ARTICLES RELATING TO AFRICAN UNION

South Sudan army withdraws from border

2013-01-17 22:17

South Sudan has started withdrawing its army from the border with Sudan to set up a buffer zone between the African neighbours.

Mbeki: AU has failed Africa

2012-09-09 12:15

Former president Thabo Mbeki has accused the African Union of letting down the continent, because of petty disagreements between heads of state.

AU leader deadlock risks dividing Africa

2012-07-15 19:04

Failure by the African Union to resolve a bruising leadership contest between candidates from rival English- and French-speaking blocs will divide the continental body and undermine its credibility in the world.

AU wants non-European to head IMF

2011-06-09 15:54

The African Union says it prefers an African as International Monetary Fund MD, although it has not nominated a candidate.

Zuma to meet Gaddafi, rebels

2011-04-10 12:20

President Jacob Zuma is due to meet Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and will also hold talks with rebels seeking his overthrow.

Ouattara says forces 'at gates' of Abidjan

2011-03-31 17:55

Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara says his forces are "at the gates" of Abidjan after a rapid advance aimed at unseating his rival Laurent Gbagbo.

Madagascar general continuing coup

2010-11-18 21:17

The Madagascar army general who declared a coup in the troubled Indian Ocean island says he will persist with his power grab despite failing to win the support of the army.

Divisions over Bashir genocide

2010-07-26 11:10

African countries are divided about whether they should arrest Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on suspicion of genocide.

Madagascar foes start talking

2009-11-03 21:02

The leaders of Madagascar's four main political groupings have started a fresh round of talks aimed at finding a way out of the country's crisis.

Gaddafi blasts Israel

2009-09-01 08:57

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has blasted Israel at a special AU summit on the eve of celebrations to mark his 40-year rule, accusing the Jewish state of causing all the woes facing Africa.

Gaddafi hosts African summit

2009-08-31 11:35

African leaders have gathered in Libya for a special summit to discuss the continent's trouble spots, on the eve of celebrations to mark 40 years of Muammar Gaddafi's rule.

Criminalise torture - Atoki

2009-08-28 14:59

The African Union's Commissioner for Human Rights Catherine Dupe Atoki has urged the continent to draft laws making torture a criminal offence.

Voting starts in Congo

2009-07-12 13:58

Voting has begun in Congo's presidential election, which incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso is expected to win handily amid allegations by a rights group that the government hijacked the electoral process.

Botswana rejects AU Bashir call

2009-07-05 21:02

Botswana has distanced itself from a decision by African leaders to ignore the ICC order to extradite Sudan's President Omar Al Bashir.

AU leaders to strengthen union

2009-07-03 09:19

African heads of state have approved a plan to enhance the powers of the AU and to give it a role in co-ordinating defence policy and trade negotiations.

AU leaders struggle with ICC

2009-07-02 18:06

African heads of state have discussed a drastic new decision against the International Criminal Court.

AU lifts sanctions against junta

2009-07-01 13:52

The African Union has made a decision to lift sanctions against Mauritania, saying the country is now taking steps to restore democracy.

'Beef up peacekeepers'

2009-07-01 08:33

The AU needs to double the size of its peacekeeping force in Somalia, where an Islamist insurgency threatens the internationally backed government.

African leaders hold summit

2009-06-30 10:08

African leaders are set to open a summit in Libya with a slate of conflicts demanding their attention, but are already distracted by Muammar Gaddafi's drive to create an "African government".

Civilians killed in Sudan raid

2009-06-28 22:18

Darfur rebels on Sunday accused Sudan government forces of a bombing raid on their territory which killed at least eight civilians, as mediators step up pressure for a settlement in the violent western region.

Eritrea slams US

2009-06-27 20:03

Eritrea has slammed the US for providing weapons to Somalia's beleaguered government in its battle against Islamist insurgents.

Madagascar crisis drags on

2009-06-25 21:08

Three months after Madagascar's president was ousted in an army-backed coup, the new regime is struggling to rally international support.

Uganda ready to back Somali

2009-06-24 09:29

Uganda is ready to send more troops to Somalia, where the government is facing a fierce onslaught by Islamist insurgents, an official says.

President seeks support

2009-06-22 12:02

Somalia's embattled president, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is scrambling to salvage his administration amid growing talk of a fresh foreign military intervention.

 

Special fund system for CAR

2013-05-04 11:36

CAR’s neighbours have gathered at a summit in Brazzaville proposed the creation of a special fund to stem smouldering post-coup unrest and plan elections next year.

AU faces money constraints

2012-12-04 19:14

The African Union faces major funding constraints and should turn to "non-traditional" backers, AU Commission chief Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says.

Clinton to press AU on Libya

2011-06-13 10:48

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will urge the African Union to get tougher on Libya, hoping to push Africa's leaders into a firmer stance on Libya's Muammar Gaddafi.

India to build training centres in Africa

2011-05-24 07:13

India has signed an agreement with the African Union to build training centres throughout the continent, a day before a joint summit aimed at striking deeper economic ties.

Zuma reaffirms position on Libya

2011-04-04 09:21

The presidency has reaffirmed South Africa's position with regards to the conflict in Libya, calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to attacks on civilians using peaceful means.

AU urges world powers to back its roadmap

2011-03-29 19:01

The African Union has urged world powers attending a meeting on Libya's future in London to throw their backing behind its roadmap.

AU to boost troops to Somalia

2010-07-27 10:29

Leaders of the AU have agreed at a summit to reinforce the peacekeeping mission in Somalia to counter Shebab insurgents.

40 peacekeepers abducted

2010-03-07 12:00

Gunmen abducted more than 40 peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region before freeing all but two of them a day later.

