President William Ruto has pushed for an ambitious reform agenda for the African Union (AU), proposing a boost to the continental Peace Fund from $400 million to $1 billion. According to President Ruto, this will strengthen preventive diplomacy and mediation, closing the early warning and response gaps, reinforcing norms against unconstitutional changes of government, and
The Federal Republic of Somalia was on Wednesday February 11, elected to the African Union Peace and Security Council for the 2026-2028 term, marking a historic diplomatic achievement for the nation in the Horn of Africa. The election was announced during African Union proceedings ongoing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In a statement released shortly after