U.S promises stronger ties as AU marks 56th anniversary

&NewLine;<p>This Saturday marks Africa Day&comma; the annual commemoration of the founding of the Organization of African Unity&comma; now the African Union&period;&nbsp&semi; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>In the 56 years since the AU was formed&comma; the continent has made significant democratic and economic strides&period;&nbsp&semi; We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the AU’s vision for a free and prosperous continent&comma; and the United States will continue to promote stronger trade and commercial ties with Africa&period;&nbsp&semi; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>In a release signed by Temitayo Famutimi&comma; Information Specialist&comma; Public Affairs Section and made available to OpenLife&comma; the American governments said &&num;8220&semi;We are proud of our partnership with the governments and people of Africa&comma; and we’ll continue to work with them to advance our common interests and goals&period;&&num;8221&semi;<br><&sol;p>&NewLine;