Security issues top agenda at African Union Summit

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The 25th African Union summit is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. The theme is Empowering women but discussions look set to be dominated by issues of peace and security. CCTV’s Girum Chala filed this report from Johannesburg.

Peace and security issues top agenda at African Union Summit

The 25th African Union summit is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. The theme is Empowering women but discussions look set to be dominated by issues of peace and security.

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  • Africa’s prospect growth and transformation is being deterred by its dire peace and security situations. The 19 months war in South Sudan, Boko Haram in West Africa, Central African Republic, Mali and instability in Burundi are issues expected to be dealt with by these leaders.
  • Burundi’s Foreign Minister says things are improving but his nation wants support from African leaders.
  • Participants say the plan should help Africa register a structural transformation