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African Union urges ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan

The head of the African Union Commission (AUC), on Friday, called for a ceasefire in conflict-torn Sudan during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Anadolu Agency reports. “Moussa Faki Mahamat calls upon the Sudanese parties to observe a total ceasefire across the whole national territory throughout the holy month of Ramadan,” the African Union said in a statement. Fighting between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began in April […]

today9 March 2024

Local

African Union crucified for the reported appointment of self-proclaimed pastor and gold smuggler

By Daanyaal Matthews The Pan-African Parliament, an arm of the African Union, has been publicly ridiculed after the reported appointment of notorious self-proclaimed pastor, Uebert Angel Mudzanire, as its Ambassador for Interfaith Dialogue and Humanitarian Affairs. This reported appointment has been questioned and called ‘ironic’ by many especially after the African Union just recently held an event celebrating 20 years of preventing and combating corruption. Mr. Angel has been documented […]

today21 July 2023

International

AU denies it has withdrawn from Tripartite Mechanism for Sudan

INTERNATIONAL Sudan's former ruling coalition, the Forces of Freedom and Change, yesterday said it was "important to have the United Nations, the African Union, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)'s support" during the country's political crisis. "It is of utter importance to have the support of the AU, Arab and African countries within the Tripartite Mechanism played by the international community in backing the efforts of Sudan to reach […]

today23 June 2022

Local

First batch of SA’s Astra Zeneca vaccines sent to AU

The first batch of SA's unwanted Astra Zeneca vaccine doses have been dispatched to the AU, the health ministry said on Friday. SA sold its supply of the vaccine, totalling 1 million doses, to the AU after tests showed it offered scant protection against the 501Y.V2 variant of the coronavirus that was discovered in SA at the end of last year. “Although it was a difficult decision for us to […]

today2 April 2021

Local

AU chairperson and SA President Ramaphosa welcomes signing of permanent ceasefire in Libya

African Union (AU) chairperson and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday welcomed the signing of a complete country-wide and permanent ceasefire agreement between rival forces in Libya. The agreement was signed in Geneva in Switzerland on Friday, October 23. “We congratulate all signatories for agreeing to this groundbreaking permanent ceasefire agreement," Ramaphosa said in a statement on Sunday. "The signing of this agreement is an important step towards silencing […]

today26 October 2020

Local

Africa to work towards self dependence: AU

The African Union Summit in Ethiopia has ended with the Heads of State vowing to work towards the continent’s self dependence and better operation of the Union. The AU summit has deliberated on peace and security issues with the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Libya topping the agenda. President Zuma says South Africa will continue to play a key role to assist these countries to have lasting peace. […]

today30 January 2018

International News

Zimbabwe takeover ‘seems like a coup’ – A.U

The African Union has spoken on the political situation in Zimbabwe where the army have seized key state institutions including the state broadcaster.  President of the political bloc and Guinean president Alpha Conde in an interview with the AFPnews portal said the military intervention “seems like a coup” further urging that they cease their actions for the return of constitutional order. A statement issued by Conde said the A.U. immediately calls […]

today16 November 2017

Local

SA pays tribute to outgoing AU Commission chairperson

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma , AUC chair received Saturday a vote of thanks from South African Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane for her works. She laid emphasis on her contribution regarding gender equality and empowerment of women. A major milestone was the launch of the campaign to end child marriages in Africa. Dlamini-Zuma’s tenure was extended last in June by African heads of states and government. The extension […]

today30 January 2017

Local

Dlamini-Zuma speaks out on Donald Trump’s administration

'African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has warned that a Donald Trump's administration threatened global progress on climate change and women's rights. Africa should counter this by establishing the planned continental free trade area this year, she said. In her last speech at the opening of the AU executive council of ministers' meeting on Wednesday, Dlamini-Zuma said: "We seem to be moving towards a multi-polar world as the US under […]

today26 January 2017

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