Egyptian President Al-Sisi Takes Over as AU Chairperson

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has handed the African Union chairmanship over to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The ceremony was the climax of the organisation's 32nd Ordinary Session, in which heads of state and government met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Kagame expressed confidence that his successor would take the AU to greater heights.

Africa: Kagame Hands Over AU chair to Sisi

East African, 11 February 2019

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Sunday handed over the African Union chairmanship to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Read more »
Africa: Key Decisions of the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union

African Union, 11 February 2019

DECISION ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AfCFT) Read more »
Africa: Will Egypt's Al-Sisi Steer the AU to Greater Heights After Kagame Reign Ends?

Nation, 6 January 2019

A key development on Africa's diplomacy in 2019 will be on hand from mid-January to early February when the Heads of State and government convene for the 32nd summit at the African… Read more »

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Heads of State and Government of the 55 African countries in the African Union begin the organisation's 32nd ordinary session in Addis Ababa.

Africa: We Must Face the World as a Unified Bloc, Kagame Urges Leaders

New Times, 11 February 2019

President Paul Kagame has called for consistency in the African Union's reform process, urging leaders not to be fearful of change as it would be counterproductive. Read more »
Africa: AU Must Fund Itself, Says Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa

The Herald, 11 February 2019

THE 32nd Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly kicked off yesterday with President Mnangagwa challenging member states to equally share the burden of funding the… Read more »
Africa: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi Takes Over as AU Chair

Deutsche Welle, 10 February 2019

After being suspended from the African Union in 2013, Egypt is seeking to enhance its standing in Africa. Egypt's focus is on security, trade and migration. Read more »
Africa: The 32nd AU Heads of State and Government Summit Kicks Off

African Union, 10 February 2019

The supreme organ of the African Union (AU), the Assembly, which comprises Heads of State and Government of all the 55 African countries, has begun its 32nd ordinary session. The… Read more »
Africa: African Union Seeks 'Durable Solutions' to Continent's Refugee Crisis

Deutsche Welle, 9 February 2019

Many people who flee from crisis situations are unable to leave their own countries. DW journalists have analysed Africa's refugee crises: Internally displaced people are the most… Read more »
Africa: Kenyatta Calls for Increased Private Sector Participation Health Sector

Capital FM, 9 February 2019

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for increased partnerships between national governments and the private sector in the provision of health services in Africa. Read more »