News Analysis: Awakening Africa pursues economic self-reliance at AU Summit

ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- As deep-rooted scars of transatlantic slavery and colonization still harm Africa, the 1.5 billion-populated continent is heading toward unity, self-determination, and collective prosperity with initiatives unveiled at the 38th African Union (AU) Summit.

Under the theme "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations," this year's 55-member gathering unfolded from Wednesday to Sunday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.