African Leaders Convene Amidst Rising Crises And Tensions Across The Continent

Eko Hot Blog reports that the African leaders gathered in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for a two-day summit to address the escalating challenges of coups, conflicts, political crises, and regional tensions across the continent. The summit, organized by the African Union, aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration in finding solutions to the complex issues … Read more

Tinubu Appointed AU Champion For Health

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has been appointed as the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership. In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu was appointed against the backdrop of his ambitious, innovative, and people-focused efforts in the health sector. EDITOR’S … Read more

President Tinubu To Address G-20 Summit Today

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday address World leaders at the 2023 G20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.The Nigerian leader will address Global Unity in ‘One Earth-One Family-One Future’ Session at the Summit, which will be held at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Centre. … Read more

G20 To Consider AU Membership in New Delhi

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Group of 20 members are considering granting membership to the African Union.   Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Akeredolu Reportedly Returns To Nigeria After Several Months Abroad Afenifere Felicitates With Tinubu Over Victory At The Tribunal Asake To Perform At Trace Awards In Kigali The G20 group consists of 19 world’s … Read more

BREAKING: AU Suspends Niger Republic, Calls For President Bazoum’s Release

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger Republic has been suspended from being part of the African Union (AU). The suspension follows the ousting and continuous detention of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum by a military junta. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta Suspended EFCC Chair, Bawa Marks 67 … Read more

AU Meeting: Tinubu Affirms Africa’s Unity And Strength, Rejects Notion Of New Scrabble For Continent

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya reaffirmed Africa’s unity and strength, while strongly rejecting the notion of a new scramble for Africa. The President warned that past plundering and exploitation of the continent should remain in the past and never be repeated. Speaking at the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu Arrives Nairobi For AU Summit

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (5thMYCM) of the African Union (AU), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. President Tinubu is attending the meeting both as Nigerian leader as well as the … Read more

Displaced By Armed Bandits: SOKAPU Demands UN Intervention in Southern Kaduna Crisis

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Armed bandits have consistently attacked Southern Kaduna communities, killing innocent people and displacing others, occupying as much as 6,000sqkm of land. SOKAPU, the Southern Kaduna People’s Union, has called on the international community to investigate the situation and establish a UN or AU Peace Enforcement Operation Base in Southern Kaduna. Despite this, there has been … Read more

Buhari Seeks Enhanced Coordination To Combat ‘Multiplicity Of Threats’ In West Africa

Buhari has sought enhanced coordination to combat what he described as a “multiplicity of threats” in West Africa. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called for greater cooperation among neighbouring countries with Nigeria to better combat escalating volatilities and multiplicity of threats across West Africa and the Sahel. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s GDP … Read more

PHOTOS: Buhari Commissions 3.8km Boulevard Named After Him In Niger Republic

Buhari commissioned a 3.8km boulevard named after him in Niger Republic. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated a boulevard named after him in Niger Republic. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s GDP Growth Slows Amid ‘Challenging Economic Conditions’ Buhari Seeks Enhanced Coordination To Combat ‘Multiplicity Of Threats’ In West Africa UK University Workers … Read more

Buhari To Attend AU Summit, AfCFTA Session In Niger Republic

Buhari will attend the AU summit and an AfCFTA session in Niger Republic. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday start an official trip to Niamey, in the Republic of Niger. EDITOR’S PICKS One Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Explosions Rock Jerusalem Why I Approved Redesign Of Naira Notes – Buhari … Read more

AU Condemns Mali President’s Arrest, Seeks UN Intervention

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The African Union has condemned the arrest of President Ibrahim Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse. It was confirmed earlier that mutineering soldiers in Mali on Tuesday detained Keita and some members of his cabinet at his residence in Bamako, the country’s capital. “We can tell you that the president and the prime minister are … Read more

Music Stars Support AU, AFRIMA As They Fight Against The Spread of COVID-19

The celebration of the 2020 Africa Day Marshaled by the African Union (AU) in partnership with All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has held as a virtual live solidarity concert for the AU COVID-19 Response Fund. It drew participation and performances from diverse African music talents across the continent and the diaspora. Broadcast on multiple electronic … Read more

African Union Lifts Suspension On Sudan

The African Union (AU) has lifted its suspension of Sudan three months after freezing its membership following Khartoum’s bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. The AU’s Peace and Security Council said Friday that the decision followed the announcement of Sudan’s first cabinet since the ousting of veteran leader Omar al-Bashir. Handing down its suspension in June, … Read more

AU Reacts To Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa

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African Union Commission Tuesday asked South African authorities to ensure the administration of justice to perpetrators of xenophobic attacks on foreigners in the country. The chairman of the commission Moussa Faki Mahamat in a statement by his spokesperson Ebba Kalondo condemned the incidents of violence against nationals of fellow African countries in South Africa, including … Read more

AfCTA: Nigerian Private Sector Applauds Buhari’s Action

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The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for including Nigeria in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) at the just concluded Africa Union Summit on Sunday in Niamey. The sector’s chieftains told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that Nigeria had more to gain because it would … Read more