Also known as: Organisation of African Unity · Africa Union
Continental organization that coordinates on security, peacekeeping, and policy across Africa, including mediation efforts and executive council sessions addressing regional crises.
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Migrants line up near a bus at the Durban Drive In in Durban, on June 29, 2026 preparing to leave before the camp shuts down. [AFP] There’s a growing concern from experts over the inaction and silence by the African Union on the escalating anti-immigrant mobilisation in South Afr …
Toothless dog? Uproar over AU's silence as tension rises in SACapital News
… The Prime Cabinet Secretary further called for stronger international support for African Union-led peace initiatives, saying conflicts across Africa and other regions require coordinated global action. …
Mudavadi Hails Trump’s Trade-First Africa Policy As Kenya Eyes Stronger U.S. Economic TiesThe Standard
… That belief gave birth to the Organisation of African Unity, today's African Union (AU), and later inspired regional blocs such as the East African Community. …
Pan-Africanism is meaningless if we ignore what's going on in UgandaThe Standard
… The organisations accused Ugandan authorities of using military power to intimidate and silence journalists, saying grievances involving media organisations should be handled through established legal channels.They also called on the East African Community, the African Union and …
US Senator Risch calls for review of Uganda security ties over media shutdownCitizen Digital
… She further rallied support from the international community and the East African Community, the African Union, and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to speak out against actions that threaten independent journalism and democratic accountability. …
Kenya Editors' Guild calls for swift action after NMG Uganda shutdownCitizen Digital
… r: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The government welcomed international engagement and said it remains ready to work with partners including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the African Union …
Sudan Peace Gov't calls for humanitarian corridors in El Obeid, urges international pressure for ceasefireThe Standard
… "We cannot allow the repeat of the preventable atrocities we documented in El Fasher and Zamzam IDP camp in North Darfur last year," he added.The Peace Government reaffirmed its readiness to work with the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the African Union an …
Sudan peace government accuses army of forcing El Obeid civilians to fightThe Standard
… Kenya is one of the troop contributing countries to the African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia and would be severely hit if the fight against Al Shabaab, who make incursions into the country, were affected.Ruto is said to have been instructed to engage the Somali president w …
Letter from Mogadishu: Mohamud in surprise visit to Nairobi as Somalia mediators set to arriveCapital News
… NLP also urged the EAC, the African Union, and the Government of Kenya to take swift action, warning that silence would erode confidence in regional institutions mandated to uphold democratic values and fundamental freedoms. …
NLP demands answers over Karua detention, terms it ‘political provocation’Capital News
… The conflict was one of the most deadly this century, with the African Union’s mediator estimating some 600,000 people had died as the fighting drove the region to the precipice of famine. …
Ethiopia PM’s party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflictKenya will host the 7th African Continental Qualifications Framework Forum from July 28-30, bringing together national frameworks and regional bodies to discuss future-ready qualifications systems and launch the Qualifications and Credentials Platform, a continental database for comparing and verifying credentials across Africa.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will host the 7th African Continental Qualifications Framework Forum from July 28-30, bringing together national frameworks and regional bodies to discuss future-ready qualifications systems and launch the Qualifications and Credentials Platform, a continental database for comparing and verifying credentials across Africa.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The African Export-Import Bank raised $1.5 billion in a dual-tranche US dollar bond offering, its first public issuance in that currency since July 2021, with demand reaching $3.8 billion despite elevated global bond yields.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County Assembly has allocated Sh20 million in the 2026-2027 budget to build a monument and statue honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Supreme Court Roundabout in the Central Business District. The monument will recognise Odinga's contributions to Kenya's democratic reforms, constitutional change, infrastructure development and efforts to promote national unity.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Addis Ababa for the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council (scheduled for July 28–29, 2026), where he will campaign for Kenya's candidates: Judge Phoebe Okowa for the International Court of Justice and Justice Njoki Ndung'u for the International Criminal Court.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The King of Lesotho arrived in Kenya for an official agricultural field visit to Taita Taveta County to explore climate-smart and traditional farming technologies aimed at strengthening food security. As IFRC ambassador for the continental food programme, he will tour projects developed to improve food production amid increasingly erratic weather patterns.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
A four-day African Maritime Forces Summit in Rabat, Morocco brought representatives from more than 40 African countries and 20 international partner states to address maritime security challenges including piracy, illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, and transnational crime. Somalia's navy commander discussed measures his country has taken to improve security along its coastline despite a sharp fall in piracy over more than a decade, though experts warn of isolated recent attacks and persistent illegal fishing by foreign vessels.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Four women and two men are running to become the next UN Secretary-General, with Rafael Grossi of Argentina (current head of the UN nuclear watchdog), Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, and Macky Sall of Senegal among the contenders. The Security Council's five permanent members—the US, Britain, China, France, and Russia—have veto power over the selection.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
China's Ambassador to Kenya announced Beijing's readiness to deepen cooperation with Kenya in peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, maritime security, and military exchanges, citing global instability and Kenya's role in regional peace initiatives.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Africa's top public health agency does not support travel bans in response to the continent's worsening Ebola outbreak and is urging the United States to lift restrictions imposed on Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan. The agency argues that travel bans hinder medical supplies and personnel and disrupt trade.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the African Union have called for a stronger, more coordinated regional response to mounting security and humanitarian crises in Africa's Great Lakes Region, emphasizing inclusive governance and greater involvement of women and young people. The appeal was made at a five-day consultative forum in Nairobi, where policymakers and civil society representatives gathered to strengthen regional cooperation on peacebuilding amid ongoing armed conflict, violent extremism, and cross-border insecurity in the region.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
