"The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries."

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"The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries."

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"The birth of the African Union should encourage us to reexamine relations between African States."

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"From the time of independences until the end of the Cold War, in spite of the participation of a considerable number of African states in the non-aligned movement, everyone in fact chose to align with one or another of the two major blocks."

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"The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South."

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"Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary, intensified it."

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"But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries."

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"The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness of humanity by promoting wealth and prosperity, power and influence of nations."

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"The African Union has to act in order to put an end to armed conflicts that undermine the continent, to fight against the devastation caused by AIDS and other contagious diseases, to promote sustainable development of its member states."

Development, Act, African, End

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