what you think the african union could do better? your suggestions, your ideas. put them right here on youtube and be part of today. ah . across the african continent, d. l. main reasons for african state to breathe. no longer need to care for communion just comes on the he was a to sense. cuz after completion, west africa, where the african union has simply responded true statements of under mission, underhand dev, convenience to remain very relevant. particularly given the fact that across the continent on equal distribution of power relations, whereby they are regional hedge once across the continent who have the tendency to exert will an influence as well as interest groups. others will be upgrading and serves as a regulatory body industry guides. so this week, africans around the continent will be celebrating african unity day. it really is today where africans mark the idea that they have an organization that is a pan african organization. let's take a little bit deeper into that and how the a you is doing hello, hello. hello it, bring him so good to have yo

senegal, as president maggie saw, says he will soon visit both moscow and cave on behalf of the african union. many african countries find themselves caught between russia and europe because of the war and ukraine as the w's chief political editor, mikaela christner, explains from senegal. here president mac a sole is trading a fine line as african union president. it's his mandate to negotiate directly with moscow of the future safety of wheat supplies and fertilizer. on the other hand, the countries, ample gas reserves could be tapped into by germany and europe to make europe less dependent on ross and gas. and here are some of the other stores making use around the world. american president joe biden is in japan to strengthen economic ties their pardon is sending out his plans for a new trade agreement with tokyo. the u. s. leader earlier wrapped up a 3 day visit to south korean. you secured their a $10000000000.00 investment deal from the car maker fund. i. heavy rains have caused widespread floods in bangladesh and india. at least 50 people are dead. millions more have been stranded by t

and setting goals president mac sr says he will soon visit both moscow and keep on behalf of the african union. many african countries find themselves caught between russia and europe over the ukraine war as did abuse, chief little editor michela cooper explains from senegal. here president mac, a saul is trading a fine line as african union president. it's his mandate to negotiate directly with moscow of the future safety of wheat supplies and fertilizer. on the other hand, the countries ample gas reserves could be tapped into by germany and europe to make europe less dependent on ross and gas. australia's incoming foreign minister anthony alban, easiest promising to make climate change. a priority is labor party was, has ousted the governing conservative after nearly a decade in power. global warming was a key issue in national elections following recent devastating floods and bush fires. ah, a celebration that marks the end of almost a decade of conservative rule australia has elected a new prime minister in anthony albanese, the leader of the centre left a labor party. tonight, the astrolo

we have been waiting a few years now for the african union to appoint a climate envoy.ot done that yet. this year is really significant for the african continent, because cop26 and will be in egypt. many say that it will be an african cop. so it is a really key time for africans to have their voices heard. but just looking at climate change and climate stresses, when we talk about immigration in the sahel or here in the horn, it has been the way of life here. migratory movements across borders have in the norm, particularly for herders. . but what we have seen in terms of the impact of climate on these movements, that droughts in particular, recurring droughts have reduced the ability of these populations to move because they are left without the resources necessary to move. this is a huge, huge issue for people who live a semi-nomadic way of life. with the longer dry seasons we are seeing and increased pressure on water and land, we are seeing a shift in those moments and that will be a huge issue in terms of bringing people into potential situations where they could e

goals. president mackie sal says he will soon visit both moscow and give on behalf of half of the african union. many african countries find themselves caught between russia and europe over the ukraine war. as the dublin chief political editor, mckayla kaufman, explains from synagogue. here president mackey thought, treading a fine line as african union president. it's his mandate to negotiate directly with moscow of the future safety of wheat supplies and fertilizer. on the other hand, the countries, ample gas reserves could be tapped into by germany and europe to make europe less dependent on ross and gas. because the governor in synagogue will business and political leaders are gathering in the swiss down of dof us for the annual world economic form. not surprisingly, ukraine is top of the agenda. this used to be the russia house here at the world economic forum. now it's been re christened the russian war crimes house, or you craning billionaire is backing the project to highlight alleged abuses committed by russian troops in ukraine. the world economic forum cut all ties with russia for th

