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13th AU Summit Gaddafi’s Serious Super State Initiatives Amid High Optimism in Africa
5 July 2009
Sirte- The 13th African Union summit opened on Wednesday, in the city of Sirte, Libya, with the theme "Investing in Agriculture for Economic Grown and Food Security." However, although the summit officially focused on the means to improve the continent's food output, the debate centered on the formation of an African powerful unitary government that can lead the 53 states to objectives beyond just food self-sufficiency. The current president of AU Muammar Gaddafi, who is chairing the summit, reinforced the need for a united African Government, a move he described as the best approach in confronting the many challenges faced by the continent. Until late Thursday night, Africa's leaders did not seem to reach a final conclusion on the issues presented in the summit agenda. But everyone knew that the institutions of the AU should be strengthened if Africa is going to have a respected place among the powerful in the world of today. It is for this very reason that the African masses remain optimistic that something very good will come out of the summit being held Sirte. The differences were mainly on the way to get to the formation of a strong authority that have the legal requirements to make decisions for the whole of Africa. There are those who want to speed up the process after fifty years of waiting and those who want to still go slowly on that. The masses in Africa, however, cannot wait for ever and they have found a champion speaks in their behalf, the Leader of the Revolution Muammar Al-Qathafi of Libya. He argues that the so many problems of Africa cannot be solved unless Africa masters its own destiny and becomes independent from outside influence and exploitation. Gaddafi says Africa should seek respect from the outside world and should speak with one voice and this can only be attainable by establishing a Union's strong government. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Jean Peng, in his opening address, said the events in a number of African countries where unconstitutional means have been used to effect political change is a major source for concern. He said Africa needs to adapt a clear position on these developments which if not tackled, could reverse the progress the continent has made over the years. Mr. Peng also painted a gloomy picture of economic growth in Africa, owing to the global economic crisis and called for a concerted approach to address the decline. Representing United Nations Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General, Mrs. Rose Aicha Migiro, spoke of the challenges Africa faces at several fronts, including economic and political challenges. The challenges, she said demand resolute action from all. The Summit, Mrs. Migiro observed was taking place at a time more than half of Africans currently live in extreme poverty. "We must use this Summit to mobilize action to protect the poorest and most vulnerable - and prevent more from joining the ranks," the UN official declared. She called for investment in agriculture because 'since time immemorial, agriculture has been the cornerstone of development in every region, not just Africa. Agriculture investment, the Deputy UN Secretary-General noted creates jobs, adding, "It can make economic growth more durable, and it can increase food and nutritional security."
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