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Participants attending the 30th heads of state and government summit of the African Union (AU) pose for photo at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, Jan. 28, 2018. The 30th heads of state and government summit of the African Union (AU) opened Sunday in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, under the theme of anti-corruption. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

AU Condemns Attempted Coup In Benin

The African Union (AU) has condemned the recent attempted military takeover in the Republic of Benin, describing it as a direct attack on the country’s democratic order.

In a statement issued on Sunday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Yousouf reiterated that any military involvement in political affairs violates the organisation’s core principles and values. He stressed that the AU has consistently opposed unconstitutional changes of government, with its key charters and frameworks upholding constitutional rule as the foundation for peace and stability in Africa.

Source: VANGUARD

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