ETHIOPIA – The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union opened on Saturday Feb. 14, as the African heads of state and government gathered on a 2-day summit focused on water security, climate pressure, and strengthening Africa’s representation in global institutions. Leaders are launching the AU’s 2026 theme of the year – […]
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Guinea Reintegrated into African Union Following Elections after Military Coup
GUINEA – The African Union (AU) on Thursday reintegrated Guinea after it successfully conducted general elections, transitioning from military to constitutional rule following the military coup in 2021. During the 1325th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf informed members that Guinea had reached a “decisive […]
African Union Denounces Israeli Recognition of Somaliland
ETHIOPIA – The African Union (AU) on Friday denounced the Israeli recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirming its firm commitment to Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The bloc released a statement saying the chairman of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf “unequivocally reaffirms” its stance for “respect for the intangibility of borders […]
Attempted Coup in Benin Thwarted; Interior Minister
BENIN – An attempted coup in Benin on Sunday was thwarted after a small group of soldiers claimed to have ousted the government on national television. The Beninese Interior Minister Alassane Seidou said that the Armed Forces and their leadership, “faithful to their oath,” remained loyal. “Their response made it possible to keep control of […]
G20 Summit in South Africa Kicks Off
SOUTH AFRICA – The G20 summit in South Africa started on Saturday Nov. 22, in Johannesburg, with President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the first address. In line with South Africa’s G20 theme of “solidarity, equality and sustainability,” the first G20 summit ever held on the African continent under Pretoria’s outlook is expected to focus on debt […]
Madagascar’s Military Coup Leader says Open for Dialogue with African Union
MADAGASCAR – Madagascar’s military coup leader Colonel Micheal Randrianirina was on Friday sworn in as president before the High Constitutional Court in the capital Antananarivo. Taking the oath of office, Col. Micheal Randrianirina said in the court chambers: “I will fully, completely, and justly fulfill the high responsibilities of my position as president of the […]
Madagascar Suspended from African Union
MADAGASCAR – Madagascar was on Wednesday suspended from the African Union after the coup leader said would be sworn in as president. “The rule of law must prevail over the rule of force,” said AU Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in a statement, noting the suspension was with immediate effect. President Andry Rajoelina fled the […]