ADDIS ABEBA,  (Xinhua) — The African Union (AU) Commission chief, Jean Ping, stressed the “strong contrast” in the political and economic situation at the opening session of the 14th AU summit on Sunday in Addis …

MOGADISHU,  (Xinhua) — A Cambodian-flagged cargo ship that was reported to have been seized by Somali pirates is held by a local court in northwestern Somalia, an official statement said Saturday.
It was widely reported in …

APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) The Senegalese president, Abdoulaye Wade, bemoaned on Saturday in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) the “inefficiency” shown by some heads of state, members of the Committee of Heads of State and Government for the …

LAGOS, (Xinhua) — Fresh pressures were mounted on Thursday on ailing Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua to respect the constitution and hand over power to Vice President Goodluck Jonathan pending his return to the country.
The President …

APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Ethiopia said on Thursday that preparations have been finalized for the 14th African Union (AU) Summit and the 16th ordinary session of the Executive Council, both of which are being held in …

APA-Addis Abeba (Ethiopia) The 16th executive council of the African Union Commission kicks of on Thursday in Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa as part of the on going 14th AU summit in the presence of African …