Africa - especially South Africa, which is part of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) grouping - finds itself in a rather delicate situation in the clash ... Read more »
At least 1,500 people have been killed in an escalating armed conflict between Boko Haram insurgents and security forces in the north-east of Nigeria, reports Amnesty ... Read more »
Zimbabwean media reports that the AU's Peace and Security Council has urged the bloc not to attend the summit, citing the EU's selection of African delegates. The EU denied ... Read more »
Human security will likely be shaped by increased displacement and conflict, made worse by climate stresses, and some low-lying states may face a loss of their territory, says the ... Read more »
For Africa and Europe, the summit could help each continent reassert its unity as a power bloc in a world marked by a shift of power to the East, writes Damien Helly. Read more »
The European Union (EU) has urged African governments to attend the EU-Africa summit after Zimbabwe said the African Union has directed its members to boycott the summit. President ... Read more »
Analysts say the decision by former army chief, Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, to run for president comes at a time the U.S. is pushing Cairo to improve its treatment of journalists and ... Read more »
The United Nations has queried the government over problematic electricity supply to citizens and has raised a number questions the government must answer over increased ... Read more »
Relief workers and agencies in the country have warned of an imminent humanitarian crisis as refugee camps reach capacity and assistance is stretched. Read more »
The United Nations Refugees Agency has expressed shock and sadness after scores drowned in Western Uganda when their boat capsized. Read more »
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