New AU Chief Vows to Unite Africa

By Teresa Censoplano - July 16, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Renewed Vows to Unite Africa Have Been Heard Before But Modern Continent Has New Dynamism Today

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New AU chief pledges to build unity in Africa

AFP – The first woman elected to head the African Union Commission committed Monday to build unity on the continent after a controversial vote in which she unseated the incumbent chair. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, South Africa’s home affairs minister, beat Jean Ping of Gabon in a close election on Sunday.

About Teresa Censoplano

Teresa Censoplano is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She also completed a minor in Political Science and a Certificate in Business. She currently lives in Marlboro, New Jersey.

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