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2021 AU summit opens virtually in Addis Ababa

Last updated: February 6, 2021 2:54 pm
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The annual session of the African Union, AU opened on Saturday at the continental body’s headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tsishikedi, has emerged as the new A.U Chairman, replacing Cyril Ramphosa of South Africa.

Read Also : President Akufo-Addo gets second term as ECOWAS chair

The President of the A.U Commission, Musa Faki Mahamat gave a scorecard of what had been achieved in the last four years, at the summit at which Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, is also participating, albeit virtually.

(Edited by : Tunde Orebiyi)

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