African Union Commission Chairperson,AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Stories
The AU has long struggled with disjointed relationships with regional blocs—a dysfunction that has often bred mistrust, competition, and in some cases...
The proposal comes as legislators mull expanding IPOA’s mandate to include oversight of the KFS and the KWS whose rangers have also been accused of co...
Banisa, Magarini, Mbeere North, Ugunja, Malava, and Kasipul constituencies are yet to get replacements for their Members of Parliament (MPs), while Ba...
Despite the National Assembly currently being in recess, Wetang’ula invoked special provisions to allow urgent parliamentary business to proceed witho...
Once approved, the new IEBC team will take over the commission’s leadership and play a central role in managing upcoming by-elections and preparing fo...
President Ruto is now expected to forward the names of the nominees to Parliament for vetting and approval.
The high-level visit to Juba came amid mounting tensions and stalled progress in the implementation of the 2018 accord.
IGAD's Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu urged all actors to avoid unilateral actions and respect the framework of the 2018 accord, still regarded...
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...
According to preliminary reports, the woman was assaulted in public by a police officer after a dispute over motorbike ownership with another party.
Issack said when incidents involving abuse of power, enforced disappearances, or deaths occur involving these agencies, there is currently no independ...
The move comes nearly three months after the death of the Commission’s former Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, who died in January after a short...
IGAD's Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, said such developments undermine the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Su...
Amadi stressed that leadership at the IEBC requires a balance of firmness and teamwork to ensure the institution functions smoothly.
The IEBC selection panel, chaired by Dr Nelson Makanda, is currently interviewing 11 shortlisted candidates for the chairperson’s position.
A petition filed by the lobby group Operation Linda Jamii seeks to bar Nyachae and Mdivo from the selection process, arguing that they currently hold...
While the AU's endorsement of the Doha talks signals pragmatism, the message is clear: the union wants to retain ownership of the peace process.
The deadline for memoranda submissions concerning the chairperson’s position is March 19, 2025, by 5 pm (EAT), while those for member positions must b...
She will now serve as Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf's deputy, overseeing the commission's administration and financial management.
For the 2025 elections, Eastern Africa has nominated candidates for chairperson, while Northern Africa has put forward candidates for deputy chairpers...
One of the most painful lessons was that public endorsements rarely translate into real votes in the secret ballot.
Boss said that Odinga has always prioritised Kenya's interests over his own, making him a key unifying figure in the country.
Issack emphasised that IPOA is prepared to handle complaints involving officers from KWS, KFS, prisons and even county government enforcement units.
With the Senate set to resume its sittings on February 11, 2025, the fate of the proposed revenue-sharing formula remains uncertain.
The upcoming summit will be the first of its kind, bringing together EAC and SADC to address the DRC crisis.
IPOA chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan stated that while the public has linked security officers to the disappearances, the Inspector General of Police...
The new panel will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment of nominees for the positions of chairperson and commissioners of the IEBC.
Adding to the controversy is the government's lack of clarity on the budget allocated for the AUC campaign.
Mahmoud is scheduled to travel to Tanzania tomorrow and later to Senegal, where he shall be seeking support for his bid.
