Seven Ugandan Soldiers Killed in Somalia Amid Al-Shabaab Resurgence Fears
At least seven Ugandan soldiers serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been killed in a three-day battle against […]
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African Union Pledges Support for Sahel Security and Development Amid Rising Instability
The African Union has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel and pledged to support regional efforts to combat terrorism and […]
Burundi’s Ruling Party Sweeps Parliament as Opposition Decries Death of Democracy
Burundi’s ruling CNDD-FDD party has claimed a sweeping victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, securing all 100 seats, a result that has sparked strong backlash […]
Nigeria’s Tinubu Flags Off Final Phase of Midwives’ Kit Distribution in Southeast
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Nigeria’s President, on June 9 led the Southeast phase of a nationwide effort to equip frontline maternal health workers, distributing […]
Lourenço Calls for Vaccine Sovereignty as Cholera Claims Over 700 Lives in Angola
Amidst a deepening public health crisis, Angolan President and current African Union Chairperson, João Lourenço, has called on June 4 for urgent action to establish […]
Africa Renews UN Security Council Seat Bid, Citing Injustice and Rising Global Tensions
Africa has renewed its long-standing demand for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), as ministers gathered on June 4 in Lusaka, Zambia, […]
Gabon Reinstated into African Union After ‘Generally Successful’ Political Transition
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has officially reinstated on April 30 Gabon into its fold, lifting all sanctions following a favourable review […]
AU Mediation in Eastern DRC Conflict Initiated by Faure Gnassingbé During Kinshasa Visit
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, recently appointed as the African Union’s mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has launched his peace mission […]
Togo’s President Appointed AU Mediator Amid Controversy in DR Congo Peace Process
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has been appointed officially by the African Union as the mediator in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo […]
Israel’s Ambassador Expelled from African Union Conference Amid Tensions Over Gaza Conflict
Israel’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Avraham Neguise, was expelled on Monday April 7 from a conference on the Rwandan genocide, organized by the African Union in […]