Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a fresh request to address African Union (AU) heads of state, according to AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki.
In a tweet, Mr Faki said he received the request during a call with Ukraine’s foreign minister.
The pair also talked about President Zelensky’s “wish to develop closer ties with the AU”.
Mr Faki didn’t disclose whether the request would be granted but tweeted that he had “insisted on the need for a peaceful solution to the conflict with Russia”.
Earlier this month, President Zelensky held a call with his Senegalese counterpart Macky Sall, the current AU chairman, and asked to address African leaders.
African countries dominated the list of nations that abstained from voting on a UN resolution to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
The resolution passed with 93 votes in favour, 24 against and 58 abstentions.
Maybe they made a mistake they wanted to say EU have been trying all this tym to check Ukraine in the map of Africa I can’t locate it maybe my eyes a failing me
Isn’t working with America and NATO not enough this guy ,or else ask God why there is war in your country.
Tell him we dònt want to hear anything please, we have got our own problems here in Africa.
Tanaka Macheka 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣munhu ngaatange yaanopedza
Tanaka Macheka but you want US dollars handiti or Roubles?
Pardon Tichatonga Kanhenga we are using rands
Kudzie Chingwena kkkkkk that guy is a comedian
Asi munotengesera dzimwe nyika nemaUSD
Tanaka Macheka remove our party logo,we don’t subscribe to your utterances.You are wrong
Tapiwa Mandaza you’re an idiot you can’t hate ZanuPF thugs here and love NATO thugs, you’re a sellout Africa must not be involved in western tribal war
For Tanaka
Tanaka Macheka 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tapiwa Mandaza dzikama iwe
Tapiwa Mandaza wake up
Tanaka Macheka hakuna mu democratic ari selfish zvakadai
Edwin Mapanzure taura hako
Tapiwa Mandaza Why but that’s true we hv also our own problems and even the if tikavaudza havatodziteereri so ngavaite zvinhu zvavo ikoko and hakuna unoendako kovabatsira
That is not his reason ,he wants people of Africa to understand the nitty gritties of the war.Kuti muzive kwazvirikubva nekwazvirikuenda
We don’t need his shit
He mus go to he’ll
Does he know the meaning of AU?
Ngaasiyane nesu isu,ngaangokumbire ruregerero zvipere
Why??
No
He should be given the chance to do so. Most of Africa is in the dark about what’s happening in Ukraine and have taken this contest as a war between America and Russia fought in Ukraine. That’s not true. Russia invaded a soveign nation like South Africa invading Zimbabwe or Zambia invading Malawi. Such a behaviour should not be allowed. Because most of Africa got material and moral support from Russia during their struggle against colonial rule most of my fellow Africans have come to accept Russian invasion into ukraine as a legitimate action. It’s not and Africa has to he highlighted and condemn this move as an evil action. Because America invaded Iraq or Afghanistan that does not mean we should justify Russia’s action in Ukraine. Let Zelensky speak .
Kennedy Mlambo you understand international politics , thanks
Kennedy Mlambo kkkkk ahhhh it seems you don’t understand how world politics goes 🤦🏾♂️
Kennedy Mlambo you’re genius
Kennedy Mlambo hauna nyaya iwe 2014 vaironga kurwisa Russia by 2017 now Russia ikazviziva saka anichemei
Kennedy Mlambo you’re an idiot
Kennedy Mlambo well said
Kennedy Mlambo Russia invaded Ukraine to try and effect regime change because they are threatened by NATO expansion onto their borders. Imagine someone who threatens you wanting to move in next door. You will rather take control of that house and put your own tenants in. And anyway what has Ukraine done for Africans lately aside from deny them access to safety when the war broke out and they took were trying to escape
Jeffrey Mukwanda Mr Jeffrey where did you get that information that in 2014 they were planning to attack Russia. Who are those ‘ they’ and what was the issue about.
Yes Mr Martin what you are saying is true but sir was invading Ukraine the best option. I personally don’t see invading other countries especially neighbouring countries as a solution to military or political differences. Dialogue is the answer
Kennedy Mlambo ndimi mega zvenyu imi
Blessing Gutu tell us since you understand
Martin Schmidt no one has a right to control another country, where’s your sense of independence? One day Russia will invade your own country coz if no one stops them they will want to invade everyone
Kennedy Mlambo You know nothing about International politics
Does it needs African Audience?
