African Union

Eastern Congo Peace Talks: A New Chapter or More of the Same? In a rare show of diplomacy, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have embarked on a journey to untangle a web of conflict that has plagued the mineral-rich eastern region of Congo for over three decades. The landmark peace agreement, signed in June, marks the first step in a potentially long road towards peace. A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Longstanding Conflict On Thursday, representatives from both countries met for their first discussions in…

Sudan's Deepening Conflict: A Nation at a Crossroads As Sudan's civil war deepens, the African Union has taken a decisive stand against the formation of a rival government declared by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement issued Wednesday, the AU's Peace and Security Council implored all member states and the global community to reject the "parallel government" proposed by the RSF, warning of the severe implications it holds for both peace efforts and the nation's future. The Fragmentation of Sudan Once allies,…

"Life's a wild ride, ain't it?" mused grandpa Joe as he rocked gently on his porch chair, soaking in the mellow hues of the setting sun. "You never really know where it's headed; it's a winding road full of surprises and detours." Such whimsical reflections often emerged during these tranquil evening moments, a time cherished in the family for generations. Nestled amidst rolling hills, the family homestead had been standing since time immemorial. Its creaky wooden floors and sun-dappled windows spoke of stories etched in…

As the coronavirus pandemic is now in its second year, the growing inequality between vaccines remains a major stumbling block in the fight against covid-19. However, the European Union thinks differently. On Monday, the EU stood firm in its refusal to lift patent protection for covid-19 vaccines, just days before a summit with countries in the African Union that see the issue as a priority.Since October 2020, India and South Africa have been calling on the World Trade Organization (WTO) to temporarily…

Angela Merkel convened again, on Friday 27 August 2021, a meeting of the "Compact with Africa", an initiative that brought together twelve countries launched after the German Presidency of the G20 2017. If we previously spoke mainly about economics, the meeting has this time took place in hybrid form and was particularly devoted to the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccines. It was also for the German Chancellor…

The African Union's mission in Somalia is in depth. Amisom's mandate, in place since 2007, would finish at the top of 2021. But the AU and the Somali authorities have signed an settlement: the power, which incorporates greater than 19,000 troops, will stay, however in a modified format. as reported from Nairobi, Albane…

On Wednesday, South Africa strongly opposed last week's unilateral "decision by the African Union (AU) Commission to grant Israel official observer status at the continental organization. In a strongly worded statement, the Continental Power Station, which last year held the annual rotating AU presidency, said it was "appalled by the AU commission's unfair and unjustified decision to grant Israel observer status in the African Union." The AU handed over Israel to observer status on Thursday, a move…

The African Union is determined to play its part in resolving the armed conflict that has shaken Libya for ten years. This explains the visit in the last two days to the Congolese Denis Sassou Nguesso, Chairman of the AU High Committee for Libya, by Mohamed El-Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council. with our…

On July 28, it has been 100 days since the head of the Transitional Military Council, Mahamat Idriss Déby, took over as head of Chad after the death of his father Idriss Déby Itno. The political parties took the opportunity to make an overview of the first 100 days of the transition. With our correspondents in Ndjamena,Aurélie…

In his capacity as Chairman of the African Union (AU) High Level Committee on the Libyan Crisis, Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso will receive this Monday, July 26, in Brazzaville, the Head of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Younis el-Menfi. The AU wants to be more involved in resolving the Libyan conflict, which has had repercussions in other parts of the continent for ten years.…