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African Union

Also known as: AU

Regional and continental organization engaged in Sudan peace mediation and broader African conflict resolution efforts.

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Global coalition endorses Berlin Principles to resolve Sudan conflict

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International and regional actors, including the African Union, European Union, and representatives from Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Egypt, and Gulf states, have renewed efforts to end Sudan's conflict through an expanded "Berlin Principles" framework adopted following an April 15, 2026 conference in Berlin. The updated principles include 12 guiding commitments aimed at delivering a peaceful resolution while reaffirming Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

17 hours ago · Capital News

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Global coalition endorses Berlin Principles to resolve Sudan conflict

    International and regional actors, including the African Union, European Union, and representatives from Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Egypt, and Gulf states, have renewed efforts to end Sudan's conflict through an expanded "Berlin Principles" framework adopted following an April 15, 2026 conference in Berlin. The updated principles include 12 guiding commitments aimed at delivering a peaceful resolution while reaffirming Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

    17 hours ago · Capital News

Monday 27 April

  1. Strait of Hormuz tensions damaging Kenya-Iran trade flows

    Iran's Ambassador to Kenya says escalating Persian Gulf tensions and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have significantly affected trade between the two countries through heightened shipping risks, increased insurance costs, and financial restrictions linked to sanctions and maritime insecurity.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. India–Africa Forum Summit returns May 31 after nine-year hiatus

    The fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 31 in New Delhi after a nine-year delay since 2015, aims to reset bilateral engagement in trade, energy and development partnerships. Africa is the largest recipient of India's overseas development assistance, with over $10 billion extended through Lines of Credit across 41 countries.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  3. Uhuru attends TANA Forum board meeting in Accra

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta participated in the TANA Forum Board Meeting in Accra on Tuesday, joining African leaders in discussions on peace, governance and security challenges facing the continent. The meeting was chaired by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and included other distinguished board members.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Mudavadi warns against commercialization of peace in Africa

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi told an IGAD mediation conference that African nations must rethink conflict resolution, cautioning that peace initiatives are increasingly being treated as business transactions rather than genuine humanitarian efforts aimed at restoring stability.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  5. China grants zero tariff to Ethiopian coffee exports from May

    Ethiopia's coffee exports to China have grown from 4,000 metric tons in 2018 to 34,300 tons by 2024, making China the third-largest market for Ethiopian coffee. Starting May 1, China will grant zero tariff to all product categories for 53 African countries including Ethiopia, which officials expect will further boost competitiveness.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  6. Uhuru attends Tana Forum on African security in Ghana

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Accra for the Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a high-level continental platform focused on peace, governance, and security challenges. Kenyatta, who joined the Tana Forum board in 2024, continues his involvement in African Union mediation and diplomatic roles on conflict resolution.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  7. Former President Uhuru arrives in Ghana for Tana Forum

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Accra, Ghana, for the high-level Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a continental platform that convenes leaders to discuss African-led approaches to peace, governance, and regional security. Kenyatta joined the Tana Forum board in 2024 and serves as an African Union peace envoy and mediator.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  8. IGAD seeks rethink on peace mediation amid Sudan crisis

    Leaders at an IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference in Nairobi have called for fundamental reform of peace mediation in the Horn of Africa, with Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi warning that peace processes are being commercialized and turned into transactional engagements driven by profit rather than genuine peacebuilding.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Kenya to host Eastern Africa health security hub

    Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, which will serve 14 member states and strengthen coordination, preparedness and response to public health threats across the region.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

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