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Another year wasted to achieve peace, prosperity

Africa review

This year marked the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) now known as the African Union (AU). The launch of the OAU represented Africa’s move from the colonial to the post- colonial era which held so much promise and hope for a continent that was emerging from the brutality of colonial oppression. The year also marked the tenth anniversary of the AU Agenda 2063 – a detailed plan for making Africa a peaceful and prosperous continent by 2063.

However, 2023 will go down as another wasted year towards realising Africa’s goals of peace and prosperity.

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