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    Op-Ed: As U.S. ‘America First’ Policies Threaten Africa, Who Stands up for Its Citizens?
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    01 May 2025

    Op-Ed: As U.S. ‘America First’ Policies Threaten Africa, Who Stands up for Its Citizens?

    Trump’s visa bans, aid cuts, and trade restrictions are closing doors for African countries and citizens.

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    18 February 2025

    Who is Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the African Union's Newly Elected Chairman?

    After two decades of shaping Djibouti's foreign policy, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf plans to strengthen Africa's position amid international polarization.

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    08 February 2021

    African Union Commission Re-Elects Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat

    Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat has been re-elected for the African Union Commission chairperson amidst the continent's race for COVID-19 vaccines.

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    22 October 2020

    The African Union Condemns Violence Against #EndSARS Protesters in Nigeria

    The African Union Commission chairperson has (finally) condemned the deadly violence against protesters calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria. However, many feel the body's declaration is a little too late.

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    21 September 2020

    Former President of Botswana Ian Khama Condemns Zimbabwean Government

    Former Botswana President Ian Khama has condemned Zimbabwe's government and joined solidarity with #ZimbabweanLivesMatter.

    'This Is One Too Many'—African Union Condemns the Murder of George Floyd
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    01 June 2020

    'This Is One Too Many'—African Union Condemns the Murder of George Floyd

    "The African Union is distressed to witness yet another unwarranted execution of another African-American male."

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    16 April 2020

    African Union Condemns Trump for Suspending Funding of World Health Organization

    Chairman of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called Trump's decision to suspend funding of the World Health Organization amid the COVID-19 outbreak, 'deeply regrettable'.

    Ethiopia Will Now Grant Visas on Arrival to African Travelers
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    09 October 2018

    Ethiopia Will Now Grant Visas on Arrival to African Travelers

    Ethiopia is the latest African nation to ease travel for African foreign nationals.

    44 African Countries Signed The Continental Free Trade Agreement, Here Are The Ones That Didn't
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    22 March 2018

    44 African Countries Signed The Continental Free Trade Agreement, Here Are The Ones That Didn't

    Africa's two biggest economies, South Africa and Nigeria, withheld from signing the agreement to establish The African Continental Free Trade Area.

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    30 November 2017

    The African Union Agrees on Emergency Plan to Evacuate African Migrants From Libya

    This plan was drawn at a summit in Côte d'Ivoire.

    "Golden Goliath:" Zimbabweans React to Robert Mugabe Mocking Trump In UN Speech
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    22 September 2017

    "Golden Goliath:" Zimbabweans React to Robert Mugabe Mocking Trump In UN Speech

    Robert Mugabe openly criticized Donald Trump during his speech at the UN on Thursday, but the hypocrisy is too much for some folks to ignore.

    MacDella Cooper Is On a Mission to Become Liberia's Next Female President
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    07 September 2017

    MacDella Cooper Is On a Mission to Become Liberia's Next Female President

    Liberia's only female presidential candidate shares her plans for the country.

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