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African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats

Dec. 13, 2024 14:04 PM EST

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Three African politicians seeking to head the African Union detailed their plans on Friday for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa trade among other issues. Raila Odinga of Kenya, Mahamoud Ali...

Turkey's Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE

Dec. 13, 2024 07:46 AM EST

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with Sudan’s military leader on Friday and offered to mediate to resolve tensions with the United Arab Emirates, according to the Turkish leader’s office. The offer to Sudan’s military leader,...

Somaliland's new president is sworn in after elections that boosted region's drive for recognition

Dec. 12, 2024 09:31 AM EST

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland on Thursday swore in its new president after last month's election that gave a boost for the region's push for international recognition. The ceremony came a day after Somalia and Ethiopia agreed in Turkey to hold “technical...

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to hold 'technical talks' over breakaway Somaliland region

Dec. 11, 2024 17:58 PM EST

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Ethiopia and Somalia agreed on Wednesday to hold “technical talks” to resolve a dispute sparked by Ethiopia’s deal with Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland, according to a statement following talks in Turkey. Turkey has been mediating between the...

Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride

Nov. 03, 2024 00:23 AM EDT

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car. That aligned with the government's new efforts to phase out gas-powered vehicles. But months later, he's questioning whether it was the right decision. ...