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Islamist gunmen attack AU base in Somalia
Militant group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack, which lasted several hours.
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Islamist gunmen attack AU base in Somalia
Eight Islamist gunmen infiltrated the main AU base in Mogadishu and killed three peacekeepers.
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Burkina Faso: Parties reach pact on transitional govt
The crisis talks in Ouagadougou ended without a deal on who will head the transitional government.
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AU to engage private sector in fighting Ebola
The AU will meet with African businesses to discuss ways to raise money to help fight Ebola.
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EU opts to extend CAR mission
The decision still needs ministerial approval, which will likely be given on 20 October.
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UN takes over peacekeeping mission in CAR
Troops from Morocco, Bangladesh and Pakistan will join 8,000 peacekeepers.
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AU troops abused women on Somali bases - Report
The soldiers have at times targeted women who enter the bases seeking medical assistance or water.
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'Ebola cases could hit 20,000 in 6 months'
The WHO warned the acceleration of the disease could increase number of cases to 20 000 over six months.
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'Return to democratic governance immediately'
The South African and US governments have called for Lesotho to return to democratic governance.
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Dlamini-Zuma outlines vision for mining industry
The AU chairperson says the future of mining on the continent is bright but requires adequate planning.
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AU responds to Ebola outbreak
Concerns over health institutions, education and traditional burial rites were raised.
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AU pledges $1 million to stop Ebola
The African Union has pledged $1 million to support global efforts to stop the spread of Ebola.
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African leaders urge action on militants
Armed groups such as Boko Haram and al-Shabaab are seen as a menace to the continent.
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AU's 'regional military' idea gains momentum
AU official said the organisation is making progress towards a regional military force by end of 2015.
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SA to discuss Africa standby force at AU
Amid major concerns over Lesotho, the activation of the Africa standby force will be discussed at the AU.
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CAR: AU peacekeepers accused of abuse
The peacekeepers have been accused of detaining, abusing, torturing and killing civilians.
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Mali: 50 soldiers killed in Kidal
The fresh fighting threatened to sink struggling peace talks in the West African country.
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Chad to withdraw CAR troops
The troops will remain in place while the practicalities of the withdrawal are confirmed.
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Zuma, Mugabe snub EU invite to Brussels
Zimbabwe's Mugabe, now 90, stayed away because his wife, Grace was not invited.
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Red Cross worker killed in CAR
Armed men stormed the Catholic mission in Ndele and killed one of four Red Cross workers.
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UN: More troops needed in CAR
General-Secretary Ban Ki-moon said violence between Christians & Muslims continues to worsen.
