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Since its founding, the African Union (AU) has positioned itself as a unifying force for economic integration, conflict resolution, and continental self-determination. However, recent developments—including interstate tensions and shifting global dynamics—have raised questions about the organization's effectiveness and direction. When the 2025 AU Summit convened in February 2025, critical discussions on Africa's political and economic future took center stage. The conversations revolved around the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), responses to regional security challenges, and African representation in global governance institutions . Yet, internal divisions and leadership struggles threaten the AU's ability to represent Africa's diverse interests on the world stage.  Mvemba is joined by Dr. Solomon Dersso, adjunct professor at the University of Cape Town and founding director of Amani Africa, to analyze the AU's evolving role, the implications of the 2025 Summit, and the challenges facing the organization in maintaining unity and effectiveness.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 3/23/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Organizer, President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association-Memphis, Thomas Burrell. Mr. Burrell updated the listeners on the oral arguments presented before the Sixth Circuit Court in Cincinnati on January 30, 2025, on behalf of Black Farmers, who were denied the opportunity to file claims for deceased relatives in the $2.2 billion dollar payout. Also, information on important strategies in areas of free trade, that will help our Farmers and Black America move forward in a new Geo-political age for us. In the second segment, our guest will be Author, Scholar of Sovereign Studies, and founding executive director of the Center for Global Africa (CGA) Prof. Ezrah Aharone. Prof. Aharone, back from the 38th African Union Summit to focus on reparatory justice under the theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”,  informed us on what this should mean to us moving forward in our development process of sovereign thinking, and what we can do as members of the sixth region for generations to come. Always Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

First, we'll go international to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to hear the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley address the African Union Summit on Feb. 15, 2025. Then we'll hear commentary on the speech from Brotha Sangu and Brotha Sanni, and conclude – in the spirit of Unity – with the Brothas Sangu, Sanni and Zaharibu sharing their declarations of love to our New Afrikan Sistas. These declarations of Love and Unity will continue throughout the month. Lastly, please join us in supporting our Brotha Gha'is Muntaqim with his return to us after 50 years and burdened by age and cancer, by contributing to his GoFundMe campaign: https://gofund.me/594ca184. Kan't stop, Won't stop All Power to the People Liberate Our Elders Free Em All! Free Palestine!

On Daybreak Africa: Sudanese paramilitaries have killed more than 200 people, including women and children, in a three-day assault on villages in the country's south. The Emergency Lawyers group, which documents rights abuses, said the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacked unarmed civilians in the villages of Al-Kadaris and Al-Khelwat, in White Nile state. The UN says the humanitarian situation in eastern DRC has deteriorated dramatically. Secretary of State Rubio skips South Africa's G20 meeting amid diplomatic tensions. Analysts urge swift action after resolutions on Sudan, DRC at African Union Summit. African bishops called on Christians and all people of goodwill to engage in prayer and fasting for peace in Africa. Liberia says the cancellation of a $17 million USAID-sponsored project will have direct and indirect impact on the country's development. The reality of many children displaced by brutal violence in Darfur. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

As European leaders announce an emergency meeting to discuss Ukraine, Suzanne Lynch joins Emma Nelson to consider where ceasefire talks might go next. Plus: the African Union Summit examines the future of the continent; a look at the effects of the Santorini earthquake on hospitality; and the Japanese IT company offering ‘hangover leave’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re focusing on two major events taking place on the African continent. After this past weekend’s summit in Dar-es-Salaam, where the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) gathered to address the DRC conflict, the ceasefire has offered a glimmer of hope. However, with the conflict still ongoing, can these negotiations lead to the lasting peace the region so desperately needs? Meanwhile, in Addis Ababa, African leaders are gathering at the AU headquarters with a key focus on electing a new head of the continental body. And the big question on everyone’s lips is: will Raila Odinga finally seize the moment & take charge? Our Africa report correspondent. Crystal Orderson joins us to unpack this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re focusing on two major events taking place on the African continent. After this past weekend’s summit in Dar-es-Salaam, where the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) gathered to address the DRC conflict, the ceasefire has offered a glimmer of hope. However, with the conflict still ongoing, can these negotiations lead to the lasting peace the region so desperately needs? Meanwhile, in Addis Ababa, African leaders are gathering at the AU headquarters with a key focus on electing a new head of the continental body. And the big question on everyone’s lips is: will Raila Odinga finally seize the moment & take charge? Our Africa report correspondent. Crystal Orderson joins us to unpack this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of our interview with Kenyan writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola, she discusses in more detail this year's African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.

