The terror group's differences over leadership style, war strategy and ideology seem to have increased its resilience.
Under el-Sisi, who now chairs the AU, Egypt is becoming a player in regional conflicts like Sudan and Libya.
The AfCFTA won't start with a bang but could boost economic growth more than any other factor.
Last week's agreement serves the short-term interests of Ramaphosa and Thabane, but can it save Lesotho?
After struggling to achieve results, the African Union is taking a different approach to post-conflict reconstruction in The Gambia.
At least one of Africa's five African Union youth peace ambassadors should represent refugees.
As the country faces economic meltdown, government has again imposed policy without any legislative underpinning.