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Record Number of Suspensions in the African Union as of Today! As of now, six countries are suspended from the #AfricanUnion:Gabon 🇬🇦, Niger 🇳🇪, Guinea 🇬🇳, Sudan 🇸🇩, Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, and Mali 🇲🇱. While these nations remain technically members of the AU, they are currently shut out of meetings and denied voting rights in the organization’s decision-making processes. The #AU has a clear policy of suspending countries when leadership changes occur in violation of constitutional protocols, particularly in cases of **#militarycoup. However, it often overlooks leaders who cling to power unconstitutionally, even though such actions—like rejecting the results of a “free and fair #election”—are also considered violations. With six suspended members, we’ve now surpassed the previous record of four, which was reached twice in AU history. The most recent occurrence was from 2022 to 2023, just before Gabon and Niger joined the suspension list. The earlier instance occurred from 2013 to 2014, when Madagascar 🇲🇬, Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼, the Central African Republic 🇨🇫, and Egypt 🇪🇬 were all suspended simultaneously. That situation resolved after approximately six months when Madagascar's suspension was lifted. This raises important questions about the AU's consistency in enforcing its rules and addressing governance issues across the continent. Stay tuned for further insights on this evolving situation! #leadership #governance #Africa

Interested in exploring investment opportunities in #Rwanda from the diaspora? Check out the Kigali International Financial Centre global diaspora webinar. #InvestInRwanda

Today we will be looking at Uganda's Foreign policy. Uganda's Foreign policy is accommodative in nature. we influence our relationship with other states in mostly a soft way. Uganda of recently mostly Under the NRM Government it's foreign policy has been accommodating our interests in the interests of other states we majorly interact with. thus aggression hasn't been a characteristic in our foreign policy. the question is has the usage of an accommodative foreign policy served the realization of our foreign interests or it it has only worked to portray our image as a peace loving country at the expense of our interests. we will dive deep in our foreign policies and bring them to examination in our next insights.

New Policy Brief > Effective post-coup transitions need unified responses from the AU and regional economic communites. Lessons from Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Gabon. https://lnkd.in/d43CEVXR

New Policy Brief > Effective post-coup transitions need unified responses from the AU and regional economic communites. Lessons from Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Gabon. https://lnkd.in/d43CEVXR

With The Current State of Political & Economy , Perhaps UTU Will Be The Best Deal In Kenya. Re-Orienting Our Priorities and Focus on the implementation of Article 43 of the COK, 2010. The Only Path To Cohesion. Uraia Trust

Uzbekistan is making significant strides in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs e-Government rankings, having risen an impressive 24 places over the last two assessments! #uzbekistan #digitalization #electronic #government #progress

The Chairman of the Board of Investment, Dr. Muhammed Shukri shares insights on the France-Kurdistan Economic Forum’s goals, its impact and how it enhances exports, trade and economic growth in the Kurdistan Region. #FKEF24 #EconomicCollaboration #InvestKurdistan #StrongerKurdistan #Medef

Heads of Mission from the European Union visited the #KiiraVehiclePlant to witness Uganda's innovation and potential in the mobility sector. Strengthening bilateral ties with the EU through advancements in the mobility industry paves the way for enhanced economic growth and trade relations.

In foreign policy, #Pakistan seeks more loans from external partners to address economic challenges. It aims for space for itself in balancing the US-China competition, seeks cooperation with #Iran, maintains ties with #SaudiArabia and other Muslim nations, and relies on its strong friendship with #China. Read more in the #ICWAlssueBrief on "Two Months of the New Government in Pakistan: Analysing its Foreign Policy Approaches and Challenges" by Dr. Shrabana Barua, RF, ICWA. Click 👉 bit.ly/3WxFg6y