EMM News Explorer: African Union

Kerry [-said]: We have a close working partnership, and Nigeria is a very important leader within the African Union as well as the Economic Community of West African States,

voanews 24-MAY-13

Zuma [-said]: We also urge support for infrastructure development in the African continent, especially the North-South corridor that I have been asked to champion by my African brothers and sisters in the African Union,

thenewage 21-MAY-13

Tamborinyoka [ said]: He appraised Sadc leaders and key members of the African Union about the situation in Zimbabwe because they are the guarantors of the GPA and therefore the inclusive government,

theindependent 15-MAY-13

Davutoglu [ added]: From the very beginning of the crisis in Mali, we have, as a brother country, extended our helping hand to our brothers. We exerted efforts to draw international attention to Mali. We gave some help by attending African Union Donors Conference. We are continuing our efforts towards securing Mali's territorial integrity and national unity, establishment of a democratic regime, and enabling sustainable economic development,

aa 13-MAY-13

Tamborinyoka [-said]: The Prime Minister is on a tour to meet with guarantors of the GPA (Global Political Agreement) in both SADC and the African Union to press for the full implementation of agreed reforms and a summit to set the ground rules for a credible plebiscite in Zimbabwe,

apanews 03-MAY-13

Tamborinyoka [-said]: The meeting with President Zuma was the first during the premier’s regional tour, as well as other countries in Africa, to sensitise heads of State on developments in Zimbabwe where the guarantors, Sadc and the African Union, should ensure the environment is conducive to the holding of a free and fair election,

thezimbabwemail 30-APR-13

Tamborinyoka [-said]: SADC and the African Union should ensure that the environment is conducive to the holding of a free and fair election,

thezimbabwemail 29-APR-13

Al Bashir [-said]: It is not coincidence that your meeting comes in contemporary with the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of the African Unity Organization, which walked accelerated steps towards the African unity to become the African Union

smc 28-APR-13

Nesirky [-said]: African Union's recent invitation calling on the government of Sudan and the Sudan People 's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) to engage in direct talks as soon as possible,

xinhuanet_en 19-APR-13

Johnson Sirleaf [said:]: Malawi’s first and Africa’s second female President, could not have come onto the stage at a better time, particularly since the African Union declared 2010 to 2020 African Women’s Decade.

nyasatimes 18-APR-13

Tyler [ said]: In Africa, connectivity is an issue. Getting around the continent is not easy. Aviation connectivity is a catalyst for economic growth. But those ties must be enabled by agreements among governments. There is outstanding potential for greater aviation connectivity among African states to drive development. The African Union's objectives center on unity, and development--both economic and social. Aviation can be a key driver in achieving those goals. As the African Union celebrates its first half-century of

nieuwsbank 16-APR-13

Kiir [-said]: The issue of Abyei is one of the issues which remain unresolved. We have accepted the proposal of the African Union High Implementation Panel, but the other side [Sudan] refused and asked for extra time for engagement, which the AU accepted,

sudanjem 11-APR-13

Nyakairima [-remarked]: We have decided to halt the operations until we consult with the new regime. We're still there and we are going nowhere until we have consulted. We're officially there under the African Union

apanews 03-APR-13

Lamamra [ said]: The council has decided to suspend with immediate effect Central African Republic from all African Union activities and to impose sanctions, travel restrictions and an asset freeze on Seleka's leaders,

latimes 26-MAR-13

Zuma [-told]: As a member of the African Union, South Africa rejects any efforts to seize power by force,

thisdayonline 25-MAR-13

Mthembu [-said]: We believe that the outcomes of the summit and the meeting of the 15 African Heads of State will be instructive on the consolidation of trade within BRICS and within the African Union and as well as consolidation of cooperation in the area of investment between these countries,

xinhuanet_en 25-MAR-13

Margelov [-noted]: Russia takes a serious view the African Union's actions to strengthen security, which should get the broadest international support,

itartass_en 19-MAR-13

Nuland [-said]: Somalia, countries in the region, the AU (African Union) want the way the thing is structured to be reviewed in light of the new realities. … We do need to maintain the embargo on non-state actors, on al Shabaab, et cetera.

tribune 12-FEB-13

Nuland [-said]: Somalia, countries in the region, the AU (African Union) want the way the thing is structured to be reviewed in light of the new realities. ... We do need to maintain the embargo on non-state actors, on al Shabaab, et cetera.

