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African Union calls for borders to become spaces for cooperation

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African Union calls for borders to become spaces for cooperation

The African Union and the Ivorian government are calling for African borders to become spaces for cooperation, economic integration and shared development. The call was made at the opening of the third Abidjan Border Forum, which brings together political leaders, diplomats and specialists for three days, ANG reports.

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