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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemns the aerial attack that hit two trucks carrying WFP food assistance outside of Dilling, South Kordofan, on 30 August 2026. The trucks were destined for Kadugli, South Kordofan, and were clearly marked with WFP banners and flags. The attack destroyed more than 50 metric tons of WFP food – including cereals, yellow split peas, vegetable oil and salt - enough to provide lifesaving assistance to 5,800 people for one month. In Kadugli, WFP is supporting nearly 58,000 people facing emergency levels of food insecurity or worse through in-kind food assistance.…

bp Supply, Trading & Shipping – the distribution business of energy major bp – has joined the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 Conference and Exhibition as a Gold Sponsor, bringing the expertise of one of the world’s leading energy marketing, operations and trading businesses to discussions around Angola’s position in global oil and gas markets. Connecting producers and suppliers with customers and markets worldwide, bp Supply, Trading & Shipping sits at the intersection of energy production, transportation and consumption.…

On the afternoon of September 2 local time, President Xi Jinping and his wife Madame Peng Liyuan visited the Grand Egyptian Museum accompanied by President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and First Lady Mrs. Entissar El-Sisi. The magnificent museum stands a short distance away from the millennia-old pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Upon arrival, President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan were warmly greeted by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife. Inside the museum, the two couples posed for a group photo in front of the statue of Ramesses II and listened to a briefing on the museum and the ancient Egyptian history.…

The UN agency strongly condemned the attack which occurred on 30 August outside the city of Dilling. The trucks carried 50 metric tonnes of WFP food including cereals, yellow split peas, vegetable oil and salt—enough to provide lifesaving assistance to 5,800 people for one month. They were heading to Kadugli, where WFP is supporting nearly 58,000 people facing emergency levels of food insecurity or worse, and were clearly marked with its banners and flags. End ‘unacceptable’ attacks WFP said the attack was the latest example of the complex operating environment facing it and other humanitarian agencies in Sudan.…

“What we are missing are integrated solutions to complex problems. None of the challenges we are facing are isolated.” This statement by Terekeka County Commissioner, Emmanuel Loku, is a prime example of why the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is prioritizing integrated patrols, comprising of military, police, and civilian peacekeepers, to locations across the country. While military patrols are critical to providing a protective presence and deterring violence, the inclusion of civilian personnel offer even greater opportunities. “It means we reach people who may not be so happy to engage with a military-only patrol.…

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Banque de l'Habitat de Côte d'Ivoire (BHCI) signed a CFAF 10-billion financing agreement on 2 September 2026 to support housing finance and strengthen access to funding for SMEs and SMIs operating across Côte d'Ivoire's real estate value chain.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Lino Adam, Ambassador of the State of #Libya to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union. The discussions focused on developments in Libya, including the ongoing political process and the Chairperson underscored the importance of maintaining an inclusive dialogue and engagement among Libyan stakeholders, in support of continued stability and national cohesion. The discussions also focused on preparations for the Chairperson’s upcoming visit to Libya, as well as broader continental priorities and shared aspirations.…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today bade farewell to H.E. Ambassador Mahlaba A. Mamba, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of #Eswatini to the African Union, on the completion of his tour of duty. The Chairperson expressed his appreciation to Ambassador Mamba for his active and constructive engagement in the work of the Union, as well as for Eswatini’s continued commitment to the African Union and the continental agenda. The discussions also touched on developments on the continent, including the situation in the SADC region, as well as other matters of common interest.…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received and held wide-ranging discussions with H.E. Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of @IFC_org of the @WorldBankGroup on deepening the strategic partnership between Africa and the World Bank in advancing the continent’s development priorities. They discussed mobilising African capital, including funds managed by African pension and institutional funds, to invest more actively in African infrastructure, industries and transformative projects.…

From 14 to 18 September, the IAEA will hold the 70th Regular Session of the General Conference, where national representatives and technical experts will come together to discuss the IAEA’s ongoing work and address various issues in the field of nuclear science and technology. During the week-long conference, the Department of Technical Cooperation (TC) will host two side events highlighting the IAEA’s support to countries, including unlocking funds to expand radiation medicine services and supporting the development of the nuclear sector in Africa.…