In Part 2 of our interview with Kenyan writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola, she discusses in more detail this year's African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.

On Daybreak Africa:Tensions escalate between Somalia and Ethiopia over an Incident at the African Union Summit. Plus, Fuel tanker drivers' strike in Nigeria over rising operational costs. Meanwhile, the ruling APC party rejects opposition calls for President Bola Tinubu's resignation. Guinea's military junta dissolves the government. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

The 37th Assembly of the African Union summit has just wrapped up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This gathering brought together leaders from across the continent, providing a crucial platform for dialogue, collaboration, and the exploration of new paths. The agenda covered a spectrum as diverse as the African continent itself, addressing peace, development, and the ever-pressing matter of security. How might the outcomes of this summit reshape the organization's policies, and what lies ahead for the nations of Africa? Erastus Mwencha, former deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission, joins us to shed some light.

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The AU has had a rough start to 2024 amid worsening regional violence and democratic backsliding among members.

France to rescind automatic citizenship for children born on Mayotte. Haiti hasn't given up on getting Kenyan police to help beat gangs controlling the capital Port au Prince.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The African Union (AU) will convene the third Men's Conference on Positive Masculinity, in Pretoria this week, with the aim of advocating for more initiatives and dialogues where young men and boys can discuss issues affecting them. President Cyril Ramaphosa noted in his weekly letter to the nation that Saturday marked the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children yearly campaign. He said one of the reasons gender-based violence (GBV) continued in South Africa, was because there was a culture of ambivalence among men who see crimes against women and children as a 'private matter' or a 'family matter'. In most cases of GBV, including domestic abuse and sexual violence, the attacker was known to the victim, he added. South Africa is co-hosting the conference with the AU Chair and President of the Comoros Azali Assoumani. The inaugural conference was held in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2021 and the second one was held in Dakar, Senegal in 2022. Ramaphosa highlighted that it was the country's priority to end GBV. "For the AU, as it is for our own country, ending GBV is a priority. Discussions are currently underway on the content of an African Convention to End Violence Against Women and Girls, executing a decision of the African Union Summit earlier this year," he said. He explained that once adopted, the convention would be the first continental legal instrument for the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls. He said South Africa was part of the AU Circle of Champions. "It is an association of African Heads of State who have committed to implementing programmes at a national and continental levels that promote positive masculinity and encourage more men and boys to be part of the fight against GBV," he explained. Ramaphosa expressed his confidence that the third AU Men's Conference on Positive Masculinity would raise the profile of prevention efforts in South Africa and in wider Africa, and that its outcomes would galvanise men and boys to play a greater role in breaking the cycle of violence. He said government had long maintained that interventions aimed at eradicating GBV in the country must focus on prevention. "If we are to raise a nation of men who are positive role models, who take care of their families, who exhibit positive masculinity and who would not countenance hurting a woman or a girl, we must work with young men," he said. MORE INTERVENTIONS Government has been engaging with civil society, academia and researchers, traditional leaders, youth organisations, the faith community and the private sector on the issue of prevention. He said a number of initiatives were underway across a range of sectors that were providing space for young and older men to discuss notions of masculinity. Men are called on to critically consider their own prejudices, preconceptions and chauvinisms that abet GBV. Ramaphosa noted that a number of government departments had interventions in place that were focused on promoting positive masculinity through dialogues, workshops, awareness-raising campaigns, psychosocial support and behavioural change programmes. "In August this year I was part of the Presidential Young Men and Boys' Indaba in Soweto. I had the opportunity to talk with a group of young men as part of the 'What about the Boys' initiative. The aim of this programme is to get young men to open up in a safe space about their own experiences with masculinity and how this impacts their own attitudes to GBV," he said. He said that citizens needed to inculcate a mindset that saw young men as part of the solution, and not just the problem. "While men are the main perpetrators of violence against women and children, men must also be at the forefront of bringing about a new society that respects the equal rights of women and girls, where GBV has no place," he said.

