Sharm-El-Sheikh - Africa Union (AU) Chairman Jakaya Kikwete has commended Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga for setting aside their personal interests and agreeing to form a grand coalition government for the sake of peace and unity.

Mr Kikwete, who is Tanzania's president, said at the opening of the 11th AU summit of Heads of State and government on Monday that Kenya's model of a grand coalition government formed after the post-election skirmishes early...

Sharm-El-Sheikh - Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has stressed the urgent need to finalise the integration process of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) into the African Union (AU).

"The finalisation seems to be a priority, considering the coherence and cohesion requirements in the African efforts for the continent's social and economic development," he told the 9th session of the Heads of State and Government Committee on NEPAD's implementation....

By Luyanda Makapela

Sharm El Sheikh – The African Union (AU) Commission has signed a $40 million peace support programme with the Italian government to support regional border projects.

Addressing reporters at the AU Summit in Sharm-El-Sheikh on Tuesday, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Ramantane Lamamra said the sanctioned programme to demarcate the borders and eliminate conflicts would see an end to Africa’s border-ignited conflicts.

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By Luyanda Makapela

Sharm-El-Shaikh – Africa must assume its responsibilities and do all in its power to help the political parties in Zimbabwe to work together in the interest of their country, says African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Jean Ping.

"We need to work together as a continent to find workable solutions in the current situation happening in Zimbabwe while bringing peace and stability in the area," Mr Ping said while addressing the official opening...

Pretoria - The Presidency has noted reports claiming that South Africa intends to recognise President Robert Mugabe following the recently-held Presidential election run-off in Zimbabwe.

“The Presidency wishes to emphasise that these reports do not emanate from statements made by any official of the South African government,” the Presidency said in a statement on Monday.

As a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), South Africa will consider the...