Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta participated in an African Union peace retreat held in Gabon, alongside other African leaders.

The African Union Commission Chair has stated that Africa must actively shape global solutions rather than remaining a passive actor on the international stage.

The African Union has reiterated its support for Mali.

The African Union and United Nations have voiced concerns regarding ongoing tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray region, calling for the full implementation of the Pretoria peace agreement.

The African Union is holding a session dedicated to efforts aimed at reviving the Pan-African Parliament.

Organizations are urging the African Union to intervene in South Africa due to xenophobic attacks. Calls specifically highlight the need to protect Nigerian students and other foreign nationals.

The fifth Yale Model African Union conference in Accra brought together over 300 delegates to discuss and chart a new course for Africa's economic and agricultural landscape.

A recent policy conference held at UM6P by the Policy Center for the New South and the African Union's Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, brought together diverse participants to discuss the impact of AI on elections and the fragility of rights in the digital age.

The African Union has expressed its approval of the advancements made in the Democratic Republic of Congo's peace process, signaling hope for stability in the region.

The African Union and Germany have jointly called for an immediate and swift ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

The current Chairperson of the African Union has visited Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with the aim of strengthening cooperation with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

Morocco and the African Union (AU) have partnered to strengthen election integrity across Africa, kicking off the 5th Specialized Training for AU Election Observers in Rabat.

The current Chairperson of the African Union has visited Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with the aim of strengthening cooperation with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

The African Union has honored the victims of slavery and issued a call for justice regarding historical injustices.

The African Union has issued a condemnation of Israel's recent diplomatic actions concerning Somaliland, signaling regional disapproval.

Nigeria has intensified efforts to host the African Union’s African Monetary Institute, signalling a renewed push toward deeper monetary cooperation and financial integration across the continent, as…

Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, African Union High Representative, has called for a fundamental rethinking of education systems across Africa, warning that current approaches risk producing graduates unprepared for the future.

The Murambi memorial site is highlighted as a global beacon of remembrance for the Rwandan genocide. The African Union chief called for action against hate and division during the Kwibuka32 commemoration.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

The African Union has reiterated its support for the ongoing political transition process in Guinea.

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has reiterated Africa’s call for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council.

The African Union is holding a session with the objective of revitalizing the Pan-African Parliament and enhancing its role.

The African Union is holding a session with the objective of reviving the Pan-African Parliament, aiming to strengthen its role and effectiveness.

The African Union has issued a condemnation of recent attacks targeting Bamako and several other cities across Mali.

Following xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians in South Africa, authorities have pledged to address the perpetrators. There are also calls for Ghana's President to engage with South African leadership and for the African Union to intervene.

A political transition in Cotonou has opened a narrow window for regional de-escalation between Niger and Benin, an opportunity the African Union is urged to seize.

The African Union Chairperson, Ndayishimiye, stated that he found Burkina Faso to be a stable country following his official visit.

The current Chairperson of the African Union visited Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with the aim of strengthening cooperation with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

Austrian Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger is supporting domestic companies in Africa and forging closer ties with the African Union and Ethiopia, while also acknowledging existing problems.

The current Chairperson of the African Union is visiting Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with the aim of strengthening cooperation with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

The African Union and Germany have jointly called for an immediate and swift ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

The African Union has issued a condemnation of Israel's recent diplomatic move concerning Somaliland, highlighting regional political sensitivities.

The African Union and UNESCO are working towards enhancing their collaboration in the areas of culture and education.

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall's bid for a UN position is seen as a stress test for the African Union, particularly due to the absence of formal backing from his own country where his political legacy remains contested.

Macky Sall's political camp has issued clarifications regarding his UN candidacy following a recent decision made by the African Union (AU).

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.

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.

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.

The African Union has officially recognized colonization as a crime against humanity, marking a significant declaration.

The African Union has issued a condemnation of Israel's recent diplomatic actions concerning Somaliland.

The African Union is reportedly concentrating its efforts on strengthening its actions and initiatives in the Sahel region, likely addressing security and development challenges.

A discussion is underway comparing the map projection favored by the African Union with the traditional Gerardus Mercator standard. This highlights different approaches to representing the continent's geography.

Somalia is shifting from being a subject of international decisions to actively shaping them, marked by its new roles at the UN and African Union.

Morocco reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Mali before the African Union Peace and Security Council, condemning recent coordinated terrorist and separatist attacks in the West African country.

The African Union has expressed its welcome for the progress made in the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo, acknowledging efforts towards stability and conflict resolution in the region.

An analysis suggests that a quiet deal between the Trump administration and the African Union could significantly alter the landscape of development cooperation and investment across Africa.

Following his visit to Burkina Faso, African Union Chairperson Ndayishimiye announced that he found the country to have achieved stability.

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, emphasized the importance of inclusive elections, stating that processes lose legitimacy when sections of society are excluded, during a continental gathering on election observation in Rabat.

The African Union has issued a condemnation of an Israeli diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, raising concerns about the implications for regional stability.

Tunisia has become a participant in the African Union's urban forum, an initiative that is reportedly facing challenges related to funding and policy implementation.

The African Union has issued a condemnation of Israel's decision to appoint its first ambassador to Somaliland. This diplomatic move by Israel has sparked controversy and criticism from the AU.

Tsonam Akpeloo, Chairperson of the Trade and Industry Cluster at the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council and CEO of SUKU Technologies, has been announced as a speaker for the 17th Annual Harvard Africa Development Conference in 2026.

Kenyan President William Ruto has stated that the African Union is 'not fit for purpose' and has called for urgent reforms within the continental body. He emphasized the need for the AU to adapt to current challenges and better serve its member states.

Former Nigerian Army Chief Tukur Buratai has called on the African Union to facilitate the return of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

A report by the African Union and the African Development Bank cautions that the ongoing Middle East conflict poses a serious risk to African economies.

The African Union has expressed its united support for Macky Sall's potential candidacy for UN Secretary-General, highlighting the geopolitical stakes and global governance implications of his bid.

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.

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'.