The chairperson of the African Union commission has called for “restraint, calm and dialogue” as the border dispute between Ethiopia and Sudan threatens to escalate. In a statement, Moussa Faki Mahamat said “the two brotherly countries” should settle any disagreement peacefully. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission calls for …
Read More »What is the African Union’s position in the Ukrainian war?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Africa is “a hostage” of Russia’s war, during an address to the African Union (AU) on Monday “Africa is actually a hostage… of those who unleashed war against our state”, Mr Zelensky said during an address to the African Union. President Zelensky said his government …
Read More »Ukrainian President Zelensky’s special request to African Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a fresh request to address African Union (AU) heads of state, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki said. In a tweet, Mr Faki said he received the request during a call with Ukraine’s foreign minister. I received a call from #Ukraine foreign minister @DymytroKuleba. He …
Read More »Invasion of Ukraine by Russia: African Union reacts
The African Union (AU) has expressed concern over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and calls for an “immediate ceasefire” to avoid a “planetary conflict”. The institution’s chairman, Senegalese President Macky Sall, and AU Commission chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said in a statement that they were “extremely concerned” about the invasion. “They …
Read More »UN and AU condemn ‘travel bans’ imposed on southern African countries
The African Union and United Nations have jointly condemned travel bans imposed on southern African countries following the discovery of the Omicron variant. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the restrictions could lead to “travel apartheid”, describing them as “deeply unfair, punitive and ineffective” in stopping the spread of …
Read More »Uganda: AU sent message of solidarity to people and government
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said the continental institution is fully in solidarity with the Ugandan people and government. Moussa Faki tweeted that he condemned the attacks in “the strongest terms”. “Our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes for a full …
Read More »Sudan: AU calls for talks and release of detained officials
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for the immediate release of arrested leaders in Sudan and said their arrest goes against human rights. Mr Faki further called for the immediate resumption of consultations between civilians and the military. “The President reaffirms that dialogue and …
Read More »US, ECOWAS and AU condemn coup d’Etat in Guinea
Through statements, the head of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the US State Department have condemned the Coup d’Etat in Guinea. The head of African Union Felix Tshisekedi and the AU Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat called on the African Union Peace and …
Read More »Former Nigerian president Obasanjo appointed Africa Union’s Horn of Africa envoy
Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has a new wallet. He is appointed as the representant of the African Union in the Horn of Africa. The appointment of Mr Obasabjo comes following political and security crises in the region, in particular in Ethiopia where a civil war has been raging in …
Read More »South Africa disagrees with Israel’s AU observatory status
Government in South Africa said it is “appalled” by last week’s decision to grant Israel observatory status at the African Union (AU). The country’s foreign office accused the body of making a “unilateral” decision without consulting its 55 member countries. “The decision… is more shocking in a year in which …
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