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Sudan's de facto leader and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan attends an event marking the 72nd anniversary of the Sudanese Army Day at the Khartoum State Legislative Council
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Civil society opposition to Sudan's Burhan-led dialogue mounts

Sudan's anti-military and anti-war opposition has condemned the African Union Commission's endorsement of a dialogue initiative by the country's military.

Oliver Mizzi
04 September, 2026
Sudan's de facto leader and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan attends an event marking the 72nd anniversary of the Sudanese Army Day at the Khartoum State Legislative Council in Khartoum on August 15, 2026.
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African Union rejects foreign interference in Sudan

Assiah Hamed
17 August, 2026
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Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support

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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

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14 February, 2026
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Egypt sends troops to Somalia amid Israel tensions

Agnese Boffano
12 February, 2026
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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
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South Africa votes to limit ties with 'apartheid Israel'

The New Arab Staff
08 March, 2023
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Can the African Union help break Libya's political deadlock?

Ufuk Necat Tasci
07 March, 2023
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The African Union's muddled position on Israel

Suraya Dadoo
06 March, 2023
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Africa's Palestine solidarity is eclipsing that of the Arabs

Wael Kandil

Wael Kandil

01 March, 2023
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AU condemns Tunisia's 'shocking' statement on migrants

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 February, 2023
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African Union to organise Libya reconciliation conference

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 February, 2023
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Debt-laden African countries charged 'extortionate' rates, UN chief says

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 February, 2023
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Israel says ejection of envoy from AU summit 'severe'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 February, 2023
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Somalia summit vows 'final push' against Al-Shabaab

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 February, 2023
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African Union should join the G20, says US President Biden

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 December, 2022
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Ethiopia, Tigray military leaders agree humanitarian access

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 November, 2022
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The Arab League's role in the Nile dam dispute

Abdolgader Mohamed Ali
10 November, 2022
Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State.
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US's Blinken hails 'momentous step' towards Ethiopia peace

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 November, 2022
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Tigray peace talks in South Africa on October 24: Ethiopia govt

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 October, 2022