Thousands flee as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance on Bukavu, Congo's second-largest eastern city, amid reports of looting and violence.

The African Union, AU, has warned against the break-up of the Democratic Republic of Congo, two days after the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group entered a second city in the country’s east.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — African leaders on Saturday elected Djibouti’s foreign minister to become the next leader of the commission than runs the continent-wide African Union. Mahmoud Ali ...

A general view of the logo and the flags of the member states of the African Union at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2024. Picture: AFP JOHANNESBURG - Elections for a new ...

ADDIS ABABA, Feb 15 (Reuters) - African leaders chose Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to chair the African Union commission on Saturday at a summit dominated by fears of the Congo ...

The African Union’s 38th Ordinary Assembly began on Saturday in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, bringing together heads of state to discuss key regional and continental issues, including peace ...

California schools face tough decisions as federal government threatens funding cuts for diversity, equity, and inclusion ...

A general view of the logo and the flags of the member states of the African Union at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2024. Picture: AFP ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - The African Union ...

Djibouti's Foreign Minister Elected to Top African Union Post ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - African leaders chose Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to chair the African Union commission ...