The visits come as global powers continue to tussle for influence on the continent of 1.3 billion people.
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The AU mission is yet to confirm the number of casualties although al-Shabab claims to have killed 137 soldiers.
In Sudan, ‘African solutions to African problems’ is proving to be a hollow mantra.
AU Commission chief confirms Israel was not invited to the weekend summit where Israeli ambassador was removed.
The bloc’s leaders gather again as Africa is grappling with many challenges.
The mass pardoning comes one week after Mali sentenced 46 of the jailed Ivorian soldiers to 20 years in prison.
President Joe Biden is trying to revive US relations with the continent as China and Russia expand their influence.
The United States is expected to discuss the African Union’s role at a three-day summit in Washington, DC.
Rights group welcomes TPS designation as offering ‘potentially lifesaving reprieve’ to tens of thousands of Ethiopians.
An impartial mediator, political will and a fraction of the world’s attention that Ukraine has received would help.
African Union missed many opportunities to put a stop to Tunisia’s democratic backsliding, but it can still take action.
Experts say inconsistency in the African Union’s responses to conflict on the continent has muted the body’s efficiency.
The deadly crossing was the first since Spain and Morocco mended relations earlier this year after a diplomatic spat.
Talks are expected to focus on grain supplies, political cooperation amid Russia’s standoff with the West over Ukraine.
