Organisation Of African Unity

Africa Day is generally marked as a day for celebration, a day to rejoice at the steps taken by previous generations to fight against and eliminate the effects of colonialism,…

Budgets are rewritten in Washington and Brussels rather than in Harare, Accra or Nairobi

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…

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.