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A screengrab of the rowdy session of the Pan African Parliament on 1 June 2021.

African union commission

PAP chaos impacting negatively on AU, warns commission chair Mahamat

By Nthakoana Ngatane

On Tuesday, clerk Vipya Harawa announced that he was suspending the session after three days of failed attempts to hold elections of office-bearers.

  • FILE: AU Commission chair Moussa Faki Mahamat. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    African Union chief condemns US police killing of George Floyd

    Other officials at the AU, headquartered in Ethiopia, have also made clear they were disturbed by George Floyd's death.

    769 days ago
  • FILE: A tank belonging to Libyan fighters loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) is pictured during clashes with forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar south of the capital Tripoli's suburb of Ain Zara, on 20 April 2019. Picture: AFP

    African bid for 'solutions' in Libyan crisis

    Libya has been mired in chaos since a 2011 Nato-backed uprising that killed longtime dictator Muamar Gaddafi.

    889 days ago
  • Environmental pollution. Picture: AFP.

    Plastic pollution comes under spotlight at AU summit

    Eighteen African countries have already banned the use of single-use plastic, particularly bags.

    1243 days ago
  • FILE: Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe. Picture: AFP.

    AU: Mugabe will be remembered as fearless Pan-Africanist

    The African Union Commission has welcomed Robert Mugabe's decision to resign as Zimbabwe’s leader while acknowledging him as a 'fearless liberation fighter'.

    1688 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma meets President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Brahim Ghali at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse. Picture: GCIS.

    Brahim Ghali: Morocco’s attempt to join AU will be rebuffed

    In an exclusive interview with EWN, the president says he’s confident Morocco’s attempt to join the AU will be rebuffed.

    2005 days ago
  • African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Picture: African Union Facebook page.

    AU leaders extended Dlamini-Zuma’s term by six months

    Dlamini-Zuma’s spokesman says elections have been postponed until the next summit in January.

    2180 days ago
  • Chairperson of the African Union, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma addresses xenophobia in SA

    Statement by the chairperson of the African Union Commission on xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa

    2635 days ago
  • African Union.

    AU responds to Ebola outbreak

    Concerns over health institutions, education and traditional burial rites were raised.

    2884 days ago
  • FILE: Chad's troops will remain in place while the practicalities of the withdrawal are confirmed. Picture: AFP.

    Chad to withdraw CAR troops

    The troops will remain in place while the practicalities of the withdrawal are confirmed.

    3016 days ago
  • FILE: Head of the African Union Commission Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (L) has scotched reports that she’s going home to take a parliamentary seat. Picture: GCIS.

    Dlamini-Zuma quells home sick claims

    Dlamini-Zuma scotched reports that she’s going home to take a parliamentary seat.

    3078 days ago
  • AU Chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo/GCIS

    AU asks UN about Kenya ICC deferral

    Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto face charges of crimes against humanity.

    3193 days ago
  • People celebrate at Tahrir Square with a portrait of Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after a broadcast confirming that the army will temporarily be taking over from the country's first democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi on3 July,2013 in Cairo. Picture: AFP/Khaled Desouki

    AU suspends Egypt

    The African Union on Friday suspended Egypt from all its activities.

    3289 days ago
  • AUC chairwoman Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo/GCIS

    Dlamini-Zuma, Hollande discuss Mali unrest

    Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says the AUC will continue pressing for peace to get al-Qaeda out of Mali.

    3521 days ago
  • Arrival of the New Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on14 October 2012. Picture: African Union

    PSAM: Govt. must explain Dlamini-Zuma trip

    The PSAM says government must explain whether it paid to fly Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to her new job.

    3543 days ago
  • AUC head Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo/GCIS

    Dlamini-Zuma tackles Mali crisis

    The newly appointed AU Commission chair will start talks in Mali’s capital Bamako on Friday.

    3548 days ago
  • Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma with former SA President Nelson Mandela in Qunu. Picture: GCIS.

    Dlamini-Zuma takes over AU post

    Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma started her first day as AU Commission boss by addressing urgent issues.

    3552 days ago
  • Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma breaks down during a farwell gathering with members of the Home Affairs parliamentary portfolio committee. Picture: Regan Thaw/EWN

    Parliament bids Dlamini-Zuma farewell

    President Jacob Zuma along with Members of Parliament bid the outgoing Home Affairs minister farewell.

    3577 days ago
  • Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma incoming Chairperson of the AUC during a press conference. Picture: Jacoline Prinsloo/GCIS

    Dlamini-Zuma to leave SA next month

    Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will leave for Ethiopia in September to take up her seat at the African Union.

    3627 days ago
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