Odinga is facing competition from Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, Anil Gayan of Mauritius and Madagascar’s Richard Randriaman...

President Ruto has led AU reform efforts since February, succeeding Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who initiated the reforms in 2016. Despite some pro...

Ruto urged the EAC partner states to rally behind Odinga, emphasising the collective benefits of his leadership. 

Nandi-Ndaitwah's victory marks a significant milestone in African politics, making her the second woman elected as head of state on the continent.

In a statement following their meeting, Youssouf emphasised the strong ties between Djibouti and Morocco, describing their relationship as rooted in "...

Odinga, buoyed by Mauritius' endorsement, has intensified his outreach, making strategic long-range visits to West Africa to drum up support for his c...

Raila, who is officially backed by President William Ruto, is vying to succeed Chadian Moussa Faki as the next African Union Commission (AUC) boss.

Odinga engaged with regional foreign ministers from eight countries to garner support for his African Union Commission(AUC) chairmanship bid.

Thus far, Raila's competition is Djibouti Foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Somalia's former Foreign minister Fawzia Yusuf.

He noted the need for the commencement of political dialogue as the most viable means to address the issues in the contested areas, as outlined in the...

Research firm Infotrak says eight in every 10 Kenyans are supportive of Raila's bid to succeed Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat.

The council asked the AU Commission to gather necessary support for the force, including from the AU Peace Fund Crisis Reserve Facility.

Kenya and Somalia, both members of the EAC, have already fronted candidates for the post.

Noting it is the time for Eastern Africa to hold the AUC chair position, the Prime Cabinet Secretary urged ambassadors and high commissioners to suppo...

Israeli troops opened fire as Palestinian civilians scrambled for food supplies during a chaotic melee on Thursday that the Hamas-run territory's heal...

Fauzia Haji Adan, a current member of parliament in Somalia, believes she has a good chance of winning this time, in a content that will include Kenya...

In Uganda, Ruto extended his diplomatic efforts to advocate for Raila, who wants to succeed Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat next February as chair of the...

Mahamat said Nyerere, a Tanzanian anti-colonial activist who was President from 1964 to 1985, left an indelible legacy.

Since the creation of the AU, the region has never experienced such a high number of transitions following non-constitutional change.

His comments at the opening session of the AU summit came after President Macky Sall vowed to organise presidential elections "as soon as possible".