AU envoy pleads for help

2009-09-18 22:19

An African Union envoy has pleaded for more international aid to stabilise Somalia after an attack by Islamic insurgents on an AU peacekeeping base that killed 21 people.

AU tackles Darfur, Somalia

2009-08-31 14:28

Darfur and Somalia are on top of the agenda at the African Union special summit taking place in Tripoli, Libya where leaders are tackling trouble spots.

AU to hold special summit

2009-08-29 09:55

The African Union will hold a special summit in Libya on the eve of the 40th anniversary of Muammar Gaddafi's coup to discuss the continent's trouble spots.

Fighting kills 11 in Mogadishu

2009-07-12 22:12

Somali government troops backed by AU peacekeepers battled insurgents in recent clashes that killed at least 11 people in north Mogadishu, officials said.

Ransom payment illegal - AU

2009-07-06 09:50

African leaders have condemned the payment of kidnap ransoms to free hostages, saying the practice should be made illegal because the cash is used to fund violence.

Niger economy is booming

2009-07-05 10:40

Niger, a deeply impoverished and arid West African country, last year posted an impressive overall GDP growth rate of 9.5%, up from 3.3% the previous year.

AU leaders reach compromise

2009-07-03 08:16

African leaders have reached a compromise on the powers of an AU Authority that will co-ordinate key policies, but have little power to act without a mandate from member states.

Leaders differ on AU gvt

2009-07-02 14:51

African leaders at a summit are struggling to overcome divisions on a proposed "African government", as Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi presses for an AU authority.

Resolve Somalia unrest - Ping

2009-07-01 10:10

The AU chief Jean Ping says African nations need to devote more attention to ending the unrest in Somalia, which has been "abandoned" to its fate for too long.

AU to aid farmers

2009-06-30 12:37

African leaders are facing growing calls to follow through on pledges to help the continent's farms, which are threatened by climate change and hampered by poor funding.

Calls for strike in Niger

2009-06-29 17:55

Niger's opposition has called for a nationwide lockdown to protest against plans by President Tandja to change the constitution.

Ex-leader to attend AU summit

2009-06-28 20:02

Ousted Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana has arrived in Libya ahead of an AU summit, where he will meet leaders to discuss his country's crisis.

Arabs crucial in Darfur peace

2009-06-26 08:48

Former SA president Thabo Mbeki says no lasting peace can be secured in Darfur without the involvement of the Arab tribes.

Violence displaces 159 000

2009-06-24 10:32

Fierce fighting between forces loyal to Somalia's embattled government and a hardline insurgency has displaced 159 000 people, the UN refugee agency says.

AU supports Somali plea

2009-06-22 15:55

The African Union is supporting Somalia’s plea for neighbouring countries to send troops to help fight Islamists insurgents.

Concern about Madagascar

2009-06-21 11:17

Southern African leaders have urged Madagascar's political rivals to commit to peaceful negotiations and refrain from violence three months after the ouster of president Marc Ravalomanana.

Search for more news:  

 
Traffic
Lottery
 
  • Thursday Citrusdal - 16:22 PM
    Road name: N7
    ROADWORKS - stop / go controls in operation between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam (until 2014)
  • Monday Ventersburg - 05:24 AM
    Road name: N1
    ROADWORKS - construction works are underway with a deviation in operation just north of the town centre
 
More traffic reports...
 

Jobs [change area]

Property [change area]

Travel - Look, Book, Go!

Southern Sun - Maputo

Spend 3 nights and pay for 2 at Southern Sun - Maputo for only R4 621 per person sharing. Includes accommodation, return flights, airport taxes and airport transfers. Book now!

Kalahari.com - shop online today

gobii 7” colour LCD eReader + R160 eBook voucher – As seen on TV

Read eBooks, watch videos and listen to music with this great eReader, now only R799. Buy now.

Sizzling hot Weber offer!

57cm compact braai + FREE cover + FREE fish braai for R1299.95. While stocks last. Buy now.

Buy Gordon Ramsay’s ultimate cookery course book + Bokke Se Komuis for FREE!

Buy Gordon Ramsay’s ultimate cookery course for just R368 and get Bokke Se Kombuis, valued at R180, for FREE! Offer valid while stocks last. Buy now!

Wreck It Ralph now available

You and your kids will love this hilarious, arcade-game-hopping adventure from Walt Disney. Available on DVD, Blu-ray and in 3D. Buy now!

Hot and exclusive Coby 7" wifi tablet – only R1299.95

Don’t miss out on this super hot deal of the week, save R300 on the Coby 7” tablet! Dispatched within 24hrs + free delivery. While stocks last. Buy now!

OLX Free Classifieds [change area]

Blackberry z10 (1 day old)

For Sale, Cell Phones - Accessories in South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Date May 13

Urgent Sale

Vehicles, Motorcycles - Scooters in South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Date May 13

Aupairs

Jobs, Au pairs & nannies in South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Date May 12

There are new stories on the homepage. Click here to see them.
 
News24
English
Afrikaans
isiZulu
|  OLX  |  PriceCheck  |  Property24  |  Kalahari.com  |  Careers24

Hello 

Create Profile

Creating your profile will enable you to submit photos and stories to get published on News24.


Please provide a username for your profile page:

This username must be unique, cannot be edited and will be used in the URL to your profile page across the entire 24.com network.

Settings

Location Settings

News24 allows you to edit the display of certain components based on a location. If you wish to personalise the page based on your preferences, please select a location for each component and click "Submit" in order for the changes to take affect.








Facebook Sign-In

Hi News addict,

Join the News24 Community to be involved in breaking the news.

Log in with Facebook to comment and personalise news, weather and listings.