Heads of state of the African Union are holding a summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, trying to plan their collective future in an era they believe will be marked by American indifference and disinvestment. An old idea being discussed anew is the creation of a continental trade pact to eliminate tariffs and align transportation systems; the nations currently trade less with each other than with Europe, Asia and the Americas. (European Press Agency)
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