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AU, France warn against 'unconstitutional change' in Gabon
The Gabonese government on Monday claimed to have foiled an attempted takeover.
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Africa is a source of opportunity, not risk - Kagame
Rwandan and African Union President Paul Kagame says it can no longer be business as usual between Africa and Europe.
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Africa governance gains hampered by security, job fears: study
The annual Ibrahim Index of African Governance, which is watched closely by the continent's governments, also pointed to a deteriorating business climate and poor job creation.
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[ANALYSIS] Can a regional court be a viable alternative to the ICC in Africa?
The court seeks to put an end to impunity by ensuring that these serious crimes don’t go unpunished, and ensure their effective prosecution through international cooperation.
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SA commits to establishment of African air transport market concept
The announcement was made by African Union chair Moussa Faki Mahamat during a ministerial working group on the matter in the Togolese capital, Lome, on Monday morning.
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AU chairperson heading to SA after Madikizela-Mandela’s death
In a statement the AU Commission has paid tribute to the struggle stalwart, describing her as a fearless campaigner.
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Ramaphosa wants to open SA borders for African business
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens to look at foreigners coming to South Africa in a positive way and not as people who come to steal their jobs.
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US Secretary of State to focus on security on first African visit
He was due to visit the African Union where many officials are still smarting from US President Donald Trump’s reported dismissal of member states as “shithole” countries in January.
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African leaders refrain from criticising Trump
The leaders who met at an African Union summit were initially set to demand an apology from Donald Trump for his alleged reference to their nations as ‘shithole countries’.
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Dlamini-Zuma’s AU successor to meet with President Zuma
Moussa Faki Mahamat is expected to meet President Jacob Zuma, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane & other senior government officials.
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Mugabe hands over $1 million to AU
Mugabe first made a pledge of 300 cattle to the continental body when he was African Union chairman in 2015.
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AU summit underway in Addis Ababa
Leaders are expected to discuss solutions to conflict, funding for the AU, youth development, trade and AU reforms, among other things.
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UN: South Sudan, AU stalling on human rights court
The African Union & South Sudan are reportedly failing in their joint responsibility to set up a court to prosecute atrocities in the central African country.
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Dlamini-Zuma: US travel ban heralds turbulent times for Africa
AU commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma made the remarks in a speech to open an AU summit.
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African Union to choose new leader, review Morocco membership
Leading candidates to replace Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma are Kenyan foreign minister Amina Mohammed and Senegal’s Abdoulaye Bathily, analysts say.
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African leaders prepare for AU summit
African leaders have moved behind closed doors preparing for the opening of their summit in Addis Ababa.
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AU Summit an opportunity for AfDB to reaffirm AU partnership
The African Development Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting the AU in implementing its Sustainable Development Agenda.
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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.
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[OPINION] Inside Morocco’s AU ambitions
Jean-Jacques Cornish says the real problem for Morocco’s plan to join the AU is its apparent inability to face reality.
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African states narrowly fail to stop UN gay rights envoy work
The attempt was voted down in the UN General Assembly 84 to 77 with 16 abstentions.
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Dlamini-Zuma: Prosperity of Africa remains central to Agenda 2063
The AU describes Agenda 2063 as a call for action to all segments of African society to work together to build a united Africa.
