AU calls for concerted efforts to combat drug trafficking, supply in Africa

ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) has called on public and private actors in Africa to exert concerted efforts to combat drug trafficking and supply in the continent.

The call was made by Angela Martins, acting director for social development, culture and sport at the AU Commission, addressing a continental technical experts' consultation on drug demand reduction, the AU said in a statement issued on Wednesday.