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UN security council: African countries face hurdles and dangers in getting permanent seats

There is growing global consensus among the members of the United Nations that the UN security council, responsible for maintaining international peace and security, requires reform or restructuring to reflect the current balance of forces, and to improve its working methods and ability to do its work.

The Conversation

UN takes key steps toward Somalia's takeover of its own security

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to authorize the African Union to maintain its peacekeeping operation in Somalia until the end of the year

The Independent UK

U.S.-Led Peace Talks In Geneva Aim To Resolve Sudan Conflict

U.S.-led peace talks in Geneva address Sudan's conflict with international support, aiming to bring peace and relief to the crisis.

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Somalia army vs al-Shabaab: as African Union troops leave, which is the stronger military force?

The African Union (AU) has gradually reduced its troop numbers in Somalia since late 2017, from a peak of over 22,000 to about 14,000 today. Another 4,000 AU peacekeepers are scheduled to withdraw by the end of September and the entire AU Transition Mission in Somalia is scheduled to leave…

The Conversation

EU migration policy is getting tougher: the 3 new tactics used to keep African migrants out

Nearly a decade has passed since migration to Europe from Africa and the Middle East reached a peak in 2015, referred to as the year of the “migrant crisis”. Over a million people from Africa and the Middle East applied for asylum in the European Union (EU).

The Conversation

Three Americans appear in court over failed coup attempt in DR Congo

Three Americans appear in court over last month's botched coup attempt in DR Congo. The defendants could be facing the death penalty after being accused of terrorism, murder and criminal association. Also, pro-democracy activists in Sudan say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed around 40 people in the…

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The Independent UK

AP interview: Divisions among the world's powerful nations are undermining UN efforts to end crises

The UN peacekeeping chief says deep divisions especially among the world’s most powerful nations have significantly undermined what the United Nations can do to help nations move from conflict to peace

The Conversation

African Standby Force turns 20: has it helped keep the peace? The pros and cons

It’s been 20 years since the African Standby Force was established by the African Union (AU). The standby force is mandated to implement the AU’s right to intervene in African situations that require military force. This year, the AU is reviewing the force’s successes and failures.

Radio France Internationale

US and DRC's partners call on Rwanda to punish forces over attack

The United States has called on Rwanda to punish forces behind an attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Both Kinshasa and the US accuse Kigali of meddling in DRC's affairs.

International Business Times

AU Summit Seeks To Raise Africa's Voice On Global Stage

The African Union's annual summit will open on Saturday against the backdrop of coups in Gabon and Niger and a political crisis in Senegal, posing challenges for the bloc as it seeks to amplify its international presence.

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Addis summit raises questions about AU’s muted stance on Ethiopia rifts

For years, AU officials have refrained from addressing atrocities in Ethiopia. Analysts say this is strategic.

The Hindu

Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA President

The Security Council has progressively been unable to take decisions in recent years to strengthen global peace and security, UNGA President Dennis Francis said at a media briefing shortly after holding talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

International Business Times

Azali Assoumani, The Comoros' Putschist Turned President

The president of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, is a former coup leader who later became a civilian ruler, the chairman of the African Union and another African leader who changed the constitution to allow him to stand for an extra term.

Radio France Internationale

Comoros leader tipped for re-election despite economic hardship, immigration row

The people of Comoros go to the polls on Sunday, with President Azali Assoumani expected to win re-election amid a partial opposition boycott. Some voters are disillusioned after a year of economic difficulties and a major row over immigration to neighbouring Mayotte, an island in the archipelago that is a…

The Independent UK

The Green Wall project to restore the African Sahara is collapsing

Security issues, political apathy and insufficient funding threaten to derail Africa’s boldest conservation project

The Hindu

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to pay State visit to India from December 4-6

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto will pay a State visit to India from December 4-6 on the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu

Radio France Internationale

UN and AU sign deal to correct injustices suffered by African nations

The United Nations has agreed a new human rights agreement with the African Union aimed at reinforcing peace and security on a continent that has been "the double victim of injustice".

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