While now the Africa Union is seemingly focused on economics, political failures cannot just be swept aside. FILE/TEA Graphic

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How does the African Union score at 50?

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In July 1999, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi hurriedly petitioned an OAU heads of state and government summit meeting in Algiers that they convene again in two months, this time in his hometown of Sirte....

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Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila (C) poses with UN secretary general Ban Ki-Moon (L) and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim (R) at the Nation Palace in Kinshasa, on May 22, 2013.

UN combat troops in DR Congo in two months

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UN chief Ban Ki-moon pledged Thursday that UN troops will be in place within "one or two months" to battle armed rebels in the...

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AU opens 50th anniversary celebrations

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African leaders on Saturday opened celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set...

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Farmer working on a maize plantation. Photo/File

Agriculture's strong growth spurs Kenya economy to 4.6pc

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Strong performance of agriculture and construction sectors helped Kenya to shrug off political risk at home and depressed...

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The growing trade with Asian countries, reflects the decision by the Kenya to turn more to the East for economic growth. FILE/TEA Graphic

China closing in on India as Kenya’s top source of imports

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China is closing in on India and opening up a lead against United Arab Emirates as the leading source of imports into Kenya. ...

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Kenya aims to cut cargo clearance times at the port of Mombasa to a maximum of three days from the current 7-14 days. Photo/FILE

Kenya, Uganda to clear goods faster

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The movement of goods and services in East Africa is expected to improve from next month as Kenya and Uganda roll out online...

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A Bank of Uganda stand in a finance and insurance expo in Kampala. The government seems set to close the financial year with a huge revenue shortfall. Photo/Morgan Mbabazi

Uganda, Kenya miss targets, turn to domestic borrowing

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Kenya and Uganda look set to close this financial year with huge revenue shortfalls, as new data shows tax collections have...

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