The Latest Breaking News from AU

India’s offer to South Africa is part of its attempt to raise issues concerning the so-called Global South.

The Somali government believes its army will be ready for the 2024 withdrawal of AU forces, but others aren’t so sure.

The African Union brought together representatives from Niger and the West African block Ecowas on Monday for the latest talks aimed at resolving the crisis in the country, where a military junta has seized power and is holding the elected president captive.

Somali authorities say the armed group’s attack took place on a road between Qoryoley and Marka districts.

West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger’s president.

Here is a roundup of the key events since a military coup took place in Niger on Wednesday, July 26.

The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run the West African country

Much has been written about the decision by certain African countries to send out a peace mission to Ukraine in May. Reporters, however, failed at the time to pick up on one notable point: that the initiative was not taken within the framework of the African Union (AU). This is…

G20 negotiators led by Indian Sherpa Amitabh Kant continue discussions on draft “Leader’s Declaration” for Summit in Sept. India pushing for AU membership to expand Global South's imprint in G20, diverting attention from Ukraine war. G-7 countries adamant to include war in Ukraine in G20 document, while Russia and China…