ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has emphasized the need to promote inclusive policy-making and equitable resource-sharing mechanisms to empower Africa's indigenous communities.
Youssouf made the call in a statement issued Saturday in observance of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, which falls on Aug. 9 each year. The day aims to raise awareness about the rights of indigenous populations worldwide and to acknowledge their contributions to pressing global issues.
