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Africa is changing and rising, says African Union ambassador

Africa is changing and rising, says African Union ambassador

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Africa is changing for the better, according to the representative of the African Union (AU) to the United Nations.

Ambassador Tete Antonio spoke with UN Radio as the United Nations observes Africa NEPAD week from 18 to 25th October.

NEPAD, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, was adopted by African leaders in 2001 to fight poverty and promote sustainable growth, development and the empowerment of women.

Ambassador Antonio tells UN Radio’s Joseph Msami about what Africa’s NEPAD week is focusing on.

Duration:  4’15”