As the continent faces a raft of complications, the A.U.'s goal of tackling root causes and drivers of conflict for sustainable development is in doubt.
When they first conceived the "Silencing the Guns" initiative, African Union leaders set out with a sky-high ambition for transforming societies: No more war, conflict or gender-based violence, and no more genocide.
That was in 2013. After the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, the 55-nation organization extended the initiative to 2030 to match the timeline for achieving the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Minimum wage workers in the E.U. had the most purchasing power in Germany and the least in Estonia.
The South African president invoked Nelson Mandela's emphasis on global 'interdependence' and cooperation.
Billionaires' wealth 'surged' by $2 trillion in a year, while 44% of the world population lives on less than $6.85 a day.
The global organization forecasts some improvement in the world economy but says Trump's plans cloud the outlook.
Leaders and experts say stronger international cooperation is needed to support the world's digital infrastructure.
The Trump administration's erosion of U.S. policy as Europe's main protector played out in a series of U.N. votes on Ukraine.
The coalition Merz forms will greatly influence his ability to govern the country or to strengthen multilateral institutions.
Trump's embrace of Putin and contempt for long-established transatlantic ties is an existential crisis for Europe and NATO.
