AU Commission Stories

AU mid-year summit in Malabo renews push for regional integration amid lingering divisions
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 14, 2025

Among the key agenda items were the need for deeper AU-REC integration, formal recognition of RECs within the AU architecture, and the persistent chal...

AU Commission finalises leadership team at Malabo meeting after months-long delay
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 14, 2025

The newly constituted AUC leadership will serve a four-year term, charged with driving Africa’s integration agenda amid mounting internal and external...

AU urgently seeks $190 million to sustain Somalia peace mission in 2025
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 25, 2025

The meeting in Entebe, Uganda was convened to review security progress under the AUSSOM as well as take stock of gains made in the fight against Al-Sh...

AU calls for ceasefire, dialogue in South Sudan amid increased violence in Nasir County
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

South Sudan first plunged into civil war in December 2013 following a political falling-out within the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Army.

Kenya officially submits Raila's candidature for AU Commission Chairperson in Addis Ababa
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 29, 2024

Interestingly, Mauritius is also fronting its former Foreign Minister, Anil Gayan, for the same position.

AU expresses concerns over worsening humanitarian situation in North Darfur
Amina Wako  |  Apr 29, 2024

Faki condemned external interference and reiterated AU's demand for 'foreign countries' to cease the supply of weapons to the belligerents.

President Kagame endorses Raila Odinga's bid for AU Commission job
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 12, 2024

The AUC chairperson position is set to become vacant next year, with the incumbent, Chad's Moussa Faki.

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