African Union

Africa’s trade blocs were designed to unite the continent: four reasons they haven’t delivered

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, Tufts University In a rapidly fracturing world, regional integration could be a source of resilience for... Read more

23 Feb

Johannesburg – As South Africa grapples with a worsening water crisis, particularly in Johannesburg, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy... Read more

16 Feb

Addis Ababa – The African Union announced Thursday it had decided to lift the sanctions against Guinea imposed following... Read more

23 Jan

Nairobi – The African Union reaffirmed its commitment to the “One China” policy, denying Taiwan’s independence, during a visit... Read more

9 Jan

Addis Ababa – Africa, which emits only four percent of greenhouse gases but suffers disproportionately from the impact of... Read more

9 Sep, 2025

Johannesburg – Angola announced on Monday it would withdraw from its role as mediator in the conflict in the... Read more

25 Mar, 2025

Ulf Engel, University of Leipzig Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth... Read more

27 Feb, 2025

Cape Town — President Cyril Ramaphosa believes the new leadership of the African Union (AU) will take the continent... Read more

17 Feb, 2025

Addis Ababa – Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected on Saturday as the chairman of the African Union’s executive... Read more

16 Feb, 2025

Cape Town — President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead the South African delegation during the 38th Session of... Read more

15 Feb, 2025