{
  "id": 4255293,
  "title": "Shettima Departs Abuja For AU Summit In Angola",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/shettima-departs-abuja-for-au-summit-in-angola-4255293",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T17:55:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/shettima-departs-abuja-for-au-summit-in-angola/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice-President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Luanda, Angola to attend the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union's Assembly of Heads of State and Government. This high-level summit aims to explore strategies for conflict resolution and the promotion of enduring peace and stability across the African continent.\n\nShettima will join other African leaders and influential figures in the Angolan capital to deliberate on practical solutions to regional security challenges. The meeting will focus on strengthening collective efforts towards conflict prevention and resolution.\n\nNigeria, known for its crucial role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution both within Africa and globally, is anticipated to contribute to discussions on enhancing continental mechanisms for conflict prevention, dispute resolution, and maintaining peace. Accompanied by top defence and security officials, Shettima will present President Tinubu's position on the issues at the summit. These discussions will reaffirm Nigeria's dedication to peace and stability throughout the continent.\n\nShettima is scheduled to return to Nigeria upon completing his engagements in Angola.",
  "summary": "Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The high-level summit will focus on critical strategies for conflict resolution and the advancement of lasting peace and stability […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Shettima departs Abuja for AU summit in Angola",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/shettima-departs-abuja-for-au-summit-in-angola",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:38:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}