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African Union Mourns Ghana Helicopter Crash Victims, Expresses Solidarity with Nation

7Aug

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African Union Mourns Ghana Helicopter Crash Victims, Expresses Solidarity with Nation

The African Union Commission has extended its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Ghana following the tragic military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two senior government ministers. In a statement issued from Addis Ababa, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed profound sorrow over the incident, which he described as a “national tragedy.” Among those who perished in the crash were Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Hon. Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. “The African Union stands in full solidarity with Ghana in mourning this profound loss,” the Chairperson stated. “May the souls of t...

17Feb

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Mahama applauds AU Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has applauded the African Union (AU) Commission for its proactive role in providing capacity-building to Member States at the continental level. He also lauded the Commission for advocating fair and equitable international tax rules at a global level. President Mahama, who is the Champion on African Union (AU) Financial Institutions, gave the commendation in his keynote address at the Heads of State and Government breakfast dialogue held at the AU Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event on the theme "Africa at the forefront: Mobilizing African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063", was held on the sidelines of the AU Summit, under the auspices of the Alliance of African Multilateral Financing Instituti...

President Mahama calls for strategic investments in Africa

17Feb

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President Mahama calls for strategic investments in Africa

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the international community to invest in Africa to unlock the continent's potential. "To achieve sustainable development, we envision those strategic investments in health, education, energy, technology, and infrastructure, are crucial," he stated. "It is noteworthy, however, that the financing gap for these investments is substantial." President Mahama, who is the Champion on African Union (AU) Financial Institutions said this in his keynote address at the Heads of State and Government breakfast dialogue held at the AU Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event on the theme, "Africa at the forefront: Mobilizing African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063", was held on the sideline...

Mahama backs AU’s call for Reparatory Justice

15Feb

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Mahama backs AU’s call for Reparatory Justice

President John Dramani Mahama has backed the African Union's (AU) call for Reparatory Justice for Africans and People of African Descent. He noted that the AU's decision underscores Africa's collective commitment to addressing the historical injustices and their lingering consequences that had impacted generations of Africans and people of African descent. President Mahama said this at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the theme: "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.â "This moment marks a significant milestone in our collective pursuit of justice, equity, and the long overdue recognition of the historical injustices that continue to shape the lives of Africans and t...