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Obasanjo: from a Nigerian village to the pinnacle of power on the continent

Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former president and a pan Africanist extraordinaire, turned 85 on 5 March 2022.

The Conversation

Somali leaders tussle over expulsion of African Union envoy

Somalia's prime minister on Thursday expelled the African Union representative because of acts incompatible with his status though Somalia's president rejected the order, signalling a new rift between the Somali leaders.

Reuters

See Why COVAX, African Union Refuse To Buy More Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

COVAX, the global project to share COVID-19 vaccines, and the African Union have declined options to buy additional doses of Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) COVID-19 vaccine despite the low immunization rate as developing nations struggle to allocate supplies. The African Union and Covax decided not to obtain more of the vaccine as developing nations struggle…

Benzinga

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COVAX, African Union Decline to Buy More Doses of Moderna’s COVID Shots

COVAX, the global project to share COVID-19 vaccines, and the African Union have declined options to buy additional doses of Moderna's shot, as developing nations struggle to allocate supplies. A spokesperson for Gavi, part of the COVAX alliance, confirmed the news. The discussions with Moderna are part of "regular decision-making…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why Moderna Shares Are Trading Lower

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) shares are trading lower Tuesday following reports indicating that both the African Union and COVAX Consortium have declined to purchase the company's COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Benzinga

Sudan to Resolve Tribal Conflicts in Darfur Militarily

The Sovereignty Council of Sudan ordered the use of military force to maintain order in the South Darfur following an increase in tensions. Clashes intensified in Darfur after the withdrawal of the international peacekeeping force African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) from the country, The Vice-President of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ethiopia's war in Tigray risks wiping out centuries of the world's history

The human carnage and heritage destruction in Ethiopia’s Tigray region that began in November 2020 has been devastating. Thousands have been killed, millions displaced and several historical monuments damaged by invading forces in the East African country’s north.

The Conversation

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Ethiopia urged to uphold press freedom and release reporter

Ethiopia is being urged to uphold its international commitments to the freedoms of expression and the press by releasing journalists it has imprisoned

The Independent UK

Cold war echoes as African leaders resist criticising Putin’s war

Many remember Moscow’s support for liberation from colonial rule, and a strong anti-imperialist feeling remains

The Guardian - UK

Prominent Somali Woman Lawmaker Among 15 Killed in Bombing

A prominent Somali woman lawmaker is among at least 15 people killed in a suicide bombing that hit a polling station in rural central Somalia, police said Thursday. The attack took place late Wednesday in the town of Beledweyne, the capital of Somalia's Hiran region. Among its victims was opposition…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Groundwater could help kickstart green recovery in African countries: how to begin

African leaders have joined a worldwide thrust for a “green recovery” from the COVID-19 setback and the climate crisis. As the African Union’s Green Recovery Action Plan puts it, this essentially means investing in the sustainable use of resources. A joint statement endorsed by 54 African leaders emphasises the continent’s…

The Conversation

Chad Peace Talks Kick Off in Qatar

Chad's military government and dozens of opposition groups started peace talks on Sunday in Qatar as a first step towards ending a rebellion and holding elections. The landlocked African nation was thrown into turmoil by the killing of longtime leader Idriss Deby Itno in battle with rebels in the country's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN, AU Envoys Warn of ‘Grave Danger’ in Sudan as More Protesters Killed

Sudan needs to reach a new political agreement by June, United Nations and African Union envoys warned on Thursday, as medics said two protesters had been killed in the latest round of anti-military demonstrations since a coup in October. Political deadlock in Sudan following the coup has contributed to new…

Asharq Al-Awsat

AU-EU Summit: five ways to turn the rhetoric of an 'equal partnership' into practice

Like several prior summits, one of the proclaimed goals of the recent gathering in Brussels was to “lay the foundations for a renewed and deeper partnership” between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU).

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Reuters

AU decries reports of ill treatment as Africans try to flee Ukraine

The African Union (AU) said on Monday that it was disturbed by reports that African citizens in Ukraine are being refused the right to cross borders to safety as they try to flee the conflict in Ukraine.

The Conversation

How the migration and mobility pact has helped to reset AU-EU relations

At the recent 6th AU-EU summit, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) unveiled five partnerships highlighting their Joint Vision till 2030.

The Conversation

AU-EU Summit: private sector partnerships are where real change can happen

Five years since the African Union (AU) leaders and their European Union (EU) counterparts held their 5th meeting in 2017, the two regional organisations have met again. The February 2022 meeting – 16 months overdue because of COVID – was significant given the actual and potential size of the two…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moroccan King: Education, Culture Key Components of EU-AU Partnership

Moroccan King Mohammed VI said that guaranteeing education and promoting culture are among key components of the partnership between the African Union and the European Union. Others include accelerating the pace of vocational training, employing the youth and putting migration and mobility in order. The common denominator between them all…

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AU-EU summit ends with no breakthrough on vaccines, but there were some positives

The two day summit between leaders of the European Union and the African Union finished in Brussels. There were some results, but critics said they were disappointed with the final outcome.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Six African Countries to Receive mRNA Vaccine Technology

The first African countries selected to receive the technology necessary to produce mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 are Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia, a summit meeting of European Union and African Union nations heard on Friday. The six countries have been chosen to build vaccine production factories as…

The Conversation

Africa's relations with the EU: a reset is possible if Europe changes its attitude

Summits between the African Union and European Union are essential to setting the big picture agenda of contemporary Africa-EU relations. They also carry weight because of their potential to ensure that African perspectives are also prioritised within the relationship.

France 24

EU-African Union summit: The economic issues and money on the table

European Union leaders are meeting with their counterparts from the African Union in Brussels this Thursday. Several major economic issues will be discussed, including the €150 billion investment plan promised by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Ahead of that gathering, French President Emmanuel Macron promised a deal on…

Al Jazeera

What to expect at the 6th EU-AU Summit

The sixth edition of the European Union-African Union summit aims to move past declarations of intent.

Radio France Internationale

Leaders of two continents to meet at AU-EU summit: what to expect?

Observers hope that discussions on thorny issues like vaccine equity, cooperation in security and infrastructural investment will yield some results at the sixth European Union - African Union summit in Brussels on 17 and 18 February.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Says Position on Western Sahara Unchanged

The European Union reiterated Wednesday that its position remains unchanged regarding the status of Western Sahara, saying none of the EU states recognizes the self-declared Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) announced by the Polisario front in 1976. Responding to a question about whether an invitation could be extended to the…

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