as chairman of the african union, i expressed a chance to le shoots ow serious concerns about the impact of the war on al countries or african countries. including the wide spread price, spikes, and shortages that we are currently seeing. to sol crawford. shoulds has vowed to help get exports moving again donald david king that the this is currently being discussed very intensively. what's that despite this terrible conflict we need cooperation have to and so that a country which is currently defending itself against a war of aggression can successfully deliver. i'm good. it's important that we make the attempt as otherwise, if there is a great danger that many countries in the world will have extreme difficulty in feeding their populations, those cut them out. the frugal. and then also under discussion energy, germany offered to help develop natural gas production off senegal coast. the west african country has large reserves, and berlin seized them as a possible alternative to russian gas. after synagogue shoulds will travel to nig air. before finishing the 3 day visit in south africa

well, of course, when you have them from the nations in the african union, what do you see the role ofd map today, how do you prioritize your foreign policy? we have very simple and clear priorities in this complex world. first of all, this is relationship building in the economic commission for africa and in the african union, this is the most important relationship for ghana, it is very important for us, that contribution. what can we contribute to their growth and consolidation the economic commission for africa is a regional structure the african union is a continental organization that represents the collective interests of the peoples of africa and these organizations are our primary focus at the same time, of course, we are. as you rightly pointed out to members of the united nations and also a member of the commonwealth of nations in all of these organizations. we try to play a positive and proactive role, protecting the interests of the peoples of africa, this is our main the desire to ensure that the distribution of world powers and resources. the interests of africa and its

so i think referencing represented us how the european union and the african union could cooperate as effectively as possible to meet this challenge that we are jointly faced to take measures a lot that we can choose the core to reach the african countries in the spirit of partnership to help improve will strengthen the production capacities in africa and also to ensure the supporting measures so, so that one can help me advert. there is a potentially serious crisis or a number of countries. it could have a, a harmful effect in africa, but also in europe. that's one element and you'll see the detail, conclusions on that today is the energy. and we all know this is a fundamental challenge for all of us. just extremely important on the, on the one hand to this just on the proposal. so put on the table by the commission, you know, the to, to prepare the following steps. we follow you, you so very important initiative we had your turn into its change views and to, and to make progress on that topic. and especially where we understand is extremely important to work on the possibility and i

and he's 30 people died in a gun battle between african union peacekeepers and the shrub group in somalia. 10 soldiers, all from bruna, were killed and 25 others wounded. in the attack on an army base near the village of sale bar off, at least 20 of the attackers were killed when the african union sent in helicopter gunship. arshebra was linked to al qaeda and has been fighting the somali government for more than a decade. us after general has called for the safe return of people displaced by conflict in ne in nigeria. and tony cherish visited a camp in bono state is last op on a 5 day regional tour of west africa a decade fighting between the government and the group book as left more than 40000 people dead. because hot consort in nigeria is born no states the un secretary general receives the a rock star is welcome from hundreds of displaced people. they fled attacks from the arm group book, her arm off camera. he spoke with the former book or her fighters. many of them teenagers, they have not only down their arms as part of a rehabilitation program, feels strongly to the international

sending goals. president marquis sa says he will soon visit both moscow and chief on behalf of the african union. many african countries find themselves caught between russia and europe over the war and ukraine. as d w 's chief political editor, mikella christner explains from said he, a president, mac, a soul is trading a fine line as african union president. it's his mandate to negotiate directly with moscow of the future safety of wheat supplies and fertilizer. on the other hand, the countries ample gas reserves could be tapped into by germany and europe. to make europe less dependent on ross and gas. a hospital used to treat 50000 coven 19 patients in shanghai. as close, china's biggest city was the center of code 19 outbreak and put under strict locked down for nearly 2 months. now, cases have dropped significantly and restrictions are easing. signs of life have begun to reemerge on the world's longest subway system. but commuters in shanghai still need a compelling reason to travel hundreds of bus routes, connecting key hubs, such as train stations and airports have resumed, befits he is a

