Bridging the Gap, between Africa and the Caribbean Statement by H.E. Mia A. Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, at the 38th AU Summit Part 2 @mamottley Today, at the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, I stood in the spirit of the Battle of Adwa, reminded that unity has always been our greatest strength. As the Caribbean and Africa seek to reclaim our shared destiny, we must ensure that history’s divisions do not define our future. Together, we can build a future for us to prosper.