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The African Union (AU) has pledged to renew its focus on infrastructure development in rural and remote areas.

Africa’s youth have called for change, which will see them more involved in the political, economic, social as well as peace and security spheres on the continent.

President Jacob Zuma has held a historic bilateral meeting with King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the sidelines of the 5th Joint AU-EU Summit underway in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has appealed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) member States in Africa, Europe, America, Asia and the Oceanic states to support the country in its quest to retain its position in the council.

The fifth African Union-European Union Summit started on Wednesday in Abidjan with calls for investment in youth for a sustainable future, however, challenges facing migrants took centre stage.

South Africa has joined the international community in condemning the disturbing reports of auctioning of African migrants in Libya as slaves.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a three-month deadline and moratorium to individuals and corporates in Zimbabwe, who have over the years illegally transferred funds and assets from Zimbabwe, to repatriate them or face prosecution for failing to comply.

President Jacob Zuma has joined over 80 leaders representing 55 African and 28 European countries, who are meeting at the Fifth Summit of the African Union-European Union, which kicks off in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, this morning.

Nairobi - Heavy security has been deployed at The Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto for their second term in office later today.

President Jacob Zuma is expected to arrive in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, today for the fifth Summit of the African Union-European Union.