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Africa is experiencing democratic governance, but facing huge challenges - Kofi Annan

With Africa Day today offering an occasion to tally up the continent's progress, challenges and "tremendous unfulfilled potential," United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan said the world body will help the continent build on its progress in putting peaceful democratic governance in place as it sees improved economic expectations.

"A new Peacebuilding Commission, the Democracy Fund and Human Rights Council have improved the UN's ability to respond to Africa's agenda, as laid out by the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and the African Union. Already, the UN and the AU are working together to strengthen African peacekeeping capacity, and pursue balanced development," he added.