Africa: Kerry's Visit to African Union Summit Shows Continent's Value

Washington — Secretary of State John Kerry's attendance at the May 19-27 African Union (AU) Summit in Ethiopia showcases the importance of the African continent to the United States as the organization marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity.

"The fact that Secretary Kerry is coming to the African Union says volumes about how important the African continent is to the U.S.," U.S. Ambassador to the AU Michael Battle said.

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