New African Union leader elected as two major crises rage
The election of the new chief comes as the conflict in Africa’s second-largest country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, ...
African leaders elect Djibouti’s foreign minister as new leader of the African Union Commission
African leaders on Saturday elected Djibouti’s foreign minister to become the next leader of the commission than runs the continent-wide African Union. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf defeated Raila Odinga, a ...
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Africa: Djibouti's Youssouf Beats Raila Odinga to AU Commission Chair
Odinga's defeat has elicited mixed reactions in Kenya. While some of his supporters expressed disappointment, others viewed it as an opportunity for Odinga to refocus on his political ambitions, ...
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AU Summit: Kagame’s anger, Congolese delegation blocked
The AU Peace and Security Council meeting in Addis Ababa crystallized tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo and ...
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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf: outsider elected to head African Union commission
Few heads of diplomacy can boast the longevity of Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, foreign minister since 2005, who was ...
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AUC Chairperson Elections Live Updates: Djibouti Wins
The elections and appointment of the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson are set to be held ...
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UN chief warns against regional war over DR Congo
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday demanded that the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ‘territorial integrity’ be respected ...
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UN chief warns against regional war over DR Congo at Africa summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday demanded that the Democratic Republic of Congo's "territorial integrity" be respected ...
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Raila Odinga Says He's Open to Serve Africa in Any Capacity: "I'm Not Bitter, I'm Happy"
Former prime minister Raila Odinga has confidently stated that the loss of his AUC bid will not deter him from offering ...