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Edem Senanu, Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption, has defended the performance of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), stating it has made notable progress despite operational constraints.
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall was reportedly rejected by the African Union, prompting Thierno Alassane Sall to point fingers at those he deems responsible.
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the African Union, secured landmark global recognition of slavery as the gravest crime, with the article arguing Africa must now break economic chains for true freedom.
The African Union has issued a call for dialogue in Somalia, urging de-escalation amidst growing tensions in the country.
Senegalese politician Thierno Alassane Sall has criticized the African Union's rejection of Macky Sall, pointing fingers at those he deems responsible for the decision.
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will press ahead with his candidacy for the post of United Nations Secretary-General, despite the African Union's refusal to endorse him, with his communication team asserting no resolution is blocking his approach.
African leaders welcomed a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a 'crime against humanity,' with the African Union now paying tribute to victims and calling for justice. Ghana's Council of State also congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for his significant diplomatic role in the resolution's passage.
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, expressed satisfaction with the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of resolution A/80/L.48, which was led by Ghana.
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana delivered a speech at the UN to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, reflecting on the painful history and calling for justice.
At least 1,300 people have died from hunger in refugee camps in Ethiopia's Tigray region over the past three years, with the African Union estimating a total of 600,000 conflict-related deaths in the region.
The African Union has condemned recent bombings in Borno, Nigeria, expressing solidarity with the country and calling for international support.
African Union Condemns Drone Strike in Goma, DR Congo, Killing Civilians and Aid Workers Shabelle Media Network
The European Parliament is set to vote on a resolution calling for the release of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained since 2023. The resolution urges the African Union and the international community to intensify diplomatic efforts.
The African Union has publicly acknowledged and welcomed the significant contributions of women within its institutional framework.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), known as the Kampala Convention, into law, strengthening humanitarian protection in Nigeria.
Rwanda has expressed its opposition to the African Union's decision to support the deployment of southern African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned of a looming global economic catastrophe following a weekend of unprecedented military escalations in the Middle East.
Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called on African Union member states to deepen their commitment to the Arusha-based African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR).
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African Union member states to ratify the Protocol establishing the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights without delay, emphasizing the importance of upholding human rights.
Military escalation between the United States and Iran: The African Union calls for "urgent de-escalation" Seneweb
The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) has unveiled a 12-point Action Compact, advocating for the urgent implementation of Africa’s integration agenda, including visa-free travel across all African Union member states.
The Nigerian Youth Council Network (NYCN) is urging young Nigerians to apply for the African Union Digital & Innovation Fellowship, offering skills development and a stipend to shape Africa’s digital future.
The African Union condemns the heinous Zamfara killings of over 50 civilians and demands the immediate, unconditional release of abducted women and children.
The 39th African Union Heads of State Summit, held on February 14 in Addis Ababa, concluded that Africa is grappling with severe insecurity.
The African Union summit has highlighted Sudan's civil war as its most pressing issue, with UN Secretary-General Guterres and AU officials urging immediate action on both Sudan and Palestine.
The African Union summit has commenced, overshadowed by growing anger among the youth who perceive the bloc as being dominated by 'old leaders'.
The African Union has declared a 10-year period dedicated to reparations, a decision underscored by Presidential Special Envoy H.E. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah as essential for addressing complex historic injustices.
Senegal's former President Macky Sall's candidacy at the UN is facing significant opposition, with Ahmed Khalifa Niasse denouncing it as "high treason" by the State of Senegal. Despite this, Aïssata Tall Sall has confirmed the candidacy is official and not open for debate, indicating Sall is prepared to proceed despite hostility from Senegal and other African Union countries.
Arab foreign ministers unanimously appointed former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy as the new Secretary-General of the Arab League. The African Union Commission congratulated him and pledged stronger cooperation, with Fahmy set to begin his five-year term on July 1st.
A public sector union in South Africa is advocating for remote work options in response to a looming fuel price hike, aiming to mitigate its impact on employees.
Macky Sall has reportedly been rejected by the African Union, prompting Thierno Alassane Sall to criticize those he deems responsible.
The United Nations aviation agency has announced new rules, effective Friday, limiting passengers to two portable and rechargeable batteries per flight and prohibiting their charging onboard due to safety concerns, a development also reported in Croatian media.
A landmark UN ruling on slavery has invigorated the African Union's campaign for reparations, despite resistance from states involved in chattel slavery, with many believing the time for this idea has come.
The UN General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution defining the enslavement of Africans as 'the gravest crime against humanity' and calling for reparations. The African Union has welcomed this vote as a crucial step towards 'healing', urging African leaders to translate the resolution into tangible national development initiatives.
During an ordinary session of the African Union, Sonko held a meeting with the Ethiopian Prime Minister, indicating diplomatic engagements at the continental level.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has issued a message on the occasion of Tunisia's National Day, extending greetings and solidarity.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf Ali, has commended the recent agreement by Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to pursue a peaceful and diplomatic settlement of ongoing border disputes.
The African Union has issued a condemnation following a drone strike in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The African Union Chief has issued a warning that the militant group Boko Haram continues to pose a significant threat to the stability and security of the African continent.
Moussa Faki Mahamat, former head of the African Union, has lent significant support to Macky Sall's candidacy for a position at the UN, indicating strong backing for his international aspirations.
The African Union has extended its solidarity and support to Madagascar following a devastating cyclone that has impacted the island nation.
