Countries AU says to ‘immediately suspend’ Gabon after coup Nairobi – The African Union’s Peace and Security Council said on Thursday it had decided to “immediately suspend” Gabon... Read more 1 Sep, 2023
Countries African Union ‘strongly condemns attempted coup’ in Gabon Addis Ababa – The head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said on Wednesday he “strongly condemns”... Read more 31 Aug, 2023
Countries AU calls treatment of detained Niger leader ‘unacceptable’ Nairobi – The African Union on Friday expressed “deep concern” at the reported poor conditions of Niger President Mohamed... Read more 11 Aug, 2023
Countries AU expresses ‘regret’ over Russia’s grain deal exit Nairobi – The African Union expressed “regret” on Tuesday over Russia’s decision to suspend a deal allowing safe passage... Read more 19 Jul, 2023
News Africa must guard against becoming strategic battleground for global powers – AU Addis Ababa – Africa must not become a “geostrategic battleground” for global powers, as it grapples with several threats... Read more 26 May, 2023
Countries African Union urges calm after violent Kenya protests Nairobi – African Union Commission head Moussa Faki Mahamat on Tuesday voiced “deep concern” after anti-government protests in Kenya... Read more 28 Mar, 2023
Countries Amnesty urges AU action on South Sudan war crimes court Nairobi – Amnesty International on Wednesday urged the African Union to take “long awaited” steps toward creating a promised... Read more 24 Nov, 2022
Countries AU appeals for ceasefire as rebels advance in DRC Nairobi – African Union officials on Sunday appealed for an end to the growing violence in the Democratic Republic... Read more 31 Oct, 2022
Countries African Union leader urges overhaul of global governance Diamniadio – Senegal’s President Macky Sall, who heads the African Union, on Monday deplored the “lack of coherence” from... Read more 25 Oct, 2022
Countries Tigray’s rebels agree to peace talks as Ethiopia PM vows ‘end’ to war Addis Ababa – Tigray’s rebel authorities said on Friday they would attend talks next week aimed at ending... Read more 22 Oct, 2022