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African Union suspends Sudan, demanding end to Military Rule

The African Union (AU) suspended Sudan until establishment of a civilian-led transition to democracy and also demanded to resolve an entrenched and bloody crisis. The decision was taken at AU’s peace and Security Council meet in Addis Ababa, (Ethiopia’s capital). Key Highlights Background: Since December 2018 Sudan has been rocked with anger over increasing bread ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Topics: Addis Ababa • Assembly of African Union • AU Peace and Security Council • AU's secretariat • Civilian-led Transitional Authority • Continental union • European Union • Khartoum • Omar al-Bashir

Egypt elected as chairman of African Union (AU)

Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has been elected as the chairman of the African Union (AU) at the continental body’s summit in Ethiopia. El-Sisi’s election brought to an end the one-year chairmanship of Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame. The Egyptian leader is expected to focus on the fight against armed groups on the continent and rebuilding efforts ..

Topics: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi • Africa • Continental union • Continents • Egypt • Pan-Africanism • Paul Kagame • Sissi