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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… Ambassador Groth lauded Kenya's growing role in regional and continental affairs, saying, "I have a lot of admiration for Kenya because it is very integral in Africa's position regarding the East African Community, the African Union, and championing reforms at the United Nations …
Geopolitics: How global power shifts are rewriting Kenya and Africa's roleThe Standard
… Ghana says have led to injuries, business closures, looting and loss of property.The government said it has already taken diplomatic steps, including formal protests at the highest level, summoning the South African Acting High Commissioner in Accra, petitioning the African Union …
Ghana issues travel advisory over xenophobic attacks in South AfricaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya May 30 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the continental significance of Ethiopia’s upcoming general election as he leads the African Union Election Observation Mission in Addis Ababa. …
Leads AU Observer Mission, Says Ethiopia Vote Key for AfricaCitizen Digital
… uth Africa State visit By Ian Omondi May 30, 2026 08:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto holds talks with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the African Union …
President Ruto set for three-day South Africa State visitCitizen Digital
African Union's health agency vows Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine by end of 2026 By AFP May 29, 2026 02:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A health worker (R) measures the temperature of a patient (2nd L) suspect …
African Union's health agency vows Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine by end of 2026Citizen Digital
… highly contagious haemorrhagic fever an international emergency. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); On Saturday, the African Union …
Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at riskThe Standard
… On Saturday, the African Union's health agency warned that more countries on the continent were at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the DRC and Uganda."We have 10 countries at risk," said Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Pre …
Ebola claims more lives, other African countries seen at riskCapital News
NEW DELHI, India, May 22 — India and the African Union have agreed to postpone the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit that had been scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28 to 31, 2026, following consultations over an evolving Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. …
India-Africa Forum Summit Postponed Over Ebola Outbreak in DRCCitizen Digital
… Ghana has increasingly pushed for the issue to receive broader continental attention and has tabled concerns around xenophobic violence within African Union discussions, arguing that recurring attacks threaten African integration and free movement ambitions under frameworks such …
Ghana delays evacuation of 800 citizens from South AfricaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for renewed multilateral solidarity in addressing Africa’s evolving peace and security challenges, warning that growing pressure on the global multilateral system is testing …
AU Commission Chair calls for stronger AU–UN cooperation amid rising global instabilityKenya 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 →