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AU vows to promote peace, security to boost development

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Sudanese anti-coup protesters attend a gathering in the capital Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman on October 30, 2021. Bankole Adeoye said the AU is committed to the promotion of democracy and good governance so that citizens can benefit from peace dividends. PHOTO | FILE 

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By  MARY WAMBUI  &  Xinhua

The African Union (AU) has called on its member states to embrace mediation and dialogue in the wake of increasing conflicts in the continent.

The AU Commission chairperson Moussa Faki urged African leaders to reject the use of force and violence as a solution to its problems.

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