THE African Union has reiterated its zero-tolerance approach to undemocratic changes of power on the continent.
On the final day of a summit in Addis Ababa, the AU said it would maintain the suspension of Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali and Sudan – which are all ruled by military leaders following coups.
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The commissioner for political affairs, Bankole Adeoye, said the AU was ready to help those countries return to constitutional order and help democracy take root.
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Leaders at the summit also agreed to press ahead with plans for a free trade deal including almost every country in Africa.
