He tells a summit of more than 80 countries from the two continents that Africa must graduate from dependent junior partner to strategic equal partner.

Addressing the African Union/ European Union summit in Abidjan, President Jacob Zuma says the new equal partnership must encompass migration, peace and security and youth development.

These are the central themes of the gathering of more than 80 leaders from the neighbouring continents.

Zumas condemns those engaged in modern slavery involving migrants detained in Libya.

He calls for strong support for Libya in combating this evil, without criticising the transitional government in Tripoli for failing to stop it.

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