As Rwanda’s Kagame steps down, the baton is passes to Egypt’s el-Sissi, seen as more likely to focus on security issues than expanding powers of body.
African Union articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Sudan President Reportedly Softens Stance Amid Protests
Sudan’s crackdown on anti-government protesters could jeopardize efforts to normalize relations with the United States, some key U.S. observers say.
DR Congo President Has Officially Won, But Can he Govern?
By all official measures, Felix Tshisekedi has won the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo. But would the president elect be able to govern?
The African Union and the Struggle for Democracy in Africa
The AU hopes that an African-run system for observing and assessing democratic elections in the continent will help bring a democratic peace that can enable development in the continent.
Should the African Union Takeover UN Peacekeeping in Africa?
Three African countries in United Nations’ Security Council have draft a resolution that could shift peacekeeping responsibilities to the AU.
African Leaders Meet For ‘Last Push’ On AU Reforms
African leaders are set to gather this weekend for a special summit aimed at pushing through long-debated reforms to their pan-continental body.
African Union To Observe Presidential Election In Cameroon
AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki, has deployed a 12-members long-term elections observation mission ahead of the 07 October 2018 presidential election in Cameroon.
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies
Kofi Annan,one of the world’s most celebrated diplomats,a symbol of the United Nations who was the first black African SG of the world body, has died.
Reviewing the Players Set to Influence Zimbabwe’s elections
The first round of the presidential election will be held on 30 July. If there is no presidential candidate that is able attain 50 percent plus one vote, the second round is planned for September 8.
#termisup: A Message For Africa Day May 25, 2018
The amount of lives lost because of third-termist drives is appalling. Africans cannot keep losing their lives so that a few can enjoy power. Africa’s development cannot continue to be held hostage by these few.