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08 Sep

Raila Odinga Seeks Blessings from Clansmen for African Union Top Seat Bid

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Azimio leader Raila Odinga has urged his clansmen to pray for his success in securing the top position at the African Union Commission (AUC). Speaking at his late father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s home in Nyamira Kang’o village, Bondo sub-county, Mr. Odinga emphasized his desire to lead the continent and reduce Africa’s dependency on European countries. Addressing his Sakwa clansmen from South Nyanza, the opposition chief said that Africa is capable of solving its own problems without relying on foreign nations. He reaffirmed his commitment to empowering the continent by seeking the AUC chairmanship. Nairobi Governor Johnston Sakaja, who was present…

21 Jul

African Union Executive Council Concludes 45th Ordinary Session

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The African Union Executive Council concluded its 45th Ordinary Session on July 19, 2024, following deliberations on crucial issues to advance the political and socio-economic development and integration of the continent. The two-day ministerial meeting featured elections and appointments to various AU organs and institutions. Key appointments included: African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights: Three judges were appointed for six-year terms. Justice Blaise Tchikaya (Congo) and Justice Stella Isibhakhomen Anukam (Nigeria) were re-elected for second terms, while Justice Duncan Gaswaga (Uganda) was newly appointed. Pan African University (PAU) Council: Kenneth Kamwi Matengu (Namibia) was re-elected as President for a…

26 Jun

African Ministers Adopt Landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy

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African ICT and Communications Ministers unanimously endorsed landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation by unlocking the potential of the new digital technologies. More than 130 African ministers and experts have virtually convened from June 11 to 13, 2024 for the 2nd Extraordinary session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Communication and ICT to ignite digital transformation across the continent amidst rapid evolutions in the sector fuelled by artificial intelligence (AI) technology and applications. The Continental AI Strategy provides guidance to African countries to harness artificial intelligence to meet Africa's development aspirations…

22 Jun

Museveni and African leaders agree to end conflict in Sudan

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Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni chaired a virtual meeting of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council Heads of State and Government at State Lodge, Nakasero. Museveni is the current Chairperson of the African Union Peace and Security Council for the month of June 2024. During the meeting, the leaders discussed the ongoing conflict in Sudan and explored ways to enhance coordinated efforts among regional and international partners to achieve peace and stability for the Sudanese people. President Museveni revealed that the war in Sudan was caused by the ideological mistakes by the country's leaders. “It is now 70…