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When the African Union was created, its members set rather bold goals achieving peace and stability, improving living standards of the African people, ensuring that all countries develop equally and so on. A few years later the AU is still battling inner frictions and disagreements, all while trying to keep the idea of a unified Africa alive. Nevertheless, experts point out that despite the fact that the Union still faces profound challenges, progress has been achieved, and if all member countries put in significant and earnest efforts the continent could achieve prosperity. In order to find out more about the African Union, its structure and politics read this book.

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