During a visit to Addis Ababa, Qaanitah Hunter reflects on the African Union, and whether the body has become a place of meaningless promises that never materialise. I happened to be sitting within walking distance of the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, when a column written by former president Thabo Mbeki landed in my inbox on Wednesday. "The African Union @ 20: Lessons on the African Renaissance" the piece is aptly titled. I read it as I sipped on Jebena, traditional Ethiopian coffee.

Source: Ethiopian News May 26, 2022 20:01 UTC