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 20th February 2023.Support us and read the transcripts at send7.org/transcriptsToday: African Union summit. US Russia war crimes. Bulgaria migrant deaths. Peru police racism. Iran UK TV move. Ghana footballer found. South Africa power cuts. Ukraine update. India cheetahs.With Stephen Devincenzi. Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.Contact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7If you enjoy the podcast please help to support us at send7.org/supportSEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Namitha Ragunath and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts can be found at send7.org/transcripts. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they listen to SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it. For more information visit send7.org/contact

The LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People. In this episode, we meet Aloyce Urassa. You may have come across him under one of the multitudes of different roles he plays. Health advocate, youth leader, social entrepreneur, mentor, and medical laboratory science intern… Perhaps you came across him exchanging with African Heads of State at the recent African Union Summit? Or maybe it was when his social enterprise was delivering much-needed medical products to your clinic? Then again, it could have also been as a leader and trainer mentoring the youth to impact their communities. You really can find him in all these situations and many more. In this interview, Aloyce reviews how the medical laboratory science degree contributed to his extra-curricular success. In particular, he shares with us his advice for leveraging volunteer opportunities, educates us on the great work being accomplished by ALMA, and identifies the key benefits of a medical laboratory science education. If you would like to get in touch with Aloyce, you can find him on LinkedIn. Some of the organizations mentioned during this podcast: · Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College https://kcmuco.ac.tz/ · Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center https://www.kcmc.ac.tz/ · African Leaders Malaria Alliance https://alma2030.org/ · Medlabconvo https://medlabconvo.com/ · Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Student Association https://www.linkedin.com/company/nimelssa/?originalSubdomain=ng · Tanzanian Medical Laboratory Student Association If you have suggestions for future guests or comments about this podcast, please visit us at labopp.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/labopp/message

European Union leaders are meeting with their counterparts from the African Union in Brussels this Thursday. Several major economic issues will be discussed, including the €150 billion investment plan promised by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Ahead of that gathering, French President Emmanuel Macron promised a deal on reallocating of up to $100 billion of International Monetary Fund finance to African countries. Also today, we bring you the latest on the fuel shortage crisis in Nigeria.

On February 17 and 18, the EU is inviting African Union heads of state to Brussels for a summit. In this debate at the European Parliament, we lift the lid on Europe's relationship with its African partners and ask what the EU-AU summit might achieve. Major areas of focus at the event will include development, visas and education exchanges, as well as the particularly pressing questions of security and migration. This all comes against a backdrop of postcolonial relationships and contemporary rivalries for influence in Africa with the likes of China, Russia and Turkey. French President Emmanuel Macron says it's a chance to found an "economic new deal and finance Africa", adding that the two continents' relationship has become, in his words, "a little tired". 

This episode reviews the events of the 34th African Union summit and the key issues that arose there. 

In the first episode of the season, we chat with Lucia Bakulumpagi- Wamala the founder and CEO Of Bakulu Power In a traditional and male-centric industry, Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala’s focus is on developing and implementing collaborative renewable energy projects that engage communities, empower women, and contribute to environmental sustainability. As the CEO and Founder of Bakulu Power, a renewable energy company based in Uganda, Lucia’s goal is to power our tomorrow with projects and initiatives that foster social, environmental, and economic development in her native country and throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Lucia’s advocacy of impactful energy solutions and work on behalf of Bakulu Power has seen her represent the company at high-level events worldwide such as the United Nations GeneralAssembly, African Union Summit, and World Trade Organization’s Public Forum. Lucia has also served as the keynote speaker at the 2018 Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue and has lectured at the Yale School of Management. She has been interviewed by BBC, CNBC Africa, Le Point, AlJezeera, Design Indaba, CBC and Africa News, and has been profiled in Brussels Airlines’ “b-inspired” and Forbes Afrique, Forbes Magazine as one of the 30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa (2017) and Institute Choiseul as one of the 100 African Economic Leaders for Tomorrow. Lucia holds a BSocSc in Public Administration with a Specialization in Community Intervention from the University of Ottawa and is also a graduate of the UK Prince of Wales Business Sustainability Programme from Cambridge University. Follow Lucia on Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, share, and rate on wherever you listen to Unfiltered. Connect with us on Instagram @unfilteredwithaisha and with our host Aisha on LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Online This episode is edited and produced by David Dobo of Deluxe Sound Studio www.daviddobo.com/deluxesoundstudio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unfilteredwithaisha/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unfilteredwithaisha/support

