A referendum must take place allowing the people of Western Sahara to decide their future freely, to uphold African solidarity, justice, self-determination and dignity
Beijing is well aware that it cannot solve the problem on its own
Founded on the principles of pan-Africanism 22 years ago, the AU has had its successes, but facing mounting issues of foreign funding, an inability to act on conflicts among member states, and claims it is stiflingly bureaucratic, it risks becoming another relic
Africans have a key role to play in shaping the character of the world
Thabo Mbkei reflects on the African Union, Africa Day and his foundation
The Windybrow Arts Centre in Joburg has a variety of performances for Africa Month
Many among the deposed African heads of state held major positions in the AU at the peak of their atrocities back home
The AU Commission chairperson’s decision to accept the credentials of Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia undermines the anti-colonial values that underpin the AU
The African Union’s role in Sudan’s political crisis proves that it’s legal framework is strong enough to resolve regional disputes
When the AU is making promising strides in realising African integration through the adoption of pop culture, what lessons should be taken from them?
There are fears the feuding neighbours may be using Somalia as a proxy battleground
An exhibit of African identity featuring continental and diasporic artists such as Lerato Shadi, Felix Mula and Louis Kakudi.
President Jacob Zuma says ideas to replace Africa’s democratically elected governments from outside the continent must be rejected.
Kwame Nkrumah envisioned an Africa united by necessity and if anything can get the continent’s nations to work together, it’s the prospect of wealth.
Africa’s leaders should also do some serious reflection on why they haven’t made sufficient progress on human rights, writes Tiseke Kasambala.
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/ 19 February 2008
Billionaire philanthropist George Soros made his fortune on the markets and is giving a lot of it to Africa. Last week he hosted an Africa Forum in Dakar on whether the continent is moving closer to his open society ideal. Ferial Haffajee asked him about the global economy, African governance and the role of China in Africa.
Africa is a long way off a common monetary union as the continent continues to struggle to harmonise economic policies, South Africa’s central bank Governor Tito Mboweni said on Tuesday. The Organisation of African Unity first mooted the idea of an African Central Bank and common currency in 1963.