African Union Summit

The AU’s new transitional justice policy could be a game-changer

Africa Webster Zambara - 25 Apr 2019

This new framework can be used to resolve past violent conflicts as well as to sustain peace and development in Africa

An icon shared with all of Africa

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Feb 2018

‘This was a man,’ said Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a moving tribute at Hugh Masekela’s funeral in Johannesburg

Government says it will look into Bashir’s departure

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Jun 2015

SA will enquire into the controversial circumstances surrounding the departure of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in defiance of a high court order.

No hiding from xenophobia issue at AU summit

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Jun 2015

Africa’s leaders gathering for the AU summit will discuss the problem of xenophobia to sensitise all countries on the continent about the problem.

AU’s dependence on cash from the West still rankles

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 11 Jun 2015

The African Union wants "rich" members such as South Africa to cough up to lessen the body's reliance on foreign aid.

Curbing illicit financial flows in Africa is imperative

Analysis Sarah Evans - 5 Feb 2015

The African Union may not have the clout to lobby for the reforms required to prevent vast sums of money leaving the continent.

Corporations and countries complicit in ripping off Africa

Africa Sarah Evans - 5 Feb 2015

Africa continues to haemorrhage trillions of dollars through illicit tax flows, research by a panel of experts has revealed.

Ebola and Nigerian strife to top AU summit agenda

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 29 Jan 2015

African leaders are set to discuss economic recovery for countries affected by war and the Ebola virus at the African Union summit in Adis Ababa.

Zuma to lead SA delegation to African Union summit

Article Sapa - 22 Jun 2014

The president will attend the summit, where the status of peace and security in Africa and the African Peer Review Mechanism will be discussed.

AU urges ICC to transfer Kenyatta case to Kenya

Africa Sapa Ap - 28 May 2013

African leaders have asked the International Criminal Court to transfer charges against Kenya's president to the Kenyan legal system.

Malawi’s Bashir bashing is an example for Africa

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 8 Aug 2012

The Malawi government took an important step when it indicated it could not host the AU summit if it meant welcoming Omar al-Bashir to its territory.

We need you at home, Madam Minister

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Feb 2012

With glaring gaps in leadership skills and ability, why outsource our most able politician?

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Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker faces second misconduct complaint

Franny Rabkin - 1 Apr 2020

The Cape Bar Council says his conduct is ‘unbecoming the holding of judicial office’

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The Mogale Centre: A place of hope for young offenders

Athandiwe Saba - 30 Mar 2020

In the last story of her series about children behind bars, Athandiwe Saba speaks to young men who have committed serious crimes and are now living behind the walls of the Mogale Child and Youth Care Centre

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