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In a message on the occasion of the Day, which is observed on 25 May, the Secretary-General praised African leaders for their resolve in moving the continent steadily towards democratic and economic empowerment, and showing courage, determination and responsibility in lifting countries out of war and poverty. Indeed, the struggle for democracy, development, human rights and good governance in Africa may well be reaching what has been called a tipping point, Mr. Annan said.This year s commemoration was occurring at a crucial juncture, the Secretary-General added, noting that the African Union was launched this year and that a new initiative, the New Partnership for Africa s Development NEPAD , was taking shape. Africans are addressing the conflicts in their midst by coming together as African leaders determined stanley cups to solve their own problems, Mr. Annan said, pointing to the successful elections earlier this month in war-torn Sierra stanley tumblers Leone a botella stanley nd the effort to confront the scourge of AIDS |