After the botched election the AU needs to bridge the divide

Election of new AU Commission chairperson ends in a stalemate.

SA and the AU: It's complicated

A complex matrix of issues stymied Dlamini-Zuma's bid for Africa's top job.

Deadlock highlights rifts, inertia of African diplomacy

The deadlock for the AU chair has crowded out important issues such as the political situation in Somalia and left the AU in limbo.

AU succession on hold after Ethiopia deadlock

A vote to choose a new chairperson for the African Union's Commission has ended in deadlock and a new election will only be held in June.

Maybe next time: Dlamini-Zuma to try for AU chair in June

Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will run again for the position of African Union Commission chair at the next AU Summit in June.

Charter will test Africa's commitment

The AU is going to ratify a document that could usher in a new age of democracy and accountability.

Gloves off in battle for Dlamini-Zuma

Sources say the same voter tactics will be adopted as were used against Muammar Gaddafi in order to get Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma elected to the AU.

New blood in AU necessary

Although we would miss Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in Cabinet, the M&G feels she is the perfect candidate for the chair of the African Union.

Africa sees positive economic growth in 2011

African Union chairperson Jean Ping has announced Africa's economic growth for 2011 has positive, with an average growth of between 5.5% and 6%.

AU urges Libya's new masters to halt racist attacks

The AU has denounced reports of racist attacks in Libya, urging the new rebel government there to disassociate itself from the violence.

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