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African Union suspends Guinea over coup as mediators land
Increasing pressure on Guinea comes amid rising fears of democratic backsliding across West Africa, where strongmen are an increasingly familiar sight.
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Africa CDC slams leaders for hollow vaccine pledges
Africa is facing a Covid-19 resurgence as it lags in the global vaccination drive, with just 3.18% of its 1.3-billion population fully innoculated.
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Ramaphosa: SA concerned about AU move to grant Israel observer status
South Africa's Department of International Relations has accused the commission chair of failing to consult with member states before granting Israel's request.
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SA 'appalled' by Israel's African Union observer status
The AU handed Israel the observer status on Thursday, a move the two parties expected would enable Israel to further help the AU battle the coronavirus pandemic and terrorism on the continent.
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African Union suspends Mali after second coup in nine months
In a statement, the AU warned that if the military did not hand back power to civilian transitional leaders, 'the Council will not hesitate to impose targeted sanctions and other punitive measures'.
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PAP chaos impacting negatively on AU, warns commission chair Mahamat
On Tuesday, clerk Vipya Harawa announced that he was suspending the session after three days of failed attempts to hold elections of office-bearers.
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AU seeks 'democratic transition' in Chad in 18 months
The new junta, headed by Idriss Deby Itno's four-star general son Mahamat, has appointed a transitional civilian government and promised on 20 April to hold elections within 18 months.
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India's COVID-19 battle stokes vaccine worries in Africa
Africa is watching aghast as India struggles with coronavirus, fearing a long-running shortfall in the Indian-made vaccines that it needs to help shield its people.
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African Union hails US for 'remarkable' leadership on vaccine waiver
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the US government decision will be remembered by history as making the right move at the right time in a bid to help poor countries to gain access to coronavirus vaccine doses.
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African leaders to tackle COVID, conflict at virtual summit
The African Union summit comes almost exactly one year after Egypt recorded the first case of COVID-19 in Africa, prompting widespread fears that member states' weak health systems would quickly be overwhelmed.
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African Union secures additional 400 million vaccine doses
The Serum Institute of India is producing a vaccine using the Oxford-AstraZeneca formula, under the name of Covishield, for India and other developing countries.
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African Union opens 'migration observatory'
The AMO's mission will be to collect, analyse and exchange data across 'an interconnected system' linking African countries to improve migration policies that are 'often ineffective due to a lack of data', according to the inauguration document.
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UN, African nations urge Guinea to end blockade of opposition chief
Police barricaded Cellou Dalein Diallo inside his home in the capital Conakry last week, after he self-proclaimed victory in 18 October poll, triggering clashes which killed 21 people nationwide.
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Ramaphosa hails 2 fighting sides in Libya for agreeing to peace
Ramaphosa said the ceasefire agreement, is an enforcement and observation of a critical first step to creating conducive conditions.
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Mali protest leader steps back as coup leaders promise election
The mutineers met Mahmoud Dicko, a Salafist preacher who electrified protesters during anti-Keita demonstrations in recent weeks that drew tens of thousands of people.
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Mali junta urges end to 'vandalism' and return to normality
Demonstrators notably torched the offices of the attorney of former justice minister Kassim Tapo.
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African Union suspends Mali's membership after coup
The suspension will last until constitutional order is restored, it said, demanding the release of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and other senior officials.
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Mutinying soldiers detain Mali president and PM, deepening crisis
Keita’s detention at his residence in southwestern Bamako followed hours of uncertainty after soldiers mutinied in the morning at the Kati military base outside Bamako and rounded up a number of senior civilian officials and military officers.
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Nile dam mediator South Africa urges talks to continue
Egypt and Sudan view the dam as a threat to vital water supplies, while Ethiopia considers it crucial for its electrification and development.
