President Boni Yayi is New African Union Chairperson

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– Benin Republic President Yayi Boni

Addis Ababa, Jan. 31 – Benin Republic President Yayi Boni emerged as the new Chairperson of the African Union. He replaced Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo whose one-year tenure has ended.

Mr. Boni’s appointment was one of the highlights of the 18^th AU Summit which ended in Addis Ababa on Jan. 30. In a speech, the new Chairperson called on fellow African leaders to strive for stability, security, reinforce continental integration, and promote infrastructure development in order to win the fight against poverty.