AU commission chief expresses concern over prevailing security challenges in Africa

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AU commission chief expresses concern over prevailing security challenges in Africa

STORY: AU commission chief expresses concern over prevailing security challenges in Africa SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the African Union 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 3. various of headquarters of the African Union 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 5. various of headquarters of the African Union STORYLINE: Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday expressed deep concern over prevailing unconstitutional changes of governments, political and institutional instability, climate change and economic deficits in Africa. Africa has witnessed exorbitant military spending as terrorism and conflict continue to destroy some African states, reversing their development priorities, Faki said at the opening of the 37th Ordinary Session of the

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