As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.

As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.
The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent.
Beijing’s detractors claim it lures in African countries with big loans, but the continent’s leaders also have a choice.
We discuss the role of musicians and influencers in the ongoing protests against the Kenyan government.
We all need to re-embrace the dream of African unity and demand freedom of movement for all Africans on the continent.
President Mohamud ‘objects’ to Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, territory Somalia claims as its own.
Continental integration must be the primary agenda of this year’s African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.
For years, AU officials have refrained from addressing atrocities in Ethiopia. Analysts say this is strategic.
The African Union cannot ensure sustainable peace on the continent with empty statements on ‘brotherly relations’.
As the mineral-rich DR Congo prepares to vote for a new president this December, opponents are already crying foul.
The impoverished country goes to the polls on Thursday after weeks of protests over alleged electoral irregularities.
Sudan army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan also called for rival Rapid Support Forces to be designated as ‘terrorists’.
India managed to get disparate group to sign off on a final statement despite pointed disagreements.
Niger’s new rulers are locked in a standoff. Will they be successful in their attempts to remove French troops?