garoweonline 12-FEB-13

Harper [-said]: We're participating in the African Union's mining sector initiative which is really essential if Africa is not only not simply going to exploit its resources but do so in a way that is ultimately of benefit to all the people who live in Africa,

news 08-FEB-13

Davutoglu [-stated]: The Donors Conference organized by the African Union in Addis Ababa last week was a step on the right direction. Turkey also participated in the Conference and will contribute to AFISMA and Malian defence and security forces,

aa 04-FEB-13

Prodi [-said]: With the help of the international community, through the UN, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States [Ecowas] and the European Union, the Malian government has to take the initiative,

namibian 31-JAN-13

Margelov [-said]: Russia actively supports encouraging activity in the implementation of the African Union’s road map coordinated at a summit of Sudanese and South Sudanese heads of state in Addis Ababa last September,

itartass_en 26-JAN-13

Andris Piebalgs [stated:]: This year marks the 50 th anniversary of the Africa Union, which, like the European Union, works relentlessly on strengthening economic and political integration in Africa and cooperation with external partners, first and foremost the EU. Today's numerous challenges in Africa and Europe call, more than ever, for coordinated responses both at the continental, trans-continental and global level. He added:

dg 26-JAN-13

Andris Piebalgs [stated:]: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Africa Union, which, like the European Union, works relentlessly on strengthening economic and political integration in Africa and cooperation with external partners, first and foremost the EU. Today’s numerous challenges in Africa and Europe call, more than ever, for coordinated responses both at the continental, trans-continental and global level.

africanbrains 26-JAN-13

Michael Mann [-told]: That will be organised together with the African Union, (the regional West African group of states) ECOWAS and the United Nations,

eubusiness 21-JAN-13

Michael Mann [-told]: That will be organized together with the African Union, (the regional west African group of states) ECOWAS and the United Nations,

naharnet 21-JAN-13

Michael Mann [-told]: That will be organised together with the African Union, (the regional west African group of states) ECOWAS and the United Nations,

reliefWeb 21-JAN-13

McCully [-says]: A quarter of the world's states are members of the African Union, and Africa is of increasing interest and importance to New Zealand,

irishsun 18-JAN-13

Davutoglu [-said]: Turkey's policy on Mali is clear. We have cooperated with African Union and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in terms of re-building democratic atmosphere and protecting territorial integrity of Mali,

aa 18-JAN-13

Margelov [-said]: We used to believe and still believe that the people of Mali should receive a legitimate support, and there should be anti-radical, anti-terrorist operation under the UN and African Union auspices,

xinhuanet_en 16-JAN-13

Fabius [-added]: We are discussing with the international authorities - the UN, African Union and Europe - and there is a meeting scheduled shortly,

alertnet 15-JAN-13

Mikhail Margelov [-said]: The situation in Mali is understandable, but I believe that any military operation in Africa can and should be flying the flags of the UN and the African Union,

globalsecurity 13-JAN-13

Amum [ said]: The way forward, our president believes, is for the African Union panel of experts be given the mandate to present to the two countries non-binding opinion on disputed and claimed areas,

irishsun 05-JAN-13

Dlamini Zuma [-said]: In this regard, a long-term African Union-wide strategic framework is under development. Similarly, the four-year AU Commission Strategy (2013-2017) is being finalised,

apanews 03-JAN-13

Youssoufou Bamba [ said]: The African Union and Ecowas [Economic Community of West African States] require a logistical support package, funded by assessed contributions of the United Nations, which should be quickly endorsed by the Security Council,

ibtimes 21-DEC-12

Bensouda [-told]: Good progress has been made towards the start of the trial for two of the three individuals accused of war crimes in the rebel attack on the African Union peacekeeping base at Haskanita, North Darfur. I expect that trial to begin in 2013, although the defence has asked for its postponement until 2014

sudantribune 14-DEC-12

Karti [-told]: We are satisfied from our meetings with African leaders that the (African Union's) Peace and Security Council will not transfer the proposal to the UN Security Council,

sudanradio 05-DEC-12

Victoria Nuland [ said]: We urge both parties to resume production, while they work to resolve other bilateral issues and along with the African Union, urgently stand up the Petroleum Monitoring Committee,

sudantribune 21-NOV-12

Hollande [-said]: It is now the responsibility of the Africans - that is, the African Union and ECOWAS - to find solutions so that Mali's territorial integrity is restored, so that there can be elections, so that political dialogue can be pursued for the necessary length of time so that the groups will distance themselves from the terrorists, and finally so that intervention can be envisaged if the Africans themselves decide to take that course of action,

magharebia 20-NOV-12

Salim [ said]: We believe that this intervention by the African Union in the Sudanese situation must be encouraged. Although a united Sudan could not be maintained, peace between the two neighbours-indeed sisterly states-Sudan and South Sudan, is critical for the African continent,

sudantribune 12-NOV-12

Sékouba Konate [ said]: The African Union and ECOWAS will do anything to protect the territorial integrity of Mali,

misna 09-NOV-12

Tyler [ said]: This is a great achievement. However, if we look at all accidents the picture is different. The accident rate for non-IOSA carriers is trending at about three-and-a-half times worse than those on the registry. This is clear evidence that IOSA improves safety. The African Union is moving towards mandating IOSA. Governments of the Arab Civil Aviation Commission should be reminded of their commitment dating back to 2006 to make IOSA compulsory for the carriers in their region. Flying is safe. But it is our col

nieuwsbank 06-NOV-12

Medelci [-said]: The document which was prepared by the African Union and which we examined together in Bamako is balanced, and gives the strategic comprehensive vision for resolving the crisis in Mali,

allafrica 26-OCT-12

Tsvangirai [-said]: Zimbabwe, Sadc and the African Union (AU) will not allow an unconstitutional government. The next elections should have an uncontested outcome.