at least 20 of the attackers were killed when the african union sent in helicopter gunships. to al qaeda and have been fighting the somali government for over a decade. calling for the safe return of people displaced by conflict in northeastern nigeria. antonio guterres' last stop in a tour of west africa. the group has left more than 40,000 people dead. we have reports. reporter: in nigeria's borno state, the un secretary-general receives a rockstar's welcome from hundreds of displaced people. they fled attacks from boko haram. on camera, he spoke with many fighters, many are teenagers, who have now laid down their arms as part of a rehabilitation program. >> we want the international community to understand borno is a state of hope, to support humanitarian action. to face the challenges that we face with climate change. and to invest in the borno of hope. reporter: he met nigeria's president, to discuss the fallout of the ukraine-russia conflict. the un estimates a quarter of a billion people could fall into extreme poverty by the end of the year. many of them in africa. pr

the meeting in equitorial guineas capital fall as a series of crews on the continent. african unions, chairperson nike. saul says that military takeovers are displacing people and creating insecurity, military leaders and 5 african countries of toppled their governments in recent years. let's bring in at m b. so for could a, who's a senior research fellow at africa, asia dialogues, he joins, as far as zoom from johannesburg. good teddy with us. and they've been 5 military coups. as we said in the last 18 months on the continent, military leaders have toppled the governments of molly chad, guinea sudan, and becky, no faso. what? apart from expelling these nations, can the african union realistically do? it's a pretty toothless grouping, isn't it? well it is, it lis, until they come up with some punitive measures and against those who, who commit to these crimes, i call them crimes. because coups are crimes, you are likely to see more of these clues taking place space. no deterrence from the one of the leaders throw coups in africa and as a result, we continue seeing the same pattern. s

ah, current initiatives, especially with the african development bank and the african union as well. how would you define the relationship between d 7 and african countries when it comes to tack on this crisis? first of all, we have a really good relationship. i am a minister hot was here from senegal, who i personally know as well, passionately represented on the african nations at all or at a meeting. and today we had many ministers for the after differing african countries and also the african union on to talk about what they're doing, what their concerns are as well. but i also want to highlight, this is not what they don't want is just it, but a handout. there are some very innovative work taking place in africa. we need to enhance that so that they can become self sufficient when it comes to food as well . or we also need to take a look at other crisis around around the world with us, whether it's bangladesh or through finger. and we also need in yemen as well. and let's not forget the crisis in the middle east and syria, mr. sergeant, canada's development minutes. so thank you

and we've been waiting for a she is now the african union to appoints a climates emvoy um and they haven't done that. yes. and this year is really significant for the african continent, for example, because koch $27.00 will be, are in egypt, and many a say that it is going to be an african cops. so it's a pretty important time anna, key time for africans to have their voices heard. but as looking at climate change and climate stresses, and when we talk about migration in the sa hello, here in the horn, and it's, it's been a long beth ha way of life for people here. migratory movements across borders and have been the norm particularly for herders. but what we've seen in terms of the impact on climate, on these movements is the droughts in particular that we've seen and recurring droughts, and reduce the ability of these populations to move oven because they're left without the resources necessary to move. and miss is a huge, huge issue. the people who live a semi nomadic way of life amendment longer troy seizes, we're seeing an increased pressure of water and land. we're seeing a shift in

in senegal, he discussed with the chair of the african union president mikey sol, ways to unlock funds to tackle climate change. droughts, and extreme weather is fueling conflict imbecile during his visit. he also sought to draw attention to the people of west africa, who he says for too often forgotten in the face of growing instability. in looming crisis, nicholas hawk al jazeera says he, people had been killed during an attack by alger bab armed group on african union peacekeepers in somalia. it happened on tuesday at the alber off army base, the middle shibel region 10 burgundy soldiers and at least 20 archibald vices are among the dead. many mal winch it you know, as a nation, says the war in ukraine is adding to what it calls a perfect storm of factors that i'm making hunger worse globally. a joint report from the u and the european union and the world feed program says a 193000000 people and more than 50 countries didn't have enough to eat last year at 40000000 more than the year before. if you care about a gasket south, see john and yemen are among the worst effected. 570000000

