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Oil for unity: What is the US mediation plan in Libya?
The plan, led by Trump in-law Massad Boulos, promises oil investments if rival factions work together.
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Djibouti votes as long-time leader seeks sixth presidential term
Politicians scrapped the presidential age limit last year, allowing Ismail Omar Guelleh to run yet again.
Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title.
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UN chief tells Al Jazeera that Security Council needs permanent Africa seat
UNSG Antonio Guterres spoke to Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa and said Africa should have a permanent seat on the UNSC.
Published On 15 Feb 2026
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African Union chair says ‘extermination’ of Palestinians must stop
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of African Union Commission, says the “extermination” of the Palestinian people must end.
Published On 14 Feb 2026
AU calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians, decries African wars
African heads of state gather in Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa for the 39th African Union Summit.
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AU summit tackles climate change and Somaliland tensions
Heads of state are arriving in Addis Ababa for the 2026 African Union Summit, with a water-focused theme centred on clim
Published On 13 Feb 2026
Are African ‘water wars’ on the horizon as AU puts the issue on its agenda?
Experts weigh in on challenges from climate change and water access to upstream-downstream conflict and industry abuse.
Trump is the ‘elephant in the room’ as the African Union holds new summit
Trump’s policies on tariffs, foreign aid and immigration have outsized impact as African Union leaders seek ‘balance’.
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A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
Turkiye’s Erdogan calls Israel’s Somaliland recognition ‘unacceptable’
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Israel of violating international law and of ‘illegal aggression’.