At a Nairobi forum on Sudan mediation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for urgent international coordination to end the conflict, which has displaced nearly 14 million people since April 2023 and created what UNHCR describes as the world's largest displacement crisis.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands gathered in the Ethiopian capital on Saturday for a pro-government rally against an alleged forced recruitment campaign by authorities in the northern Tigray region. Human Rights Watch said security forces aligned with the TPLF were forcibly recruiting young men, including boys as young as 15.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Association of African Universities, representing over 500 institutions across the continent, has launched efforts to improve global recognition through quality assurance reforms, curriculum harmonisation, and sustainable funding models. The initiative aims to ensure African university qualifications are recognised across the continent and internationally.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russia is increasingly recruiting foreign nationals, including thousands of Africans, to bolster its military campaign in Ukraine as it faces mounting battlefield losses and manpower shortages. According to Ukrainian estimates, Russia has recruited about 27,000 foreign nationals from 130 countries since 2022 and plans to recruit an additional 18,500 foreign fighters.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has called for a continent-wide shift towards evidence-based fisheries governance, warning that African nations must strengthen cooperation and adopt science-driven policies to safeguard aquatic resources against climate change and illegal fishing.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Law Society of Kenya have renewed calls for greater accountability, stronger institutions and citizen participation in the fight against corruption during African Anti-Corruption Day commemorations. EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the commission is increasingly focusing on preventing corruption before it occurs rather than solely prosecuting offenders.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Sudan is intensifying preparedness as the Democratic Republic of Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak surges, with projections showing the outbreak advancing northwards. According to South Sudan's Acting WHO Representative, the risk of importation remains high due to cross-border movements and trade, though no confirmed cases have been reported in the country yet.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Trump administration has notified the African Union that it will no longer support the UN Support Office in Somalia after December 31, 2026, jeopardizing the logistical operations that sustain nearly 12,000 AU personnel deployed in the country. The AU convened its Peace and Security Council to examine the implications and explore alternatives to keep the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia operational.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
At least 422 Kenyans have been repatriated from South Africa since an evacuation exercise began on June 30 amid xenophobic violence, with another group of 50 expected to arrive. The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is monitoring the situation to determine when the evacuation effort can conclude.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Irish news website reported a leaked document from Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman outlining a proposed five-year military-led transition before general elections. The Standard could not independently verify the document or its contents, and Sudanese authorities have not commented publicly on its authenticity.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Maritime experts at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium 2026 in Nigeria have urged African nations to invest in stronger navies, modern surveillance technology, and regional cooperation to protect their blue economy, rather than depending on external partners for maritime security.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
The African Union Commission and Russian Federation have renewed calls for UN Security Council reforms to give Africa permanent representation, describing the current system as a "historical injustice." Both sides pledged to deepen strategic cooperation ahead of an Africa-Russia Summit scheduled for October in Moscow.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has commended Rwanda's transformation over three decades since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, describing it as an inspiration to the continent. The message was delivered during celebrations of Rwanda's 32nd Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32) in Nairobi, attended by over 800 guests including diplomats and Kenyan government officials.
5 July 2026 · Capital News →
A former African Union civil society leader has challenged the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping missions across Africa, arguing that MINUSCA's failure to prevent a planned attack on Am-Dafok in the Central African Republic undermines the rationale for these operations despite their mandates, resources, and years of deployment.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Africa generates a significant share of the world's 2.5 quintillion daily bytes of data, with its data economy projected to reach $290 billion by 2030, yet the continent captures less than 3% of actual value from the global data economy — a governance rather than technology problem stemming from lack of frameworks, policies, and infrastructure to surface and process data at scale.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
The US announced it would end critical funding for the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), which provides the bulk of funding to the African Union's military mission (AUSSOM) supporting the Somali army, over lack of progress against Al-Shabaab. The AU convened an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the future of the mission.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The African Union called an emergency meeting on its military mission in Somalia after Washington announced it would end critical funding to UN logistics that support AUSSOM, the leading force aiding the Somali army against the Al-Shabaab insurgency. The US said in a July 1 letter it would halt payments to the UN Support Office in Somalia at year-end and block further UN logistical support to AUSSOM at the Security Council.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Experts are expressing growing concern over the African Union's silence and lack of action in response to escalating anti-immigrant mobilization in South Africa.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that mediators have wrongly framed the DRC crisis as an interstate dispute between the DRC and Rwanda, when the real driver of regional instability is the inter-Congolese conflict itself. The author contends that unrest within Congo provokes interstate tensions rather than the reverse, and that Rwanda and the DRC were previously cooperating on economic matters including gold processing.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →