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AUSSOM's Kampala meeting seeks strategic reset in Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 22, 2025

Cairo's entry into AUSSOM marks a strategic shift. Under previous mission structures—AMISOM and ATMIS—Egypt remained on the periphery for years.

Power drives global affairs today, not rules – What Africa’s strategies should be
The Conversation  |  Apr 15, 2025

African countries, which have contributed least to global climate change, are pressured to assume greater responsibility with little international sup...

Angola appoints new DRC-Rwanda mediator as Doha talks signal shifting African diplomacy
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 11, 2025

With M23 advancing militarily, civilians bearing the brunt, and rival mediation tracks emerging, the question is no longer who leads the talks — but w...

AUSSOM chief Sivuyile Bam warns mission faces uncertain future due to funding shortfall
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 11, 2025

The mission's exit strategy will be informed by progressive improvement in the capacity of the Somali security forces to take over full responsibility...

How African countries are defying AU ban on coup leaders running for office
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Following the August 30, 2023 coup, the PSC, during its 1172nd session, suspended Gabon from all AU activities until constitutional order is restored.

AI research group warns social media hate speech risks reigniting Ethiopia-Eritrea war
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 10, 2025

The Distributed AI Research Institute says these platforms are allowing content that promotes violence, recruits fighters, and dehumanises entire comm...

AUSSOM confirms Burundian troops injured in Al-Shabaab ambush in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 08, 2025

The peacekeepers were clearing a landing area for a helicopter to land when they came under attack.

Africa marks mine awareness day amidst the ongoing threat of IEDs
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 04, 2025

Despite significant efforts and progress over the years, the continent continues to face serious challenges in mine action, including the effects of I...

African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to try to rescue peace deal
Reuters  |  Apr 02, 2025

The AU delegation's flight arrived at Juba's airport on Wednesday afternoon with a "Council of the Wise" which included former Burundian President Dom...

Djibouti names new foreign minister as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf moves to AU
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2025

Before his appointment, Abdoulkader served as Djibouti’s Ambassador to Kuwait.

AUC Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to dispatch Panel of the Wise to mediate in South Sudan crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 31, 2025

In a statement issued from Addis Ababa on Monday, the AUC chief expressed "solidarity with the Government and people of South Sudan," reaffirming the...

Experts, policymakers call for reforms to support Africa's priorities under South Africa's G20 presidency
XINHUA  |  Mar 30, 2025

Experts and policymakers at the meeting provided actionable recommendations on how the AU and the continent can leverage South Africa's G20 presidency...

UN chief António Guterres urges South Sudan to end political confrontation, release detained officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

He warned that the Horn of Africa is already in turmoil and cannot withstand another conflict, urging immediate de-escalation.

The battle for Khartoum: tracking Sudan’s war over two years
The Conversation  |  Mar 29, 2025

The war has also triggered a massive displacement crisis, with more than 14 million people forced to flee their homes. Many have sought refuge in neig...

Somalia receives armored military equipment from AU to boost security infrastructure
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 28, 2025

This support comes at a critical moment as Somalia strengthens its institutions and prepares to assume full security responsibility in the future.

Regional bodies call for restraint in South Sudan as tensions rise after Machar’s arrest
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

IGAD's Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, said such developments undermine the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Su...

Billions for reimbursement or readiness? Questions linger over KDF's budget priorities
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 26, 2025

the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking Sh5.5 billion—not primarily to improve troop welfare or upgrade military capabilities, but to ensure complian...

South Sudan's VP Machar accuses Uganda of violating arms embargo
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2025

In a letter addressed to the U.N., African Union and the IGAD regional bloc, Machar said Uganda's military intervention in South Sudan had violated a...

AU Commission chair Mahamoud makes first official visit to Somalia, discusses security and regional stability
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 23, 2025

The Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) later said the two leaders discussed counterterrorism, regional stability, and Somalia’s commitment to AU ref...

New AUC Chair sets sights on peace in Eastern DRC, South Sudan in first official visit to Angola
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 21, 2025

Their meeting reaffirmed the AU's commitment to "advancing peace, security, and sustainable development across the continent," with both leaders placi...

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