African Union

Israel foils diplomatic attack in African Union

An expansive diplomatic effort by the Foreign Minister prevented the AU from stripping Israel of its observer status and declaring that Israel had committed genocide.

South Africa:

Ruling party welcomes expulsion of Israeli diplomat

South Africa's governing ANC party says expulsion of Israeli diplomat from African Union summit was "encouraging".

Israeli delegation removed from African Union summit

The Israeli delegation, which has observer status in the union, was removed due to pressure from Algeria and South Africa.

African Union rejects bid to strip Israel of observer status

Attempt by Algeria and South Africa to revoke Israel of its status as observer in African Union rejected.

Jewish leaders applaud Israel's rejoining African Union

Conference of Presidents welcomes reestablishment of Israel’s observer status in the African Union.

Israel rejoins African Union as an observer

For first time since 2002, Israel rejoins 55-member African Union, the largest organization in Africa.

African leaders denounce Trump's 'Deal of the Century'

African Union says Trump's Middle East plan is "illegitimate". South African President: It is reminiscent of apartheid resolutions.

Abbas: Al-Quds is occupied

PA chairman accuses Israel of implementing a policy of ethnic cleansing in Jerusalem.

Abbas urges African leaders to get involved in peace process

PA chairman speaks at African Union summit, reiterates that U.S. can no longer broker peace talks and calls for international involvement.

Abbas urges African Union to support French initiative

PA chairman calls on African Union member states to support the French peace initiative, which Israel rejects.

Rivlin wants stronger ties with Africa

President Rivlin meets with Ivory Coast FM, declares that Israel aims to obtain observer status in the African Union.

Watch: Obama Claims 'I Could Win a Third Term'

Obama tells African Union he's been a "pretty good" president, laments the lack of a third term in America 'but the law is the law.'

Al Qaeda Affiliate Strikes African Union Base in Somalia

Al Shabaab launches car bomb followed by hours-long gun battle against peacekeepers, claims it killed 35 soldiers.

Sudanese President Escapes South Africa Before War Crimes Trial

Omar al-Bashir was to be tried for war crimes committed in Darfur - and one paper claims he escaped with help from the SA government.

Liberman to Bid for Israeli Observer Status in African Union

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman to visit Africa for the first time in five years, calls Africa 'a key objective in foreign policy.'

S. African Wins Top Post

African Union To Be Chaired By Ex Wife Of Jacob Zuma

Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former wife of South Africa's president, will chair the African Union.

Somalia: Shabab Becomes Al-Qaeda Franchise

The Shabab terror militias in Somalia touted their accession to the ranks of the multinational Al-Qaeda terror conglomerate

South Africa Go Home

African States Rebuff South African Leadership Pretensions

South Africa's failure to win the top job in the African Union reflects resentment over South African pretentiousness and relative success.

African Union Finally Recognizes Libya's New Leaders

African Union officially recognizes Libya’s National Transitional Council as the country’s legitimate leadership.

AU 'Encouraged' by Libyan Rebels

The African Union says it is encouraged by promises made by Libya’s NTC, will discuss the possibility of recognizing it.

AU Won't Recognize Libyan Rebels

African Union declines to recognize Libyan rebels, calls for formation of an all-inclusive transitional government.

Clinton Attempts to Enlist Africa Against Qaddafi

Secretary of State Clinton sought to combat an African predisposition to protect Qaddafi

Analysis of Libyan Peace Overtures: Surrender or Poisoned Fruit

The Libyan Government's call for unconditional peace talks can be interpreted as surrender or an attempt to split its adversaries.