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African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done

Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth chair of the African Union Commission in February 2025. Politics professor Ulf Engel, who is the editor of the Yearbook on the African Union, explains the role and its challenges.

The Conversation

Must leaders be men? In Africa, it’s time for the patriarchy to give way

All-male elections at the African Union highlighted the exclusion of talented women from power. The continent cannot thrive like that, says author Minna Salami

The Guardian - UK

DRC vs Rwanda at the African Court: why it could be a decisive moment for human rights and justice on the continent

As the armed conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rages on, calls are being made for non-military solutions.

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The crisis in the DRC and the African Union response

As fighting continues in South Kivu between M23 rebels and Congolese forces in the eastern regions bordering Rwanda, uncertainty surrounding the future of the Democratic Republic of Congo grows. This week, we discuss how the African Union can assist with a International Crisis Group expert and address humanitarian risks with…

Radio France Internationale

Auburn Baseball Player Hits Inspiring Home Run Hours After Losing His Mother

Cade Belyeu hit the toughest home run of his life against Holy Cross.

Sports Illustrated

‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting

Antonio Guterres says a ‘regional escalation must be avoided at all costs’ as Rwanda-backed M23 forces gain ground.

Al Jazeera

DRC's president won't attend the AU summit, as M23 advances in South Kivu

Neither Rwandan President Paul Kagame nor his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi attended Friday's AU meeting.

Radio France Internationale

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African Union Summit opens as conflicts rage on the continent

African heads of state are gathering for their annual summit in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa this weekend, with escalating conflict in the DRC, the war and resulting humanitarian crisis in Sudan and cuts to aid from the US dominating the agenda.

Radio France Internationale

Thanks to Trump, it is now in Europe’s self-interest to compensate Africa for slavery

As the US rips up its rules-based order and threatens sovereign nations, this is the time to make allies. Reparations might help, says Liliane Umubyeyi of the African Futures Lab

The Guardian - UK

African Union Summit Opens, Overshadowed By DR Congo Conflict

The escalating conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo will dominate an African Union summit opening Saturday, with the DRC president absent after Rwandan-backed forces seized a second major city on his territory.

International Business Times

Sudan war is world's 'worst humanitarian crisis', the African Union says

African Union officials have described Sudan's civil war the "worst humanitarian crisis in the world" and warned it was leaving hundreds of thousands of children malnourished. This as the organisation's annual summit is set to open this weekend.

Radio France Internationale

DRC Conflict Overshadows African Summit

A dramatic escalation of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and swingeing US humanitarian aid cuts are set to dominate an African Union summit this week, overshadowing the election of its new chairman.

International Business Times

Sudan scene of world’s worst humanitarian crisis: African Union

Conflict hampering delivery of aid to a population suffering attacks and threat of famine.

Al Jazeera

Digital Disruption Down Under: What Brisbane’s Online Entertainment Industry Means for Investors

In recent times, the phrase "digital disruption" has emerged as a popular term in multiple sectors, indicating a significant change in how companies function and customers interact with goods and services. This trend is not limited to large international markets; it is also creating a stir in Brisbane, Australia, where…

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Peace in Sudan: what it’s going to take

Sudan, which included South Sudan up to 2011, has never known peace and stability since independence in 1956. The country’s instability stems from the absence of democratic rule; failure to manage its diversity; military coups; civil wars; and its fragmented and bloated security sector.

MarketBeat

Gold Stocks Shine as Prices Hit Record Highs—Top 3 Picks

The price of Gold surged to record highs on Friday, driven by a weak U.S. dollar, global economic uncertainties, and renewed tariff concerns.

The Conversation

African Union to get a new chair: 6 key tasks they must tackle

The African Union (AU) member states will elect a new senior leadership of the AU Commission in February 2025.

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This gold miner just made a game-changing acquisition that could boost its free cash flow, making its dividend-paying stock a top pick for investors eyeing big returns.

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The African Union has a poor record of protecting democracy. 2024 was no different

The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has congratulated the military-led government of Gabon on a successful constitutional referendum. General Brice Oligui Nguema came to power through a coup d’etat in 2023.

Radio France Internationale

France returns ancient artefacts to Ethiopia

France on Saturday began the return of some 3,500 archaeological artefacts to Ethiopia, which Paris held since the 1980s for study. This came during a visit to the region by the new Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

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I went to Autodesk University for the first time, here are the 5 things that impressed me most

From robots and VR headsets to puppies and AI software, Autodesk University had something for everyone this year.

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3 Gold Stocks to Hedge Against Market Uncertainty

As market uncertainty escalates due to geopolitical tensions and economic instability, gold continues to shine as a reliable safe haven asset. With increasing industrial demand and expectations for price appreciation, investing in gold stocks, AngloGold Ashanti (AU), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), and Barrick Gold (GOLD) could provide a strategic safeguard.…

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Autodesk is making life easier for artists with new AI capabilities

Exciting features like drawing automation and is set to accelerate workflows by automating tedious tasks.

Al Jazeera

Families want justice, ‘blood money’ for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia

As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.

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3 Gold Mining Stocks to Buy for Portfolio Safety

As gold is often seen as a safe-haven asset, gold mining companies tend to benefit when gold prices rise, offering a hedge against inflation, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical risks. Thus, amid this, it could be ideal to invest in solid gold stocks AngloGold Ashanti (AU), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), and…

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