US sends strong delegation to African Union summit in Addis
AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Heads of state and government of AU member states are gathering in Addis Ababa as the continental body marks 20 years since it was re-formed from the old OAU. PHOTO | MINASSE WONDIMU HAILU | ANADOLU AGENCY VIA AFP
The US is sending a strong delegation of special envoys to Addis Ababa this week for the annual African Union Summit in the Ethiopian capital, as it seeks role in the continent’s matters.
The Department of State announced on Tuesday that the delegation will “meet with stakeholders to discuss the global food security crisis and its disproportionate impact on Africa, as well as to follow up on US commitments made at the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit”.
