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A view of the Bakara Market as vendors sell their product in Mogadishu, Somalia on June 17, 2026.
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Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support

Officials say the Trump administration's decision is likely to end the African Union's mission, which helps Somalia combat the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 July, 2026
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf addresses journalists after 'The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent' summit, at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome on June 20, 2025.
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'Extermination' of Palestinians must stop: African Union chair

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 February, 2026
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Egypt sends troops to Somalia amid Israel tensions

Agnese Boffano
12 February, 2026
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Somalia, Africa Union denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 December, 2025
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African Union takes up fight to correct Mercator map

Basma El Atti
19 August, 2025
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Algeria and South Africa join forces against Israel Gaza war

The New Arab Staff
16 February, 2024
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Did the African Union ban Israel delegation from its summit?

The New Arab Staff
15 February, 2024
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EU, AU, US say Horn of Africa's stability is threatened

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 January, 2024
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African Union urges end to Israel-Gaza conflict

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 October, 2023
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Somalia seeks three-month delay in AU force drawdown: letter

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 September, 2023
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Analysis
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How likely is an Al-Shabab takeover in Somalia?

Mohamed Gabobe
18 September, 2023
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AU announces second phase of Somalia troop withdrawal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 September, 2023
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Sudan army chief lambasts African Union

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 September, 2023
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Africa leaders give Niger junta week to cede power amid coup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 July, 2023
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Israel FM flies into East Africa as Iran's Raisi departs

Paul McLoughlin
17 July, 2023
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AU force in Somalia completes first phase of drawdown

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 July, 2023
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Halt in Sudan talks should not 'discourage' mediation: AU

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 May, 2023
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Morocco officials accused of intimidating W.Sahara diplomat

The New Arab Staff
31 May, 2023
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Africa must not become 'geostrategic battleground' warns AU

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 May, 2023
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Will an African-led peace settlement end Sudan's conflict?

Samuel Ramani
10 May, 2023
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Sudan: UN condemns killing of 3 World Food Programme staff

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 April, 2023