ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA (JANUARY 28, 2018) (REUTERS) – African leaders arrived for the 30th Ordinary Session of African Union (AU) in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa on Sunday (January 28). Continue reading
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Chad’s foreign minister secures top post at African Union
African Union leaders choose Chad’s candidate, Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat, to chair the 54-nation body.
U.S. travel ban heralds “turbulent times” for Africa, says AU chief
African Union head says U.S. travel ban on seven muslim-majority countries including three in Africa heralds turbulent times for the continent.
African Union holds historic first ever debate for chairperson candidates
The first ever public debate is held in Ethiopia between the candidates for chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission.
South Sudan conflict tops agenda at African Union summit
The 27th ordinary session of Africa’s Assembly of Heads of State and Government kicks off in Kigali, Rwanda with renewed fighting in South Sudan dominating the agenda.
Quotable African quotes of 2015
From a 9-year-old published author in Nigeria to an activist spreading the word on why gender violence must stop, there were several memorable African voices this year.
Congo Republic votes to decide on third term for president
Voting commences in Brazzaville in referendum to decide on third term for incumbent president.
US President Obama arrives in Ethiopia
US president Barack Obama arrives in Ethiopia for a two-day visit, where he is expected to discuss regional security and address the African Union.
South Africa to review ICC membership
South Africa says it is considering withdrawing its membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC), after a dispute over the country’s failure to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.
Bashir to leave South Africa , as planned, at the end of the AU summit -Sudan FM
Sudanese Foreign Minister says President Bashir is in South Africa to attend AU summit and will leave as scheduled despite South African court order preventing him from leaving.