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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 Staff Reporter - 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 Staff Reporter - 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.

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No hiding from xenophobia issue at AU summit

Article Staff Reporter - 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.

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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 Staff Reporter - 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.

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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.

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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 Staff Reporter - 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 Staff Reporter - 3 Feb 2012

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

African crises dominate talks as Benin takes AU helm

Africa Staff Reporter - 29 Jan 2012

The African Union's new chairman faced tough challenges as UN chief Ban Ki-moon warned that the Sudan crisis threatened regional security.

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