The African Union has officially recognized colonization as a crime against humanity, a significant declaration from the continental body.
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has argued that Ghana’s anticipated assumption of the African Union (AU) Chairmanship in 2027 required no special diplomatic manoeuvring, as it was already secured under the AU’s rotational system.
Renowned international relations expert and security analyst Prof. Vladimir Antwi-Danso has criticised the African Union’s (AU) silence following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah…
The African Union has officially recognized colonization as a crime against humanity, a significant declaration from the continental body.
The pan-African body's head, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf called "for restraint, urgent de-escalation and sustained dialogue". The post African Union urges ‘urgent de-escalation’ after strikes on Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.
President John Dramani Mahama recently used iconic global convenings such as the United Nations General Assembly, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and the African Union Summit to make a case for what he calls a new sovereign future for Africa and the wider Global South.
At the initiative of Ghana's president, the African Union is advocating for transatlantic slavery to be recognized as the gravest crime against humanity.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has received a boost with the inauguration of the African Union (AU) Committee of Heads of State and Government on the implementation of the agreement.
The 39th African Union summit concluded in Ethiopia, with member nations prioritizing discussions on security and regional stability.
The African Union summit confronts Sudan's civil war as its most pressing issue, following a UN report detailing that over 6,000 people were killed by a Sudanese paramilitary group in el-Fasher in just three days.
The African Union's annual summit in Ethiopia has commenced, with discussions on the continent's future overshadowed by mounting frustration among youth regarding 'old leaders'.
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has reportedly been rejected by the African Union. Thierno Alassane Sall has pointed fingers at those he considers responsible for this outcome.
Macky Sall, a UN figure, is reportedly proceeding with his candidacy despite opposition from Senegal and several African Union countries.
The African Union Commission has formally acknowledged the outcome of the recent presidential election in the Republic of the Congo, confirming Denis Sassou Nguesso's re-election as validated by the nation’s Constitutional Court.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened an investigation into a suspected attack targeting Bank of America’s Paris headquarters, following new arrests and ongoing probes into potential Islamist links, with suspicions now pointing towards Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over recent developments in South West State of the Federal Republic of Somalia, urging all…
The African Union has declared its united support for Macky Sall's candidacy at the United Nations.
The African Union has declared its unified support for Macky Sall's candidacy for a position at the United Nations.
The African Union has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as its high representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan is set to open a new chapter for its partnership with Africa, according to an African Union envoy.
The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned a heinous terrorist attack that occurred in Northeast Nigeria, expressing solidarity with the victims.
Iran's Shi'ite allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the war in the region unleashed by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. The U.S. says Iran has armed, funded and trained the Houthis with help from Hezbollah.
The UN mission and the African Union have both condemned the use of drones in eastern DR Congo, specifically targeting civilians, highlighting concerns over escalating violence.
The African Union has appointed former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to lead its Election Observation Mission to the Republic of the Congo ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 10, the Office of the former President announced that the continental body has selected Mr Akufo-Addo to head […]
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region following a series of incidents targeting…
An article highlights the urgent need for the African Union to strengthen its framework to curb violence against women and girls in Africa, noting that one in three women and girls experience physical or sexual intimate partner violence.
The men, who had been released after completing criminal sentences, are from Cuba, Jamaica and Yemen Three men deported by the US to Eswatini – rather than their home countries – have filed a case against the African country’s government with the African Union’s human rights body, claiming their detention was an unlawful violation of their rights. Two of the claimants, from Cuba and Yemen, have been in prison in Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, for eight months. The third, Orville Etoria, was re...
The presidents of Angola and Ethiopia have arrived in Kampala for the African Union summit, indicating high-level diplomatic engagement.
The African Union has issued a call for diplomatic solutions as a conflict in an unspecified region continues to escalate.
The African Union and EU express deep concern over US-Israeli strikes on Iran, calling for restraint and urgent de-escalation to protect global stability. Read More:…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union (AU) are advocating for visa-free travel across Africa, viewing it as crucial for unlocking economic transformation under the AfCFTA agreement.
International organizations like ECOWAS, African Union, and CPLP are criticized for not adequately pressuring Guinea-Bissau's military to restore power after a self-coup, suggesting they are waiting for the problem to resolve itself.
Ghana has launched the African Union’s Continental Africa Water Investment Programme, known as the Multi-Country Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Project, marking a significant step towards strengthening climate resilience and sustainable water management.
Ghana's President Mahama, backed by the African Union, is advocating for the United Nations to recognize transatlantic slavery as the 'gravest crime against humanity.'
Hailed as one of the defining achievements of African architecture, the historic, recently refurbished Ethiopian landmark has now won the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism prize Designed by the Italian architect Arturo Mezzedimi, Addis Ababa’s Africa Hall quickly became recognised as one of the defining achievements of African modernism on its completion in 1961. In 1963, it hosted the founding meeting of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to today’s African Union. Africa was then emerging from centuries of colonial rule, and many of the OAU’s founders – including Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah and Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt – had led their nations to independence. “Only a few years ago,” the Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie said at the time, “meetings to consider African problems were held outside Africa, and the fate of its peoples were decided by non-Africans. Today … the peoples of Africa can, at long last, deliberate on their own problems and future.” Continue reading...
The African Union has elected a new Bureau for its Assembly of Heads of State and Government, with President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi chosen as Chairperson for 2026.