in senegal, he discussed with the chair of the african union president mikey sol, ways to unlock the funds to tackle climate change. drought and extreme weather is fueling conflict imbecile during his visit, he also sought to draw attention to the people of west africa, who he says for too often forgotten in the face of growing instability. in looming crisis, nicholas hawk al jazeera, a little bit of smart sport, nice. he rail madrid will play level pool in the champions league final. after staging, a dramatic late come back in the 2nd leg of their semi with manchester city. we are about to be knocked out before t like goals by substitute rodrigo took the match into extra time. and a penalty from kareem, bessie bens zima eventually gave them a $31.00 when on the night and a $65.00 when on aggregate. having already won the spanish league title, we are madrid will head to paris on may 28th aiming to become european champions for 14th time in their history. ah, it's going to recap of your top stories. ukraine's president has asked un secretary general to help save ukrainians trapped at

when in senegal, he discussed with the chair of the african union president mikey sol, ways to unlock the funds to tackle climate change. droughts and extreme weather is fueling conflict in the sale. during his visit, he also sought to draw attention to the people of west africa, who he says are too often forgotten in the face of growing instability. in looming crisis, nicholas hawk al jazeera, the u. s. embassy in cuba has begun, issuing these as again for the 1st time and 4 years. former president donald trump closed continent services in 2017 of the allegations of sonic attacks on embassy staff and their families. a number of cubans trying to enter the u. s. are serge recently with more than 78000 crossing from mexico and the last 6 lunch, or cube was one of 3 countries excluded from the upcoming summit of the americas in los angeles. the u. s. says they don't meet the necessary democratic standards. the decision as but washington at odds with countries in the region, in and out as they are exclusive, our latin america editor, lucy newman, spoke with tubers, deputy foreign minister

than to monahan al jazeera, any 30 people died in a gun battle between african union peacekeepers and the above group in somalia. 10 soldiers, all from burgundy, were killed and 25 others wounded. in the attack on the army base near the village of sober off. at least 20 of the attackers died when the african union sent in helicopter gun ships. chavez, linked to al qaeda and has been fighting with smaller government for more than a decade. the use extra general is called for the safe return of people displaced by conflict in northeast and nigeria. and tony gutierrez, she visited a camp and bono state his last stop on a 5 day regional tour of west africa, a decade of fighting between the government and the on group. booker, her arm as left was 40000 people dead. nicholas hoc reports fin, nigeria bore no state. the un secretary general received the a rockstars welcome from hundreds of displaced people. they fled attacks from the arm group book on her arm off camera. he spoke with former books, her fighters, many of them teenagers. they haven't only down their arms as part of a rehabilita

the chair of the african union synagogues president mackie soul has told you leaders that russia's blockade of ukraine's ports threatened to cause a catastrophe in africa. ukraine is a major grain supplier to the continent. sal warned of a wide spread shortages and spiraling prices. they called it the great resignation . during the pandemic, tens of millions of americans quit their jobs, changing the face of the u. s. employment market. now the transformation continues as many of those who gave up their day jobs look for new ways to make a living. den vick is an entrepreneur, he makes coca dumber japanese style plants potted in most bowls. he quit his job waiting tables in september. you're making 3 or $4.00 an hour your your wage as completely dependent on tips on from the people that come in. only a few guests came to his restaurant during the pandemic. danville says that on some days he received no tips at all. he doesn't regret quitting now here ins, more money and can make his own schedule. the 1st time i spent thanksgiving with my family was last year when i didn't work in a restauran

