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US-Africa relations under Biden: a mismatch between talk and action

YoopyaNov 1, 2024November 1, 20240

In his first year in office, US president Joe Biden committed to resetting US-Africa relations based on a doctrine of equal partnership. He sent his secretary

Africa on the UN security council: why the continent should have two permanent seats

YoopyaSep 21, 2024September 21, 20240

Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the

Rwanda announces visa-free travel for all Africans as continent opens up to free movement of people

YoopyaNov 5, 2023November 5, 20230

Rwanda announced Thursday that it will allow Africans to travel visa-free to the country, becoming the latest nation on the continent to announce such a

The African Union imposes an immediate suspension on Niger after coup on 26 July.

YoopyaAug 23, 2023August 23, 20230

The African Organisation has suspended Niger’s membership a month after a coup d’état by general Abdourahmane Tchiani. The group’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) again

U.S. donates 17 million J&J doses to African Union

YoopyaOct 16, 2021June 13, 20230

President Joe Biden told visiting Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday that the United States will make a one-time donation of more than 17 million

Rwandan singer jailed for plot to kill president

YoopyaMar 2, 2015July 3, 20230

KIGALI (Reuters) – A popular singer in Rwanda known for his renditions of the national anthem was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday

Africa: New AU Chairman Robert Mugabe Says Africa Must Pull Out of the ICC, Uhuru Pledges a Million Dollars for African Court

YoopyaFeb 2, 2015July 9, 20230

The new African Union chairman Robert Mugabe said today that Africa must pull out of the International Criminal Court. It must be on the agenda

Central Africa Republic religious hatred was underestimated: France

YoopyaJan 16, 2014November 29, 20230

(Reuters) – The level of hatred in Central African Republic between Muslims and Christians has been underestimated and is creating a “nearly impossible” situation for

Kenyan deputy president must attend his trial: ICC judges

YoopyaOct 25, 2013March 10, 20240

(Reuters) – Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto must attend all sessions of his trial at the International Criminal Court unless specifically excused, appeals judges said

African Union runs critical eye over International Criminal Court

YoopyaOct 11, 2013April 3, 20240

(Reuters) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has become a “political instrument”, Ethiopia’s foreign minister said on Friday, opening a meeting at which Africa will