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AU peacekeepers are leaving Somalia: what needs to happen to keep the peace

The phased withdrawal of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) began earlier this year and is scheduled to end in December 2024.

The Conversation

G20 to become G21 as world leaders agree to grant African Union permanent membership

India’s Narendra Modi welcomes AU as a ‘permanent member of the G20 family’

The Independent UK

The G20 has agreed to make the African Union a permanent member, Indian PM Modi says

The announcement came at the opening of the G20 summit, one that comes as growing global rifts and the absence of key players threatened to make reaching consensus on the thorniest issues elusive.

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The African Union is joining the G20, a powerful acknowledgement of a continent of 1 billion people

The Group of 20 of the world’s leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member

The Independent UK

G20 admits African Union as permanent member

The group of the world’s 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the global stage.

France 24

We have a lot to bring to G-20 table, says African Union chief Azali Assoumani

African Union Chairperson Assoumani confident of G-20 membership; urges members to invest in African industrialisation. Assoumani calls for world to help Africa with drought, conflicts, immigration crisis and Ukraine war. India can help Africa with capacity building and food supplies. AU to talk to Indian authorities to resolve rice export…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | African Union to join G-20 as Sherpas reach a deal; Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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African Union suspends Gabon following Ali Bongo ouster

Military rulers in Gabon were on Friday digesting the decision of the African Union (AU) to suspend the country from the regional bloc following the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.

Radio France Internationale

African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup

The body said it ‘strongly condemns the military takeover’ that resulted in the ouster of President Ali Bongo Ondimba.

Al Jazeera

African Union to ‘immediately suspend’ Gabon after military coup ousts Bongo

The African Union's Peace and Security Council said Thursday it had decided to "immediately suspend" Gabon following a coup that ousted President Ali Bongo. The decision came as the junta that took power announced it would respect Gabon’s commitments at home and abroad in a bid to reassure the international…

France 24

Indian PM Modi proposes full G20 membership for African Union

India’s offer to South Africa is part of its attempt to raise issues concerning the so-called Global South.

Al Jazeera

What’s next for security in Somalia after the AU mission ends?

The Somali government believes its army will be ready for the 2024 withdrawal of AU forces, but others aren’t so sure.

Al Jazeera

African Union issues ambiguous view on possible Niger military intervention

AU opposes countries outside Africa getting involved, but gives more nuanced position on any Ecowas military action

The Guardian - UK

African Union suspends Niger with immediate effect over July 26 coup

The AU said on Tuesday that it had noted ECOWAS’s plan of action regarding Niger and would ‘evaluate its repercussions’.

Al Jazeera

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The Guardian - UK

West African bloc prepared for military intervention after Niger coup

Ecowas says it is ready to restore democracy and describes president Mohamed Bazoum as a hostage

Radio France Internationale

West African bloc meets on Niger as AU 'rebuffs' military move

Defence leaders from West Africa’s Ecowas bloc began meeting in Ghana on Thursday to coordinate a potential military intervention in Niger, whose president was ousted in a coup. The talks come amid disagreement between African countries over the idea of foreign military action, after Ecowas said it would prepare a…

Radio France Internationale

African Union holds talks on Niger crisis amid diplomatic deadlock

The African Union brought together representatives from Niger and the West African block Ecowas on Monday for the latest talks aimed at resolving the crisis in the country, where a military junta has seized power and is holding the elected president captive.

Al Jazeera

At least six killed, 12 wounded in targeted Somali bus explosion

Somali authorities say the armed group’s attack took place on a road between Qoryoley and Marka districts.

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Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS

West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger’s president.

Al Jazeera

Timeline: A week after the coup, how has the Niger crisis unfolded?

Here is a roundup of the key events since a military coup took place in Niger on Wednesday, July 26.

The Independent UK

African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity

The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run the West African country

The Conversation

African Union: climate action offers organisation unique chance for revival

Much has been written about the decision by certain African countries to send out a peace mission to Ukraine in May. Reporters, however, failed at the time to pick up on one notable point: that the initiative was not taken within the framework of the African Union (AU). This is…

The Hindu

Analysis | India stakes its G20 legacy on Global South imprint

G20 negotiators led by Indian Sherpa Amitabh Kant continue discussions on draft “Leader’s Declaration” for Summit in Sept. India pushing for AU membership to expand Global South's imprint in G20, diverting attention from Ukraine war. G-7 countries adamant to include war in Ukraine in G20 document, while Russia and China…

The Hindu

A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written

The report, India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2023, has a set of nearly 60 policy recommendations o deepen the partnership

Zenger

US-Israel Scientific Cooperation Frozen In Disputed Territories

US Freezes Scientific Cooperation with Israeli Entities in Disputed Territories

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