russia africa the dates of the forum will be determined jointly with the african union. nsider this visit to be very important, because, apparently, zambia is a reliable, time-tested partner on the african continent, russia has always provided support for zombies. we are pleased with your success in the economic and social development of the country. we note with satisfaction the progressive development of the political dialogue. the presidents of our countries have been in constant contact three times in recent years. yes, they met in person. the visit of the president of mozambique to russia in 1919 was very successful. ukrainian military fighters of azov left a van with the bodies of 152 dead in the underground structures of azov steel, which were mined on direct orders from kiev for provocations against russia , defense ministry spokesman igor konashenkov said. during a survey in mariupol of underground structures of a metallurgical plant sol

this was one of the first engagements and conditions by the african union, after they established the meeting of transitional authorities. he cannot run for election after the end of the transition and the risen -- revision of the constitution is one of the key points that should be discussed. all of those are issues. they are still open. >> you wrote a piece in march in which you said, the partner supporting the transition, dialogue and reconciliation process should be firmer on the need to respect the time frames and ensure conclusiveness so that no stakeholder is left on the sideline. a stalemate can see chad slide back into political instability. how concerned are you at this time that instability could continue and grow? >> yes. i am concerned by the fact that if we do not reach any agreement, a national dialogue is holding this meeting of most of the biggest urban groups. are out of the deal. it means that they could. still be able to have the country stable. an important factor of coming to a peace agreement. but what is making the peace agreement fading is having the compositi

left the agreement, a 201830 people have been killed in an attack by the algebra bomb group on african union peacekeepers in somalia. it happened on tuesday of the albert army base in the middle shibel region. 10 soldiers from burgundy and at least 20 arch about fighters are among the dead. and rural madrid will play liverpool and the champions league final. after staging a dramatic lake come back in the 2nd leg of their semi final with manchester city. it turns into that rail were about to be locked out and for to lay goals. took the match into extra time. and a penalty from korean. benjamin eventually gave them a $31.00 when on the night and a $65.00. when on aggregate for those with the headlines, the news continues here on al jazeera after africa direct statement. thanks for watching. on may, 9th, the philippines will vote to elect a new president to replace the character in more than 35 years since the country emerged from his father's dictatorship with front runner burden at mark this junior . as the philippines join us for special coverage on our 0 a asia there i saw, but in my skull,

from burundi who were serving as part of an african union peacekeeping team. and in political news, today is the final full day of campaigning ahead of tuesday's closely watched primary races in pennsylvania. on friday, pennsylvania's democratic lieutenant governor john fetterman, who is running for senate, suffered a stroke but sa he is on his wato full recery. meanwhile, in the republican senate race, polls show a tight three-way race between television doctor mehmet oz who was endorsed by donald trump, hedge fund executive david mccormick, and far-right republican kathy barnette who was soared in polls in recent weeks. over the weekend, barnette and republican gubernatorial candidate doug mastriano banned reporters from campaign events. "philadelphia inquirer" columnist will bunch described the ban as part of a "dramatic escalation in the war on a free press in america." in other political news, democratic senator chris van hollen of maryland suffered what he called a minor stroke on sunday. and those are some of the headnes. this is democracy now!, democra

but it overlapped with existing mandates from the u.n., african union, and ecowas.ant they all competed for limited resources. france supported the g5 and gave insubstantial nila and financial support but mali's military leaders have asked paris to withdraw all troops. germany and the eu have reduced their involvement in mali, instead focusing on you and operations. -- on u.n. operations. let's bring in our guests. in mali's capital, malayan politician. in sierra leone, director of the research at the peacekeeping training center. and in france, senior research fellow at the global policy institute. a warm welcome to you all and thank you so much for joining us today. so, the spokesman for mali's transitional government says the opposition of some g5 member states to mali's presidency is linked to maneuvers by state outside the region aiming to isolate mali. could you elaborate on that statement? is the spokesman referring to france or another country? >> i would say for myself, of course in mali here we do believe that these maneuvers from the french government to