Libby Znaimer is joined by Diane Francis, an Expert on Canada, author and journalist as well as Dr. Thomas Kwasi Tieku, Professor of Political Science at Kings University College in London, Ontario. Together, they discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's trip to Africa. Trudeau is busy campaigning in the continent where he will be attending the African Union Summit. His mission: to garner support for a bid by Canada to gain a seat on the United Nations Security Council. But, while some see the benefit of this trip for Canada, others do not. Libby and guests discuss both sides of the argument. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

The race for the Democratic presidential nomination ramps up after flawed Iowa caucuses, the African Union convenes in Addis Ababa, and international films feature prominently at this year’s Academy Awards.

If you live on the shores of Africa either as a native or a visitor, you already have an opinion about Africa and Africans. Your opinions are possibly influenced by the observable living standards of many African citizens, but you may have reviewed the political character of some African leaders or you simply echo the opinions of Non-Africans sources who may or may not be fact-based. The world is a market of opinions and today, it is about the Late Ex-President of Zimbabwe, Robert Gabriel Mugabe who from an economic point of view, left a sweet-bitter taste in the mouth of Zimbabweans. Idolized as a hero in his early years of leadership and criticized as a villain in his later years of rulership, Robert Mugabe queues with the greatest freedom fighters and also with the meanest dictators of the world. From being the son of a carpenter, Robert studied under British teachers, moved to Ghana where he also worked as a teacher before he became a nationalist and was jailed for ten years without a trial for opposing white-rule. Speaking at the 36th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,...--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support

If you live on the shores of Africa either as a native or a visitor, you already have an opinion about Africa and Africans. Your opinions are possibly influenced by the observable living standards of many African citizens, but you may have reviewed the political character of some African leaders or you simply echo the opinions of Non-Africans sources who may or may not be fact-based. The world is a market of opinions and today, it is about the Late Ex-President of Zimbabwe, Robert Gabriel Mugabe who from an economic point of view, left a sweet-bitter taste in the mouth of Zimbabweans. Idolized as a hero in his early years of leadership and criticized as a villain in his later years of rulership, Robert Mugabe queues with the greatest freedom fighters and also with the meanest dictators of the world. From being the son of a carpenter, Robert studied under British teachers, moved to Ghana where he also worked as a teacher before he became a nationalist and was jailed for ten years without a trial for opposing white-rule. Speaking at the 36th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Fierce fighting erupts in South Sudan's River State... *** Security issues dominate discusions at the African Union Summit... *** Former Ghanaian President condemns corruption in Africa... *** In Economics: Concerns over power cuts in South Africa.... *** And In Sports: Pirates ready for Champions League clash against Esperance this afternoon....

President Cyril Ramaphosa has applauded the Nigerian government for consulting widely before signing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Currently, 49 countries including South Africa have signed the agreement which seeks to allow the free movement of goods and people across the continent. It was adopted at the recent African Union Summit. This is seen as an important step to realise regional economic integration and increased intra-Africa trade. Ramaphosa says Nigeria joining other countries will help realise Africa's potential.

Shaka Ssali discusses the African Union Summit with Ambassador Kwesi Quartey, African Union Deputy Chairperson, and with Reverend Aniedi Okure, Executive Director, Africa Faith and Justice Network.

Shaka Ssali discusses the 31st African Union Summit with Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, Ambassador of the African Union to the United States, Dr. Msmaku Asrat, Former Senior Diplomat, Ethiopian Foreign Ministry, and with Nii Akuetteh, African Policy Analyst and Activist.

