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Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Emerges AU Commission Chairperson
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has been elected as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission. His election took place on Saturday during an AU summit.
He has won the race to become the new Chairperson of the…
Sudan Crisis: UN Chief calls for Global Support
At the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on the international community to urgently act in support of Sudan, where the humanitarian crisis continues to escalate.
Addressing a high-level…
UN Chief Urges Dialogue Amid Escalating Congo Conflict
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged dialogue between warring parties in eastern Congo on Saturday, hours after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels entered the northern suburbs of Bukavu.
“There is no military solution.
The deadlock…
Rwandan-backed M23 Rebels Enter Bukavu in Eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, a rebel leader confirmed on Friday.
The advance follows the…
Politicians compete for next AU President
Several politicians are vying to become the President of the African Union (AU) Commission.
They include Djiboutian diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Kenyan former prime minister Raila Amolo Odinga, and former Malagasy foreign minister…
Ugandan opposition leader Besigye appears frail in court
Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader, appeared in court looking weak, according to his supporters, after one of his lawyers described him as "critically ill."
At 68, Besigye has been a significant challenger to President…
Ukrainian president to address African Union Summit via video
President Zelensky has been informed he will not be attending in person the upcoming African Union summit.
In a letter dated February 5th, Zelensky was told he would instead deliver a "video address" to the heads of state.
This is not…
DR Congo’s M23 fighters Capture Airport
M23 rebels in eastern Congo claimed to have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance on Friday, as the U.N. warned that the recent escalation of fighting with government forces has left 350,000 internally…
Congo fighting Leaves Many Without Shelter – UN RA
The U.N. refugee agency voiced concern at the "rapidly deteriorating" situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, saying the war had left around 350,000 displaced people with no roof over their heads.
Rwandan-backed…
Ramaphosa Honours African Heroes Killed In DRC
The 14 South African National Defence Force, SANDF, peacekeepers, who tragically lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), were repatriated to South Africa on Thursday. The soldiers were honoured with a ceremony at the Air…