AU position unclear as Egypt courts Somalia against Ethiopia COVER STORY | AGENCIES | The change in the African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission in Somalia at the end of 2024 is a potential trigger that could transform the rising political tensions into an armed conflict between Egypt and Somalia against Ethiopia. …
Read More »Museveni endorses Raila Odinga for AU Chair
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has joined other leaders in East Africa to support Raila Odinga’s campaign for the African Union Chairmanship. The veteran Kenyan politician, Raila Odinga is competing for the African Union (AUC) post against Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssou, former Mauritius Foreign Minister Anil Kumarsingh …
Read More »African Union calls for continental integration in mid-year coordination meeting
ACCRA, Ghana | Xinhua | The African Union (AU) on Sunday opened its sixth mid-year coordination meeting in Accra, the capital of Ghana, calling for the peace and solidarity of the continent. The meeting on the theme of “Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century” brought together the AU, …
Read More »African Union makes new calls for continental integration
ACCRA | Xinhua | The African Union (AU) on Sunday opened its sixth mid-year coordination meeting in Accra, the capital of Ghana, calling for the peace and solidarity of the continent. The meeting on the theme of “Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century” brought together the AU, the …
Read More »AU extends condolences over deaths of Malawi’s vice president, nine others
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Tuesday extended condolences over the deaths of Malawi’s vice president and nine others. Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other individuals, who were on board a military aircraft, have been confirmed deceased after the …
Read More »Why the African Union honoured Mwalimu Julius Nyerere with statue
Catholic faithfuls continue to pray for former Tanzanian president’s sainthood Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | RONALD MUSOKE | On the morning of Feb.18, the African Union alongside the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) unveiled a commemorative statue of former Tanzanian President, Julius Kambarage Nyerere, during the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of …
Read More »Brazil reaffirms bond with Africa
President Lula launches charm offensive with recent visit of continent Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | RONALD MUSOKE | When it was the turn of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to speak during the recently held assembly of African leaders at the African Union in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa; he did …
Read More »Africa creates US$50bn medical market
This will be the second independence of Africa, says CDC Africa Director General, Dr. Jean Kaseya ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | African leaders have reached agreement to create a robust future market for medical products for African manufacturers valued at US$50 billion. Spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention …
Read More »AU condemns deadly terror attack in Burundi
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | The African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki on Wednesday condemned the recent deadly terror attack in Burundi. In a press release, Faki said he has learned with dismay the deadly terror attack launched at the Vugizo border post in the Gatumba region of …
Read More »AU Commission chairperson calls for continental togetherness on AU day
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | Marking the African Union (AU) Day, Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday called for continental togetherness against multiple challenges. Celebrated every year on Sept. 9 following the Sirte Declaration of Sept. 9 back in 1999 to create the AU, the annual …
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