The latest African Union Summit in Kigali is on the agenda today, with The Gabbzter unpacking all the details and what it means for Africa. Also, don't miss the interview with Mirashaye Basa, a US based activist for the #MarchForOurLives campaign, fighting for more gun control.

The latest African Union Summit in Kigali is on the agenda today, with The Gabbzter unpacking all the details and what it means for Africa. Also, don't miss the interview with Mirashaye Basa, a US based activist for the #MarchForOurLives campaign, fighting for more gun control.

President Jacob Zuma is attending the African Union summit in Ethiopia. The meeting comes at a time when the continent is reviewing how it deals with external partners to ensure Africa's priorities are achieved. Coletta Wanjohi reports from Ethiopia:

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** African Union Summit gets underway in Addis Ababa... *** Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF launches social media campaign to woo voters... *** Ladysmith Black Mambazo wins fifth Grammy award.... *** In Economics: IMF delegation to visit Malawi this week.... *** And In Sports: Libya beat Congo to reach CHAN semi-finals....

Listen to the Sun. Jan. 28, 2018 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the response to Republic of Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland; there has been a flare-up in fighting in the southern regions of the North African state of Libya; Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema has pledged to protect former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh who is residing in the country; and the presidents of Egypt and Sudan are holding talks on the sidelines of the 30th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to resolve differences among the two neighbors. In the second hour we continue our focus on Paul Robeson commemorating the 42 anniversary of his transition in 1976. Finally we again acknowledge the 89th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 50th year of his martyrdom.

Listen to the Sun. Nov. 26, 2017 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the announcement that February 21 will be made a national youth holiday in Zimbabwe in honor of President Robert Mugabe; Russian fighter jets have carried out operations against counter-revolutionary groups in the Middle Eastern state of Syria; Central African Republic President Faustin Touadera says that the ongoing crisis in the country has left many people devoid of hope; and the Egyptian military has attended a counter-terrorism conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the aftermath of an attack on mosque in North Sinai. In the second and third hours we continue our examination of the legacy of Republic of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe. We present the president's address at an African Union Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa during June 2015. Finally we listen to an interview with President Mugabe on his 93rd birthday earlier this year.

Listen to the Thurs. Nov. 23, 2017 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcsast hosted by Abayomi Azikwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the world's response to the resignation of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe through "Operation Restore Legacy"; the International Monetary Fund has said that the financial institutions in Zambia are under huge stress; Angola and the Republic of South Africa have signed a cooperation agreement; and Republic of Sudan President has paid a visit to Russian President Vladimer Putin where he discussed issues related to United States relations with Khartoum. In the second hour we look at the sudden removal of President Robert Mugabe from office in Zimbabwe through statements made by the longtime leader of ZANU-PF as well as his political opponents. Finally we hear the address by President Mugabe at the African Union Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in January 2016.

Shaka Ssali discusses the 29th African Union Summit with Emira Woods, Africans Rising for Justice Peace & Dignity, an international working group member and with Reath Muoch Tang, former South Sudanese Member of Parliament.

Shaka Ssali discusses the 29th African Union Summit with Emira Woods, Africans Rising for Justice Peace & Dignity, an international working group member and with Reath Muoch Tang, former South Sudanese Member of Parliament.

Shaka Ssali discusses the 29th African Union Summit with Emira Woods, Africans Rising for Justice Peace & Dignity, an international working group member and with Reath Muoch Tang, former South Sudanese Member of Parliament.

Shaka Ssali discusses the African Union with Ambassador Sidi Sanneh, Former Gambian Foreign Minister, and with Ambassador David K. Gacheru, Kenyan Deputy Chief of Mission to the U.S.

Shaka Ssali discusses the African Union with Ambassador Sidi Sanneh, Former Gambian Foreign Minister, and with Ambassador David K. Gacheru, Kenyan Deputy Chief of Mission to the U.S.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** African Union Summit wraps up in Addis Ababa.... *** Kenyan high court adjourns case of two South Sudanese dissidents..... *** Canada funds WFP cash transfers for refugees in Tanzania....... *** In Economics: European Union raises concerns on dwindling chicken exports... *** And In Sports: Top Ghana striker remains doubtful for AFCON semi final clash.....

