania created problems for the Moroccan diplomats to the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.
The statements of Independence Party’s (IP) Secretary-General, Hamid Chabat, that created controversy in Morocco and threatened to exacerbate the strained relation between Morocco and MauritaniaRead more
The Republic of Madagascar reiterated on Sunday evening in Addis Ababa its support for the return of Morocco to the African Union (AU).
Malagasy president Hery Rajaonarimampianina told reporters that Morocco has a pivotal part to play within the continental organization. He spoke with reporters during a reception, offered by King Mohammed VI, in honor of the heads of StateRead more
A Malian newspaper has highlighted the efforts that the African Commission has been making in recent months to prevent Morocco’s return to the African Union.
“Morocco, which left the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1984 because of the flagrant irregularities (…) is now victim of similar practices to prevent its return,” wrote Friday Malian paper The Independent.
“Despite theRead more
Sudan reiterated, on Wednesday in Addis-Ababa, its support for Morocco’s return to the African Union (AU).
During the 30th ordinary session of the African Union’s Executive Council, Sudanese Foreign Minister, Ibrahim Ghandour, told the press, “We have expressed the support of our country to Morocco’s return.”
“We forwarded this support, in writing, to the AU commission on instructions from theRead more
Nigeria reiterated on Wednesday its support of Morocco’s return to the African Union (AU).
“There is no objection to Morocco’s request to reintegrate the AU,” Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama told reporters in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the 30th ordinary session of the AU Executive Council.
The statement of support comes after the December announcement of the Trans-AfricanRead more