Africa: AU Leaders At Aga-Apsa Political Meeting Issue Strong Call – Accelerate Action, Invest in Youth for Sustainable Peace

Africa: AU Leaders At Aga-Apsa Political Meeting Issue Strong Call – Accelerate Action, Invest in Youth for Sustainable Peace

The African Governance Architecture and African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Platform today commenced its 2026 Statutory Political Meeting in Addis Ababa, with a strong call for accelerated action to translate continental policy commitments into tangible results and to place youth empowerment at the heart of Africa’s governance and peace agenda. In her welcoming remarks,…

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Africa: AU Leaders At Aga-Apsa Political Meeting Issue Strong Call – Accelerate Action, Invest in Youth for Sustainable Peace

Africa: The AU Has Frozen the Somaliland Debate – Political Solutions Are Needed

Israel’s Somaliland recognition generated unusual cohesion in Africa and beyond, but condemnation hasn’t delivered a consensual solution. Israel’s December 2025 recognition of Somaliland, a secessionist northern part of Somalia, set off a series of political and diplomatic shockwaves in the Horn of Africa and Arabic Peninsula. In a region already facing acute tensions amid global…

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Africa: AU Leaders At Aga-Apsa Political Meeting Issue Strong Call – Accelerate Action, Invest in Youth for Sustainable Peace

Africa: No More Political Dynasties – Africa Is Not an Inheritance

Across our continent, a dangerous pattern is tightening its grip on our republics. Ageing leaders — once celebrated as liberators, revolutionaries, or technocrats — are quietly reshaping African states into family enterprises. Faced with mortality and anxious about what awaits them after decades in power, some are no longer strengthening institutions. They are strengthening bloodlines….

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Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party | Elections News

Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party | Elections News

Myanmar’s military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed in air attacks during election period. Published On 31 Jan 202631 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Myanmar’s military-backed party secured a sweeping victory in the country’s three-phase general election, according to state media, following the…

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Africa: AU Officials Call for Stronger Solidarity As Africa Confronts Rising Security, Political Challenges

Africa: AU Officials Call for Stronger Solidarity As Africa Confronts Rising Security, Political Challenges

Addis Ababa — African Union (AU) officials have underlined that unity and close collaboration among Member States are indispensable to confronting the continent’s mounting security, political and economic challenges. The 51st Ordinary Session of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) opened today at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa. Held under the theme “Assuring Sustainable…

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Starlink, Musk face rising political resistance in South Africa

Starlink, Musk face rising political resistance in South Africa

Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi and parliament’s communications & digital technologies portfolio chair, Khuselo Diko, have both taken to social media to voice their opposition to Musk and…

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Africa: Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso – a Shared History Collides With Political Fractures

Africa: Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso – a Shared History Collides With Political Fractures

For many decades, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali constituted one of the most integrated spaces of human and economic circulation in West Africa. Beyond simple geographical neighbours, these three former French colonies are linked by intense commercial exchange, ancient cross-border mobilities, and social and family ties. This interdependence is reflected in Ivorian demography. According…

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