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It is in everyone’s interests to make the African Union Transitional Justice Policy work. (Reuters)
ADDIS ABABA

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

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

  • Webster Zambara
5 min read
Special show: Hugh Masekela performing at a party after the inauguration of Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

An icon shared with all of Africa

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

  • Nana Addo Dankwa
  • Akufo Addo
6 min read
African Union chairperson Robert Mugabe says President Jacob Zuma had vowed not to arrest the Sudanese president.
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

Government says it will look into Bashir’s departure

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

  • Catherine Rice
  • African News Agency
5 min read
People queue in makeshift camps following past threats of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Today, rescinded health department memos requesting foreigners pay in full for healthcare have sparked a national debate. (Fredrik Lemeryd)
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

No hiding from xenophobia issue at AU summit

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

  • Catherine Rice
2 min read
The AU’s 25th summit in Johannesburg was expected to address xenophobia and other matters seen to be threatening peace and stability on the continent.
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

AU’s dependence on cash from the West still rankles

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

  • Mmanaledi Mataboge
9 min read
Distorted: The World Bank’s data misrepresents
AFRICAN AID

Corporations and countries complicit in ripping off Africa

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

  • Sarah Evans
4 min read
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

Curbing illicit financial flows in Africa is imperative

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

  • Sarah Evans
5 min read
‘Dlamini-Zuma’s lobbyists are understood to have started meeting representatives of other candidates to consolidate leadership’
AFP

Ebola and Nigerian strife to top AU summit agenda

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.

  • Karim Lebhour
4 min read
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

Zuma to lead SA delegation to African Union summit

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

  • Sapa
1 min read
“State capture is a more endearing
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

AU urges ICC to transfer Kenyatta case to Kenya

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

  • Sapa Ap
3 min read
Malawi broke ranks with the AU in its refusal to welcome Omar Al-Bashir to a summit.
AFRICAN UNION

Malawi’s Bashir bashing is an example for Africa

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.

  • Elise Keppler 1
3 min read
We need you at home
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

We need you at home, Madam Minister

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

  • Nikiwe Bikitsha
4 min read
AFRICAN UNION

African crises dominate talks as Benin takes AU helm

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

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

Iran leader cancels visit to AU summit on African govt

Iran’s hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad cancelled his visit to Libya on Wednesday, sparing an African Union summit a diplomatic dilemma.

  • Griffin Shea
3 min read
ADDIS ABABA

AU slaps sanctions on Mauritania junta

The African Union imposed sanctions on Thursday on the junta that overthrew the government and seized power in Mauritania last August.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT

Madagascar mayor in push for president’s ouster

Mayor Andry Rajoelina on Monday sought the removal of President Marc Ravalomanana in the wake of violent protests that left dozens dead.

  • Gregoire Pourtier
3 min read
ADDIS ABABA

AU elects Gadaffi as new chief

Libyan leader Moammar Gadaffi vowed on Monday to push for the creation of a ”United States of Africa”, as he was elected head of the African Union.

  • Aaron Maasho
3 min read
AFRICAN UNION

Zim: ‘West can go hang a thousand times’

Robert Mugabe’s spokesperson told the West on Tuesday it can ”go hang a thousand times” over its criticism of the Zimbabwe president’s reelection.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read