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
Countries Abiy vows ‘end’ to war as AU discusses Tigray peace talks Addis Ababa – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has vowed war in Tigray “will end and peace will prevail”... Read more 22 Oct, 2022
Countries Ethiopia government says it accepts AU invite to peace talks Addis Ababa – Ethiopia’s government said on Wednesday it has accepted an African Union invitation to hold peace talks with... Read more 5 Oct, 2022
Countries Ethiopia rivals urged to seize moment for peace Nairobi – The international community on Monday urged warring sides in Ethiopia to seize the moment for peace after... Read more 12 Sep, 2022