ADDIS ABABA– Senegalese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Baye Moctar Diop said that countries individual commitment has a key role in silencing the gun in Africa.
Diop said though it is too late to silence the guns by 2020, every country’s practical steps would help to success it in the years to come.
He also hailed Ethiopia’s commitment and reaffirmed as his countries would work to silence the guns.
“Ethiopia is doing a great job in areas of preserving peace and security in the Horn. The 2019 Nobel Peace Award to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is a witness for this.”
The country is working aggressively in the Horn to bring about sustainable peace and security.
The resumed peaceful relationship between Ethiopia and Eritrea is another good indicator of how the nation is committed to peace.
“When we come to Senegal, it is also doing its level best to bring about sustainable peace in the Sahel region. It is working aggressively to fight all forms of the terrorist movement.”
According to Diop, Ethiopia and Senegal might be found at a different geographical location. But, they have a common stance in areas of preserving peace and security. “Senegal is also concerned about its neighbors. In this regard, exchanging information and working for a common goal will play a key role to silence gun at the region.
Diop said development is the uncompromising factor for Africa. But, without peace and security, it cannot be achieved.
Amb. Diop has also stressed that cultural diplomacy has also a significant role in silencing guns and promoting peace and security in the continent.
He said cultural exchange among African countries should be given a prime attention. “Ethiopia and Senegal are at the forefront in promoting each other’s culture.
Africa as a continent has lots of soio -economic and political challenges. These problems are being exacerbated by leaders and politicians’ failure to resolve differences around the table. A terrorist act, civil war, immigration, abduction, coup attempts, poverty, hunger and instability and others are still the threats of the continent.
Silencing the gun in Africa” by 2020 was the promise leaders of Africa made seven years ago stating as Africa would be a continent free from all forms of conflict and war. Unfortunately, with some exceptions, nothing new has happened to the continent. Africa is still suffering from conflict and civil wars.
The Ethiopian Herald February 28/2020
BY LEULSEGED WORKU