but it overlapped with existing mandates from the un african union and the west african regional block, a cos that overlap meant all those organizations competed for limited financial and human resources. france supported the g 5 and gave it substantial military and financial support. but molly's military leaders have asked paris to withdraw all its troops and germany and the you have reduced their involvement. and molly, instead focusing on you in operations? ah. all right, let's bring in our guests in molly's capital, obama co, nan choro. yes, summer k. molly and politician and president of the party for civic and patriotic action in freetown in sierra leone emanuel quasi annette director of the research at coffee, an international peacekeeping training center and in some mellow and france. jacqueline senior research fellow at the global policy institute, a warm welcome to you all, and thanks so much for joining us today on inside story. young corey, let me start with you today. so the spokesman for molly's transitional government says that the opposition of some g 5 sat had member s

and general terraces meeting president like you saw was also the chair of the african union and they'll be discussing the said back in democracy in the region has been a number of who is whether it be in molly for kina pasa, more recently and then guinea, they're the military leaders have just to know that they wants to stay in power for another 39 months. he'll be visiting new air and niger next, but not malia home to the biggest and most expensive un operation. tensions are rising there between you and human rights investigators and the 1000000 authorities over allegations of torture, extra digital killing from molly enforces as well as russian finders linked to the wagner's. and the reason for his visit is also to remind authorities here and also the millions of people that are suffering both from humanitarian crisis and displacement of the need for the us presence in the region. increasingly there will be more, for instance, here. the family of a man who is licensed by the hollywood film is suing the rwandan government for $400000000.00. the lawsuit filed in the us says that paul ru

and kim, stay media in somalia, say an unknown number of african union soldiers have been killed in a bomb attack. military sources say and al. sure. bob suicide bomber detonated a device at the entrance to be a new base in alber rough explosion in the village was followed by a gun battle. okay, a few hands being declared in the indian city of job poor, following, fighting between hinders and muslims internet connection. there has been cut, the unrest began on monday night during religious festivals in both communities and continued on tuesday was the problem is in new delhi, she explains what's behind the confrontations. very heavy police press now in and around an area called a jewelry gate, off the city of georgia pul, following more clashes more fighting between him booth and muslims on tuesday. local media is saying that at least 10 people have been injured and one person has been taken to hospital now. these altercations again on monday night when him do the muslims started arguing over hoisting religious flags. muslim, sympathetic, bracing the end of rums on its ead in india on

that was talks about climate change with president by key to the chair of the african union, but also talks about the fall out of the crisis in europe. the ukraine, russia crisis and it's fall out on people here on another continent of africa. according to the u. n. a quarter of a 1000000000 people carry could be plunged into poverty this year alone because of that crisis. he also went to the border of molly and he's here at brookins. so the, the 3 region border in an area called taylor berry in welcome to meet those displaced and there he said that to combat arm groups linked to al qaeda and i saw, well, people needed to build a hospital schools education. that's the key to combat the situation there. take a look at our report from that region south of the saras, new years to bury region by the maryan border is a remote refugee camp where people live in fear. they're mostly women and children from neighboring molly fling, what they say is an unstoppable spiral of violence in their homeland, across the border. they thought they would be safe. but here, 2 armed groups linked to al qaed

you base the african union base in albert off. and the explosion in the village was followed by a gun battle. some big weather going on in the states. tornadoes and hailstones, the sides of golf balls have hit oklahoma. a severe weather warnings have been issued in neighboring arkansas to thousands of homes, have no electricity as 90 kilometer an hour. winds down power lies in the u. s. southwest wildfire. so threatening homes, hot dry winds of fueling flames across arizona, nevada, and new mexico. thousands of people have been forced evacuate as ro reynolds now reports the biggest active wildfire in the us is tearing through drought stricken forests in new mexico, threatening homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee for their lives. the smoke in the valley was butter, not because it was it came on that point. of course, making money. the fires are visible from outer space. firefighters are dropping flame retardant from helicopters and building firebreak with bulldozers. a high school gym has been set up as an evacuation c