He has embassies in Africa and they know Zelensky as a naughty boy who dined with NATO and US who killed Libyans ,Iraqis under the guise of human rights violations and Weapons of Mass Destruction (wmd) respectively
Let him face the music
US knows after war it will go there looting with its forehead written helping and reconstruction
Kennedy Mlambo of coz spilling of blood of innocent souls must be avoided bt Zelensky harbours NATO and US interests
Listen to what Putin says
Even you cant allow your enemy to dine with your closest neighbour
Remember they agreed not to move some inches further from where they had been but NATO wants to conquer Ukraine…
Its more of political muscle than what we feel and put to our legal minds..
Martin Schmidt its their game, many small states were captured and forced to join Russia, Ukraine is next on the list, Russia fears that if they join NATO all the other states that were absorbed by Russia will break free from Russia. It’s sad you don’t understand how dictatorship works. Russia felt the threat when Ukraine applied to join European Union coz they’re afraid that all states will follow suit, that’s why they annexed Crimea.
Ever saw what abusive boyfriend’s do, when a girl tries to make friends he beats her and silence her and keeps her indoors coz he’s afraid of her independence.
Kennedy Mlambo they had dialogue at the end of the cold War with a promise of no more nato expansion. Promises were not kept. Im not taking sides no one is innocent when it comes to super powers. However there are two sides to a coin
He has all the help he needs from US and NATO, we can give him a ear but we cannot join in on the sanctions party.
Martin Schmidt why don’t they invade Poland?
Kennedy Mlambo The two Ukranian provinces of Zoya and Lugask are, and have all along been Russian, in culture, language and affiliation.The inhabitants of these two provinces feel they arent treated well, socially and politically thus they have long been pushing for a breakaway from Ukraine and in all this they are looking to their mother Russian Federation and considering Ukraine herself being historically Russian,President Putin acted not just on these peoples’ call but also on the need to counter American influence in Eastern Europe which not just Russia, but China sees as a region which the USA shldn’t influence much.By virtue of sovereignity, pro-Western critics wld consider Moscow as the agressor but on another note the need to mantain a bi-polar world and a stronger balance of power btwn the East and the West are some of the reasons why some countries in Africa, Asia and the Carribean either remain neutral or directly support Putin.To those who dont understand this war, just look closely at American responses daily and see how much is she pouring in support and keen watching how bitter she will be when Kiev fall to the Russians
Martin Schmidt you know it as an agreement and its true NATO torn that part of agreement under the influence of US
Its US which is afraid of Russia hence using EU block as NATO…
Putin saw it and wants to deal with it once and for all
Now they are barking.
If they re real men let them come out clear and fight Russia
These bulldozers are not rwal men
They re cowards who fight defenceless countries
After disarming Iraqi they invaded it and no weapon of mass distruction was discovered
Kennedy Mlambo shoutup your mount
Kennedy Mlambo not true
Kennedy Mlambo you are very correct according to my understanding of this current conflict. Let’s forget about Russia/America antagonism, the thing is that Russia blundered. Ukraine is not a Russian city or village, they have the autonomy to self govern and make independent choices. Who said Russia must become policeman of the world? Africa, must stay clear from this conflict, not taking sides, yes. But Zelensky must be heard, whatever he want to explain or tell.
Ndlovu Augustus Taboka Poland is not on Russias border
Africa should not be dragged into this conflict.These guys they always come to us and kill us and loot our resources.They divide us,give guns to some of us who got very low reasoning capacity,then give them money to kill their brothers.What is so special with Ukrainians,that is not in DRC, MOZAMBIQUE,SOMALIA, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC,MALI and many more African countries where our brothers are funded by the West to kill each other?What is in Volodymyr Zelesky’s blood and not found in African blood?If the heads of African States agree to meet this guy then it means we don’t have any leadership in Africa,but stooges and puppets.
Mike S Chikasha Well said bro. I also heard that during vacuations there was a racial issue
Mike S Chikasha it’s not only the west Wich is funding but the Russians and Chinese also in one or another
Mike S Chikasha the world has become a global village & a common market where buyers & sellers meet & trade electronically!!
So far the war in Ukraine has taken toll to Southern Africa given the trade pact between SA & Ukraine/ Russia, then the trade of SA & it’s neighbors!!
Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka that’s the propaganda they spread so that we believe in them.These guys need Africa more than we need them.Thats why Volodymyr Zelensky’s has been advised to come to Africa.He knows that if he manages to convince Africa to shun Russia he will win the war.The western Sanctions against Russia are not working and they’re backfiring to hurt Europe who imposed them.Now their strategy is to use Africa，because none of them can do without Africa, including Russia.
Mike S Chikasha ss for sanctions its too early to say they are not working or effective!
Secondly the resistance the Ukraine has given Russia has even suprised Putin himself!
This war would too cost for Russia!
As for propaganda is the case on both sides during such conflict!
Mike S Chikasha true bro nothing special about Ukraine nxaa rather to support Russia than this useless comedian
We don’t have time for puppets of slave traders. He must leave us out of their internal squabbles.
Godfrey Viki it will take years to find one leader who is not a puppet.Most leaders are puppets in one way or another
Godfrey Viki slave traders!!
Slave traders were Arabs, U.S. & west were slave masters!!
However 2day we need each other in trade & commerce!!
We are now Chinese puppets. Kusekana kwePoto
African Union is the same continent with the blacks that you choose not to get into trains to Poland.mamai ikoko demet
Erica Mutanga taura hako,vaifunga kuti hatisi kuzviona
Erica Mutanga kkkkkk
Thank u
As the African continent, we welcome president Zelensky with open arms and we are ready to assist the people of the sovereign state of Ukraine in the best possible way we can.
Eli Theodore Dhoro who is he in afurika?
Eli Theodore Dhoro You alone
Eli Theodore Dhoro don’t say we , sayi I , you go
Fungayi Magwenzi pardon me
Melody Shoko no not me alone ,Africa as a whole
Wanza Vanzyl Dumfarth yes We, excluding you ,I suppose
Eli Theodore Dhoroimbeciles, especially those wearing suits such as you, make me ashamed to be African. You have zero understanding of who the bulk of Europe is. Sies man you idiot
Eli Theodore Dhoro
I see your brain is not working well like that Comedian President
Can someone tell this dude to go back and settle issues with Putin this noise making of him wont prosper. He needs to go to President Putin apologize and forget about this EU and NATO thing for the betterment of his country and the world at large
Mkuda Mafusire appologising to putin fr invading his country 🤣, am l missing something here????
Mkuda Mafusire the problem is Zanu pf which is brainwashing our kids and some of the madhalas to believe that Russia and Chinese are our friends
Michael Jones Mchele then watch the space, you’re giving your opinion here and I’m giving mine then you’re insulting me as if you eat lunch with Zerlesky
Michael Jones Mchele Americans killed in Iraq, Afghanistan etc and they’re still killing in Israel nobody bothers to sanction them neither did any organization probe them for rhetoric any war crimes now its happening from the other side that disadvantages the US and NATO you and your your evil companions are now making a lot noise, Don’t support trash for the sake of favor but stand with the truth
Mkuda Mafusire I can’t insult some one because we differ
Putin is causing war in Mali so u my know that he is coming to envade Africa soon
Mkuda Mafusire the Ukraine joining EU is a prerogative of Ukrainian people not Putin!
Ukrainian people like any other people have the right to determine their future!!
Not Ukrainians ‘s idea but Zerlesky and NATO and the US
Africa is still an integral part of the world. He is right to enlighten Africa about their conflict with Russia. Africa must surely stay clear from the the conflict but also mindful this war is affecting us one way or another.
Ndoe Ndazi whats so special about Zelensky that he can be given a platform today in Africa. Africa gas been sooo oppressed and we don’t go around begging for platforms on their unions. Africa has nothing to do with Russian operation in Ukrainiane. We have so much to discuss on our meetings
Tawanda Chaderopa-Rugara did he say that!!
I think the comment above is perfect!
Africa can not live under splendid isolation in a global economy!
First of all teach your fellows that Africans are human beings with red blood in their veins too.
Zelensky your Master have all the answers! We are not ready to have buffalo soldiers perishing in euro/america NATO wars! Its remains in the history once beaten twice shy! AU are only betrayers they can sell our sons i can’t trust them. Uzozwa kuthiwa abantwana bathethwe ezikoleni bayokulwa eUkraine. We should be alert those madalas can’t be trusted dollar is sweet
Chipo Nleya kunini lapho okwakekwathathwa abantwana eskolweni besiyakulwa kwamanye amazwe!
