Sudan army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan also called for rival Rapid Support Forces to be designated as ‘terrorists’.
India managed to get disparate group to sign off on a final statement despite pointed disagreements.
Niger’s new rulers are locked in a standoff. Will they be successful in their attempts to remove French troops?
Regional bloc ECOWAS is pushing for a diplomatic solution, but could growing tensions lead to war?
Berlin makes decision after the European Union and France cut financial aid to the West African nation last week.
After a flurry of diplomatic activities, the warring parties seem far from engaging in any meaningful negotiations.
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India’s leader has suggested a full Group of 20 membership for the African Union.
The visits come as global powers continue to tussle for influence on the continent of 1.3 billion people.
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The AU mission is yet to confirm the number of casualties although al-Shabab claims to have killed 137 soldiers.
In Sudan, ‘African solutions to African problems’ is proving to be a hollow mantra.
AU Commission chief confirms Israel was not invited to the weekend summit where Israeli ambassador was removed.
The bloc’s leaders gather again as Africa is grappling with many challenges.
The mass pardoning comes one week after Mali sentenced 46 of the jailed Ivorian soldiers to 20 years in prison.
President Joe Biden is trying to revive US relations with the continent as China and Russia expand their influence.
