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Why African Union is calling for peace talks to end Russia-Ukraine war

Senegal's President Macky Sall.

Senegal's President Macky Sall, the current chairman of the African Union. PHOTO | AFP

By  Aggrey Mutambo

Editor - Africa & International

Nation Media Group

The African Union prefers holding dialogue with both Russia and Ukraine to end the war, instead of directly allowing President Volodymyr Zelensky to address its Assembly of Heads of State and Government.

Read: African Union slams Russian invasion of Ukraine

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