By Own Correspondent| President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said it is important for African countries to work closely with the international community in order to resolve the many common challenges affecting the continent.

Mnangagwa said this siin after meeting political and business leaders from Africa and beyond in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he is attending the African Union Summit.

He said:

Today at the AU in Addis Ababa, I met with political and business leaders from the region and beyond. Our continent is facing many common challenges which must be tackled together.

As Zimbabwe meets its own challenges head on, it is important we work closely with our partners in the international community.