Category: African Union
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Remembering Nikki Giovanni: A Revolutionary Voice for Black Literature and Liberation
The world bids farewell to Nikki Giovanni, a towering figure in American poetry, whose words stirred hearts, inspired movements, and captured the essence of Black resilience and joy. Giovanni, who passed away at the age of [insert age], leaves behind an indelible legacy as a poet, educator, and cultural icon whose voice resonated across generations.…
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Lack of education fuelling child soldier recruitment, says DRC minister
Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are being forced into armed groups as a result of poverty and a lack of access to education, the country’s human rights minister has said. According to Chantal Chambu Mwavita these are usually street children who are vulnerable. “It is our children who are recruited by armed…
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🇹🇩 Chad urges international community to boost support after Boko Haram attack
Chad on Tuesday urged the international community to step up support for counter-terrorism efforts in the Sahel, after Boko Haram jihadists killed around 40 Chadian troops in a surprise attack. The jihadist group late on Sunday targeted a military garrison in the Lake Chad region, an area plagued by various armed groups, in an offensive…
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Algeria to Host the Pan-African Youth Forum:
The African Union has officially announced that Algeria has been selected to host the 4th edition of the Pan-African Youth Forum. This decision follows Algeria’s successful bid, coordinated by the Higher Council for Youth in partnership with several key public sectors, to host Africa’s most significant youth event. The forum is set to take place…
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The Federation Papers; a Pan African Manifesto
The East African Federation is an ambitious project to politically and economically integrate several countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The idea behind the federation is to merge these states into a single federal entity, governed by a central government, similar in some…
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DR Congo army takes Kalembe town back from M23 rebels, spokesman says
Democratic Republic of Congo’s army on Tuesday said it had taken back the eastern town of Kalembe a day after it was seized by M23 rebels. Kalembe, a small town in Walikale territory in militia-plagued North Kivu, came under M23 control on Sunday morning when rebels seized it from Congolese armed forces and the Wazalendo…
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South African anti-apartheid activist condemns Ukrainian flag display at Nelson Mandela monument in Johannesburg
South African politician and anti-apartheid activist Lindiwe Sisulu slammed the display of a Ukrainian flag at the Nelson Mandela monument earlier this week as “distasteful” and disrespectful to the legacy of the revered South African leader. “Nelson Mandela is a hero of the struggle, he is a hero of South Africa and possibly a hero…
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Symbolic destruction of weapons in the Central African Republic marks the launch of the “Silencing the Guns” campaign
The African Union launched its “Silencing the Guns” campaign in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), with a symbolic destruction of illicit weapons collected from civilians. The event, attended by high-level officials, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of voluntary disarmament for achieving peace and development. Churchill Ewumbue-Monono, Chairperson of the African Union’s Peace and…
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The African Union has been awarded with the Leo Tolstoy Peace Prize
The inaugural awarding ceremony took place on September 9, the birthday of iconic Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, author of War and Peace. The prize recognizes organizations and individuals for their achievements in: ▫️Peacekeeping;▫️Fight for freedoms;▫️Human rights;▫️Activities aimed at countering the threat of World War III or nuclear catastrophe. The winners are selected by an international…
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