Calls for unity dominated Thursday's 60th anniversary celebrations for the continent-wide organization preceding the African Union (AU) that represented 55 member states. But critics say the AU has become a paper tiger where there's plenty of talk, but not much real clout to enforce its mandate. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa echoed Abiy, appealing for unity and to "uphold the bonds that frame our destiny." GHANAIAN OFFICIALS BELIEVE $3B IMF LOAN WILL ‘RESET’ ECONOMY, EASE HARDSHIP"We use Africa Day to reaffirm the importance of consolidating democracy and consolidating good governance across Africa," Ramaphosa said. So in my own view it’s a body that needs to be completely removed," Omari told the Associated Press.

Source: Ethiopian News May 26, 2023 09:12 UTC