Tag: AU

JB says no regrets over AU decision to move summit over Al-Bashir

Published on June 15, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda said Thursday she respects the African Union’s decision to move next month’s summit from Lilongwe to […]

Malawi civil societies urge AU to emulate its bold position on Al-Bashir

Published on June 14, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi civil society organizations this Tuesday announced has commended the Joyce Banda Administration for putting its foot down to decide […]

Sunbird to continue running Umodzi Park despite AU Summit cancellation

Published on June 14, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Sunbird Tourism Limited will continue running the Presidential Villas, the Bingu Conference Centre and the President’s Hotel until July this […]

JB urged to attend AU summit

Published on June 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

CIVIL society organisations (CSOs) have urged President Joyce Banda to attend the African Union summit which has been shifted to […]

Ethiopia to host AU summit after Malawi’s withdrawal

Published on June 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Africa Union (AU) has announced that Ethiopia will now host the 19th Summit of the Union following Malawi’s withdrawal […]

Malawi makes wise political decision, creates business tsunami

Published on June 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi might have made a politically correct decision not to host next month’s African Union (AU) summit but for businessmen […]

African leaders discuss role of the Diaspora in African history

Published on June 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Heads of State of the African Union (AU) gathered in Sandton, South Africa last Friday (May 25, 2012) for the […]

Omar al-Bashir will be arrested if he attends African Union Conference – Joyce Banda

Published on June 4, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

It is now official; the Malawi government is ready to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir when he attempts to attend […]

Al-Bashir turns to Zimbabwe for mediation

Published on May 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Sudan has called on Zimbabwe to mediate in its dispute with South Sudan. The Hassan Omar Bashir government accuses other […]

Homosexual people in Malawi can breathe more easily but there’s precious little good news elsewhere in Africa

Published on May 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has come a long way in just two year. In 2010 two men celebrating their engagement were given 14-year […]

Malawi ready to host AU summit

Published on May 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi will be a battlefield when the African Union convenes for its summit in July as regional blocks ensure that […]

Al-Bashir and the Malawi AU Summit – Will President Banda Stand her Ground?

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

With just over two months before the 19th African Union Summit kicks off in Malawi, it is being asked whether Malawi […]

Malawi new president says doesn’t want Sudan president Omar al-Bashir in her country

Published on May 4, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda said on Friday she had asked the African Union to prevent Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, […]

Why Joyce Banda backtracked on hosting AU summit

Published on April 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The announcement by the Malawi government that it will host the forthcoming African Union (AU) summit in June has come […]

Malawi’s new leader agrees to host African Union summit

Published on April 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s new leader Joyce Banda, who opposed playing host to the African Union summit as her impoverished country could not […]

Govt to decide on hosting the African Union (AU) Summit

Published on April 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Government will today make an official announcement on whether or not it will host the African Union (AU) Summit, Information […]

AU urges South Sudan withdrawal

Published on April 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The African Union has demanded South Sudan withdraw its troops from the Heglig oilfield, in Sudanese territory. Fighting has continued […]

Malawi Cabinet to decide on Sudan’s al-Bashir

Published on April 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Cabinet will decide whether to allow or arrest Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir should he come again in Malawi […]