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African Think Tanks on the Rise
African Union | 02.03.12 By Motaroki
A recently released report ranking the world’s think tanks shows that African think tanks are on the rise and are in some cases ranking with the best of the best when it comes to public policy research and civic engagement.
African Union will now Support Kenyan War with Al-Shabaab
African Union, Central Africa, East Africa, North Africa, Uncategorized | 11.17.11 By Motaroki
The Kenya Defense Forces now have Pan African backing for their war against the self professed Terrorist organization, Al-Shabaab. The African Union will more than double their forces in the country and expand their peace keeping role to include combat. Uganda has also unilaterally committed troops to fight alongside the Kenyans.
AU-EU Partnership Launches Renewable Energy Program
African Union, Features | 09.20.10 By Bola Omisore
With a $6.5 million pledge, the AU-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) has launched the Renewable Energy Cooperation Program (RECP), created to provide sustainable energy sources for both Europe and Africa.
Uganda Rescinds Decision and “Invites” Sudan’s al-Bashir
African Union, East Africa, North Africa | 06.09.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Uganda has backtracked on a decision to bar the Sudanese president from the African Union (AU) summit in Kampala next month, saying Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted for war crimes, has actually been invited.
Sudan Demands Uganda Apology
African Union | 06.07.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Sudan on Sunday demanded a retraction and an apology from Uganda for not inviting Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir to an African Union (AU) summit in Kampala next month.
Museveni: “Bashir Not Invited To AU Meeting”
African Union | 06.07.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who faces the risk of arrest on war crimes charges, has not been invited to next month’s African Union conference in Uganda, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said in a statement.
African Union, ICC Differ on Sudanese President’s Charges
African Union, North Africa | 02.05.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
The African Union said Friday a decision by the International Criminal Court to consider adding genocide charges to an arrest warrant for President Omar al-Bashir harms the peace process in Sudan.