bulawayo24 19-OCT-12

Alor [-said]: The decision of the SPLM , the government of the republic of South Sudan and President Kiir in the latest meetings was that Abiye file should be moved to the Africa Union to the AU peace and security council and then to the UN security council so the AU specially Mbeki committee will this month present the issue to the UN security council possibly on the third week of this month, the AU proposal will reach the UN security council,

radiomiraya 10-OCT-12

Diarra [ said]: We have recently deployed two Formed Police Units –the first in the history of the African Union‐ to Mogadishu to help mentor and train Somali National Police officers,

apanews 30-SEP-12

Kiir [-said]: My government and I accepted unconditionally the proposal of the AUHIP (the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel) . unfortunately my brother Bashir and his government totally rejected the proposal in its totality.

AP 28-SEP-12

Mugabe [-asked]: In that case of Libya, the African Union and its peacemaking role was defied, ignored and humiliated. May we urge the international community to collectively nip this dangerous and unwelcome aggressive development before it festers?

upi 27-SEP-12

Pohamba [-said]: In Africa, the African Union Peace and Security Council has, since its inception, cooperated with the UN Security Council, towards these shared goals of conflict resolution,

xinhuanet_en 26-SEP-12

Zuma [-said]: We pursued the issue of her election because Africa needs someone who would take the African Union and its operations to another level.

iol 19-SEP-12

Zuma [ said]: The 20th of August, 2012 was a sad day on the calendar of the African Union (AU) and Africa as you lost one of the greatest sons of the continent, H.E. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. This is a painful period for the people of Ethiopia to lose such a young leader, a patriot and a visionary,

xinhuanet_en 02-SEP-12

Zuma [-said]: an exceptional leader who contributed as an active role player in various continental and global initiatives, especially in playing host to the African Union ,

xinhuanet_en 21-AUG-12

Zuma [-said]: It is an absolute tragedy for Africa and the people of Ethiopia to mourn such an exceptional leader who contributed as an active role-player in various continental and global initiatives, especially in playing host to the African Union,

vanguardngr 21-AUG-12

Rice [-said]: We are very clear that the two parties have to move quickly. This council is reviewing the issue ... every two weeks. The African Union is very much focused on the urgency of this, and together we intend to hold the parties' feet to the fire,

allafrica 12-AUG-12

Rice [-said]: There are many outstanding issues, including those in the African Union Roadmap and Resolution 2046, that remain unresolved, unaddressed, unimplemented,

allafrica 12-AUG-12

Rice [-said]: The two parties must understand that the African Union and the United Nations Security Council are dead serious about implementation of their decisions and resolutions. ... In the case of the Security Council, we've made very clear under Chapter VII that these are binding obligations and failure to comply could well result in consequences from this council on either or both parties,

allafrica 12-AUG-12

Rice [ said]: must understand that the African Union and the United Nations Security Council are dead serious about implementation of their decisions and resolutions,

indiatimes 09-AUG-12

Dlamini-Zuma [-asked]: We must as women in South Africa in particular, and women of Africa in general, embrace the African Union Decade of Women, declared as such by African Heads of State and Government in 2010.

iol 05-AUG-12

Dlamini Zuma [-said]: The vision of the African Union is an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa driven by its own citizens in the global arena...so the questions we must ask is that we as South Africans how are we going to drive the African Union and if we were not doing that its time that we start doing so,

7thspace 30-JUL-12

Hollande [-said]: The intervention should take place in the framework of the African Union and under the auspices of the United Nations.

ruvr 18-JUL-12

Dlamini-Zuma [ said]: My view is that I'm an African citizen. I am loyal to the African Union, and I will serve the African Union, and I'll work collectively with every member states,

irishsun 17-JUL-12

Dlamini Zuma [-said]: This is really what we would like to do – to make our humble contribution to the African Union ,

africaFM 17-JUL-12

Dlamini-Zuma [-said]: >Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said she would like to make a contribution to the African Union (AU). I think we [South Africa] can make a contribution to the African Union as our pan-African organisation and this is really what we would like to do — to make our humble contribution to the African Union,

zimeye 15-JUL-12

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