Listen to this episode Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. Our program features the regular PANW report with dispatches on the African Union Summit in Kigali, Rwanda where the conflict in South Sudan will be placed in a prominent position on the agenda; the AU is slated to move towards a continential trade zone along with a passport; the government in Zimbabwe is holding with neighboring South Africa to iron our trade issues between the two Southern African state; and the Zimbabwe government is beginning an audit of the Marange diamond fields closed down earlier this year over irregularies. The second hour presents a birthday tribute to Assata Shakur living in exile in Cuba for many years. Finally we look at the impact of racial profiling of African Americans in the United States.

World Policy Institute — Despite assurances from Foreign Minister Alain Aimé Nyamitwe at this year’s African Union Summit, violence and repression in Burundi persist while the international community seeks consensus on meaningful relief. Amilcar Ryumeko, Burundi native and former political advisor in Canada, highlights ongoing human rights violations, from sexual abuse to charges of genocide by government security forces and supporters.

Listen to this special edition of the Pan-African Journal hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program brings you our regular PANW reports with dispatches on the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where a debate is underway over whether to deploy 5,000 peacekeepers to the troubled Central African state; the drought is continuing to cause economic problems in the Republic of South Africa where the warmest period on record raises serious concerns; the people of Flint have drawn national and international attention over the poisoning of the water supply by the right-wing millionaire governor acting on behalf of the banks and corporations. However, the situation involving lead contamination is not limited to this industrialized Michigan city. Also more revelations are surfacing over the horrendous conditions prevalent within the Detroit Public Schools where teachers have engaged in wildcat strikes for several months. The Detroit Federation of Teachers submitted 100 photographs as evidence in a lawsuit aimed at improving conditions and ridding the system of emergency management. In the second hour we conclude our monthlong tribute to the 87th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) through an examination of the Chicago Freedom Movement of 1966. Finally we continue the recognition of the 40th anniversary of the passing of Paul L. Robeson, the legendary artist, author, actor and social scientist whose contributions to the world movement against colonialism and imperialism are now being hailed as pioneering and sustaining

AU member states are being urged to stop limiting the particpation of women and girls in all spheres of society to help unlock the the continent's economic and development potential. The 36th session of the Union underway in the Ethiopian capital Addis Abbaba is taking place under the theme - 2016 The Year of Human Rights with a special focus on the Rights of Women. Ntebo Mokobo spoke to Elvis Presslin about what has come out of the summit so far...

The ANC says the "ICC has lost its direction and is no longer pursuing that principle of an instrument that is fair for everybody" and has thus urged the South African government to begin the process of withdrawing from the international body. This is according to the party's international relations subcommittee Chairperson Obed Bapela who addressed reporters at the NGC meeting in Midrand (on Sunday). In June 13 2015, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) brought an urgent application before the High Court seeking that Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir be arrested while in South Africa for the African Union Summit. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to International Criminal Justice Lawyer at SALC, Angela Mudukuti

The International Criminal Court has given the South African up to today (05 October) to give reasons why they did not arrest Omar Al-Bashir when he was in the country attending the African Union Summit in Johannesburg. President Jacob Zuma has defended the decision to allow Al Bashir to leave the country, because he was protected as a guest of the African Union. To look at the implication of this, we speak to Senior Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue, Sanusha Naidu

Amnesty International has intensified its action in fighting gender equality and women empowerment. Under the slogan: "Universal access to sexual and reproductive rights, a non-negotiable for achieving gender equality and women's empowerment", a team of experts ranging from ministers, commissioners, legal experts and community activists have met ahead of the African Union Summit to address these sensitive issues. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Amnesty International's researcher for Southern Africa, Louise Carmody...

Listen to this Pan-African Journal Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast in honor of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The African Union is currently meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for its 21st Summit. This program will featured news on the African Union Summit and excerpts from speeches and interviews on the African Revolution.

The US Supreme Court says governments cannot ban guns, that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to self defense. So what happens to gun control? Also, the fragile truce between Hamas and Israel, and Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe at the African Union Summit.