Africa: AU Chair Admits Failures in First Term As He Seeks Second Chance

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Africa: AU Chair Admits Failures in First Term As He Seeks Second Chance

[East African] African Union Commission boss Moussa Faki Mahamat says the continental body failed to attain some of its goals, including ending violence as a result of "emerging threats", which overwhelmed member states.

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