Yekani ukuthetha into elingazazi!
This war is too sophisticated for African soldiers!
Do you really know about the buffalo soldiers!!
There were black Americans who VOLUNTEERED to fight in the American civil war!
They were staying in America, they could not stand as spectators on the touchline
Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka they did in colonial wars bebethatha. If you cant get the sense of what I’m saying its not my fault. What i am saying is african leaders can’t be trusted with their greed if you can catch the drift with the events happened before it’s possible with them. Let me tell our grandfather went to fight WW2. Some were taken to Vietnam there too many incidences african get dragged into these wars which got nothing to do with africa
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Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka let Chipo air her views, why uzenza as if you know it all?
Chipo Nleya ngiyakuthola nxa ukuletha ngaleyo ndlela!!
Kodwa phela during the collonial times!
That will never happen in modern times!!
Actually it was a world war!!
Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka not our war but theirs
Gregory Moyo wena what is your opinion we xhamu wamanzi!
Awuvimbi ukurhi abantu how they respond on a comment!!
Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka wahle waziveza ukuthi awazi lutho. Okwakho yikuvala ngenhlamba…hayi ke ithi ngikutshiye unjalo
Chipo Nleya yebo but buka la!
The war in Ukraine has had its toll in Africa particularly southern Africa, chiefly SA been affected through its Brics membership & its trade relation with its neighbors!
More over the world has become a global village, Putin’s behavior is detrimental to Africa & the world!
Ncagu Sbhamusogodo KaSibungusodaka south Africa chose to non align of which is good. SA friends can be enemies to other friend but to remain neutral is wise.
Chipo Nleya they are never wise!
They cannot criticizes Russia because of BRICS pact!!
So far in Africa, SA is the most affected & are now accused for using strategic fuel reserves!
They are likely to face acute fuel shortage!!
Gregory Moyo wenze kuhle ngoba uba bengingazi ubuzosho lapho engiphosise khona!
Hayi- ke hamba kuhle muntu wemaguswini!!
African students were discriminates by his police he said nothing
Bowen Ndlovu you are very right & I agree, however that’s not the problem. The problem lies with our African leaders who are voiceless.
You cannot touch an American even if he’s breaking the law in a foreign country.
So our should have seized the opportunity & register their displeasure & seek permanent assurances that no black person will ever be ill treated in Ukrain.
Unfortunately our African leaders never think this far , only think of their bellies.
I saw your vedio in 2014 you wanted to attack Russia by 2017 we’re no fools die alone
Jeffrey Mukwanda musataure zvamusinga zive mazim ka uyo akapinda pachigaro 2019 usangoumana iwe ,uye 2014 pauri kuhumana Russia yakapamba black sea ,apa ari kuda kupamba futi ndo hutongi usina basa unoitwa neRussa
Apa kuzoda kutaura nechirungu😂😂😂😏
Sekai Gwanzura kuti vazvinzwe uye kunaka kana kushata kwacho hazvina basa cz am not a British
Sekai Gwanzura wakaita history here kuchikoro USSR usakanganwa
Jeffrey Mukwanda zvauri kutaura tanga tabva kare kuchikoro izvo zvakaitwa 2014 her zviri mu history ipi nhai hama
Jeffrey Mukwanda Zelensk akawana chirongwa chaitwa kare handione kuti anemhosva ini ,kune vakasiya vakaturika nyaya idzi dzichizeiwa
Sekai Gwanzura akabvumirei kushandiswa achisiya basa reke rekuekita macomedy
Jeffrey Mukwanda Aaaa😂😂😂😂iwe ukanzi huya uite mutungamiri unoramba her ? Mukana wekuitisana mari kuEU zvasiyana neAfrica munongoti varipo ivavo nehumbavha hwavo ,uyo iEU sha kuitisana mari munhu wese ane mukana ,havana hutsinye kune vamwe vavo vanosimudzirana
None of our business. Deal with your mess. Remove sanctions on African countries first. You want Africans to side with you. Taste your own medicine
Anopenga now he wants Africa to fight his wars mablacks paaida kuenda kuUkraine they were abeiddng denied visas
We have are own problems to solve
Go to your masters too much nonsense
He didnt want to address AU when he was eating and partying with bidden, talking and provoking Russia. Now because things turned around he thinks of Africa.
Misheck Gezani how did he provoke Russia!
Miguel Alves