African Union
African Union
The African Union (abbreviated AU in English, and UA in its other official languages) is an intergovernmental organisation consisting of 52 African states. Established on July 9, 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The most important decisions of the AU are made by the Assembly of the African Union, a semi-annual meeting of the heads of state and government of its member states. The AU's secretariat, the African Union Commission, is based... read more
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Dudley Thompson: A fighter for socialism and African unity
From Pambazuka Dated 9 February 2012 2012-02-08 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/leonsullivanfoundation/2774730772/Last year the African Union recognised the great work of Dudley Thompson and accorded him the status of the first citizen of the United States of Africa. Thompson was insistent that Africa should be free and united by...
What do we learn from the Ping-Zuma stalemate?
From Pambazuka Dated 9 February 2012 2012-02-08 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/equatorial_guinea/5894429721/The 18th ordinary session of the African Union Summit was marked by the failure of African leaders to elect a new chairperson of the African Union Commission. Behind the scenes, complex international and regional shenanigans led to the...
Swaziland: A gift for a king
From Pambazuka Dated 9 February 2012 2012-02-07 The R7 billion (US$879 million) Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) payout to Swaziland for the 2012-13 financial year could keep King Mswati III's tottering government afloat for much of this year. Prime Minister Sibusiso Dlamini has been tight lipped...
Somalia suicide attack kills at least 11
From The Observer Dated 8 February 2012 Islamist militant group al-Shabaab says it was behind car bombing in government-controlled area of MogadishuA suicide car bomber killed at least 11 people on Wednesday near a hotel where lawmakers gather in the Somali capital, a sign of the fragile...
Africa: President Boni Yayi and African Union
From AllAfrica.com Dated 7 February 2012 [The Moment] RECENTLY, President Boni Yayi of...
Saru and Cricket SA warn of 'sports official' conman
From The Mail And Guardian Dated 6 February 2012 The South African Rugby Union and Cricket South Africa have warned about a conman who tries to extort money by pretending to be a sports official.
Libya: African Union Appoints Envoy to Tripoli
From AllAfrica.com Dated 6 February 2012 [ISS] In October 2011, the African Union's...
Africa: French interference cost Ping his job
From Pambazuka Dated 6 February 2012 2012-02-06 It was French interference in the election of the African Union Commission chairperson which cost the incumbent, former Gabonese foreign minister Jean Ping, his job. Asked about foreign interference, Mozambican Foreign Minister Oldemiro Baloi declined to mention France by name,...
Africa: Major continental infrastructure programme endorsed
From Pambazuka Dated 6 February 2012 2012-02-05 African Heads of State have endorsed the launch of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a multi-billion dollar initiative that will run through 2040. In a statement at their 18th summit held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa,...
Ghana: Mills rules out legalising homosexuality
From Pambazuka Dated 6 February 2012 2012-02-05 The President of Ghana, John Evans Atta Mills, has stated that as a responsible leader he will ensure that gay marriages are never legalised in the country and on the African continent as a whole. President Mills’ comments come after...
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