African Union turns 60: Continent has made modest gains, but should 'have done better'

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Questions have been raised on whether the two subcontinental blocs have done enough in developing policies on trade across Africa.

Strength of SADC and Ecowas under spotlight as continent marks Africa Day

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African Development Bank Group on Twitter: "STARTING SOON Commemorating Africa Day: “Africa’s Youth: Africa’s Development Answer” 🕕 3:00PM GMT+3 📍 The Capital LIVE ONLINE: EN - https://t.co/SJmSZtxale FR - https://t.co/iX99QdrLW1 🔗 https://t.co/nshAgs8M0X #AfDBAM2023 https://t.co/FBNxtHb808" / Twitter

African Development Bank Group on Twitter: "Youth worldwide are invited to join us at #AfDBAM2023 for a celebration of YOU and Africa. The #AfricaDay2023 event will feature youth shaping the continent’s future and commemorate 60 years of the @_AfricanUnion. Join us for #AfricaDayAFDB: https://t.co/HswLFSEHgC https://t.co/jNcUpDyrSe" / Twitter

#TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 2023 🏆 on Twitter: "Happy #AfricaDay, everyone! 🌍 A day for remembrance, celebration and unity 👊 https://t.co/LNf2E99aYY" / Twitter

East African Community on Twitter: "🌍 Happy Africa Day! 🌍 Today, we celebrate the spirit of unity and progress across the entire continent. Let us unlock the full potential of Africa's free trade area. Together we can drive economic growth, foster integration, & empower African nations to thrive. #AfricaDay2023 https://t.co/DcFAuYjBUh" / Twitter

The African Union compares well to other continental unions. It accomplishes more than the Commonwealth or the Francophonie.

60 years of African unity: what's failed and what's succeeded

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A celebration dubbed "Our Africa, our future" marks Africa Day and the 60th anniversary of the OAU/AU on Thursday 25 May.A celebration dubbed "Our Africa, our future" marks Africa Day and the 60th anniversary of the OAU/AU on Thursday 25 May.

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Africa to Celebrate The 60th Anniversary of the OAU-AU On Africa Day | African Union

The AU celebrates the Day under the slogan: “Our Africa Our Future” using the hashtag #OurAfricaOurFutureThe AU celebrates the Day under the slogan: “Our Africa Our Future” using the hashtag #OurAfricaOurFuture

60th anniversary of African Union starts in Addis Ababa | Africanews

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Organization of African Unity charter signed in 1963, led to AU formation Organization of African Unity charter signed in 1963, led to AU formation

African Union Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Addis Ababa

RIYADH: The 60th anniversary of Africa Day was celebrated with much fanfare by the continent’s embassies in Riyadh on Thursday. Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the formation of the Organization of African Unity, or OAU, on May 25, 1963. The OAU’s successor is the African Union. A reception was held at the Cultural Palace in the Diplomatic Quarter on Wednesday, whichRIYADH: The 60th anniversary of Africa Day was celebrated with much fanfare by the continent’s embassies in Riyadh on Thursday. Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the formation of the

60th Africa Day celebrated by continent’s embassies in Riyadh | Arab News

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Paul Kagame is widely revered not only in Rwanda but across the continent as a problem solver and solution finder to many of the problems besetting AfricaPaul Kagame is widely revered not only in Rwanda but across the continent as a problem solver and solution finder to many of the problems besetting Africa

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Members of Parliament have renewed calls for the African Union to intensify efforts aimed at resolving conflicts in war-torn parts of the continent.

MPs renew calls for AU to intensify efforts to resolve conflicts in Africa - SABC News

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While calls for unity dominated Africa Day celebrations across the continent, critics of the African Union claim no real action has been taken to heal its political wounds.While calls for unity dominated Africa Day celebrations across the continent, critics of the African Union claim no real action has been taken to heal its political wounds.

Africa Day celebrations rife with calls for unity, but critics demand substance | Fox News

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Africa to Celebrate The 60th Anniversary of the OAU-AU On Africa Day | Union africaine

Africa Day: The African Union and its Member States Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the OAU-AU | African Union

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