African Union

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Russia isolated at UN summit after surprise bid to derail pact
Country’s attempt to defer adoption of ambitious ‘pact for the future’ to reform institution rejected 143 votes to seven

Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

22, Sep, 2024 @8:31 PM

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How a brother’s illness spurred a plan to get mental health on the agenda across Africa
One of the continent’s leading medics, Jean Kaseya, has made it his mission to help the 116m people in African countries with mental health conditions

Kat Lay, Global health correspondent

01, Jul, 2024 @4:00 AM

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From Silicon Valley to Silicon Savannah: climate expert Patrick Verkooijen on why this is Africa’s century
The University of Nairobi’s new chancellor says the continent has vast potential – but to realise the promise of AI and green jobs, rich countries must honour their commitments

Kenneth Mohammed in Nairobi

18, Jun, 2024 @6:00 AM

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We cannot turn our backs on the tragedy unfolding in Sudan
Letters: Readers respond to Nesrine Malik’s article about the civil war tearing the country apart

21, Apr, 2024 @5:26 PM

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‘We are ready for a war’: Somalia threatens conflict with Ethiopia over breakaway region
Somaliland hoped to be recognised as a country after port deal with landlocked Ethiopia - but move has sparked fury in Somalia

Fred Harter Addis Ababa

13, Jan, 2024 @11:00 AM

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EU must face legacy of colonialism and support reparations, say MEPs
Draft resolution to European parliament committee is first formal attempt to place reparations for slavery on EU agenda

Amelia Gentleman

06, Dec, 2023 @2:40 PM

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African and Caribbean nations agree move to seek reparations for slavery
African Union and Caricom members establish global reparations fund and call for formal apologies from European nations

Amelia Gentleman

17, Nov, 2023 @6:05 PM

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West African bloc prepared for military intervention after Niger coup
Ecowas says it is ready to restore democracy and describes president Mohamed Bazoum as a hostage

Peter Beaumont

17, Aug, 2023 @1:39 PM

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Moroccan officials accused of intimidation after fracas at African unity event in Canberra
Kamal Fadel, a representative of the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara, was initially blocked from entering venue by Moroccan embassy staff

Ben Doherty

31, May, 2023 @3:53 AM

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African leaders gather in US as Joe Biden aims to reboot rocky relations
President and Antony Blinken woo nations at summit in Washington in hope they will align with west rather than Russia or China

Jason Burke Africa correspondent

13, Dec, 2022 @6:19 PM

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Hunger has taken hold across Africa. We need a new approach to tackling its causes | President Alassane Ouattara
This week’s African Union summit in Ivory Coast is an opportunity to work towards a holistic food security strategy

President Alassane Ouattara

05, Dec, 2022 @6:00 AM

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UN to vote on new tax convention proposed by African states
Developing nations hope draft resolution will pave way for fresh talks on global tax policy

Anna Isaac

23, Nov, 2022 @6:00 AM

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