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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...

Court blocks KUPPET’s bid to scrap leadership term limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In his petition, Kinyua cited procedural irregularities, lack of public participation, voting manipulations, intimidation of delegates, and the imposi...

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...

Ministry moves to avert disruption of flower exports to European Union
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 25, 2025

He stated that the Ministry has declared zero tolerance for False Codling Moth (FCM) and is committed to ensuring 100 per cent compliance with EU regu...

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...

AU welcomes Doha talks on DRC crisis but reaffirms 'African solutions' mantra
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 19, 2025

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.

Cash-strapped EAC and SADC turn to equally cash-strapped AU for peace funding amid DRC crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 18, 2025

The AU itself is battling chronic funding shortages, raising questions about Africa's capacity to fund its own security challenges.

AU Peace and Security Council raises alarm over rising tensions with Tigray’s TPLF
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 14, 2025

The AU emphasised the necessity of upholding the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) signed between the TPLF and Ethiopia in Pretoria.

Morocco assumes AU Peace and Security Council Chair amid rising tensions in Africa
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 12, 2025

The PSC strongly condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for attempting to establish a parallel government in Nairobi, warning that the move risks pa...

Kenya's clinical officers call off nationwide strike after sealing deal with government
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 12, 2025

The agreement was signed at Afya House in the presence of CS Barasa, Council of Governors Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi, and other key stakeholders with cl...

Sudan seeks to rejoin IGAD and African Union after years of isolation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 10, 2025

As Sudan seeks to mend relations and restore its standing in IGAD and the AU, the focus will be on whether its leadership is committed to peace and de...

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.

AU to establish Africa Food Safety Agency to strengthen continent-wide standards
XINHUA  |  Mar 06, 2025

The move is in response to Africa's disproportionate burden of food-borne illnesses, which affects 91 million people and results in 137,000 deaths ann...

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