Dlamini-Zuma arrives in Mali

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Newly-elected commission chairwoman of the African Union (AU) Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma arrived in Mali on Wednesday, her office said.

"Dlamini-Zuma has arrived in Mali ahead of the scheduled African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) meeting scheduled for Friday," said her spokesman, Ronnie Mamoepa.

The meeting would discuss and assist in finding a resolution to the current political challenges, including the restoration of democracy and the challenges of secession, he said.

The meeting was scheduled to run until Saturday.

Dlamini-Zuma was elected as the new chairperson in July and officially took over the role on Monday.

Speaking at the hand-over ceremony on Monday, Dlamini-Zuma said the AU would try to resolve the conflict in Mali and the Sahel region, or else the crisis would spread to other regions. - Sapa



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