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Silencing the Guns

The writer is an economist, consultant and regional commentator based in Nairobi, Kenya

Newly elected Chairperson of the African Union (AU), South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, outlined key priority areas that will drive Africa’s growth within the framework of Agenda 2063 while addressing the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU.

Speaking at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 9, Ramaphosa focused on deepening unity in Africa, economic and financial inclusion for women and mainstreaming the interests of women, conflict resolution, and championing the position of

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