By Eratus Ndueh
Bishops in Cameroon have urged the population of Maroua in the Far North Region to work towards ensuring that peace reigns in the country while deploring all forms of violence.
The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon, NECC, in his opening address at the 47th Annual Seminar of the Bishops in Maroua, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea decried the protracted violence in the North West, South West, and Far North regions of Cameroon, and cautioned against desperation with the growing yawning poverty among the citizens amid security challenges.
Cameroon’s English-speaking regions plunged into conflict in 2016 after a protest by lawyers and teachers turned violent. An armed movement of separatists claiming independence for a country they call, the Republic of Ambazonia emerged following the government’s crackdown on protesters.
In the Far North, attacks by Nigeria’s Boko Haram fundamentalist sect have reportedly caused more than 320 thousand people, to flee the region.
Reflect
ing on the theme of the seminar, which was ‘A synodal church on Mission,’ Archbishop Nkea said, ‘The whole church is on mission and we must promote solidarity within our Christian communities through the Gospel.’
The next annual seminar of the Bishops of Cameroon will be held in the Diocese of Buea from the 4th to the 11 of January 2025. And this will be another opportunity for the men of God to discuss issues plaguing the country for adequate solutions to be meted.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
Addis Ababa: Ethiopian missions abroad urged to make efforts on soliciting technology transfers, facilitating capacity-building programs, garnering financial support for projects, searching for destination markets and attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
The annual meeting of Ethiopian ambassadors and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, which began last Saturday, has continued to its second day.
The annual meeting, which is part of the Diplomacy Week, takes place from January 13-27, 2024.
Today’s session deliberated on the policies, institutional frameworks, achievements and challenges of science, technology and artificial intelligence in Ethiopia, according to Foreign Affairs Ministry.
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Belete Molla, made a presentation on the Science , Technology and Innovation policy of Ethiopia, the achievements registered thus far and key directions set to realize digital economy.
The Director General of the Ethiopian Artificial I
ntelligence Institute, Engineer Worku Gachena, also made a presentation on the institute’s tangible role in realizing digital economy and the major results in AI in various economic sectors of the country.
Both presenters emphasized that Ethiopian missions should work on soliciting technology transfers, facilitating capacity-building programs, garnering financial support for projects, searching for destination markets and attracting FDI.
Foreign Affairs State Minister, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, stressed on his part the critical role of digital technology in the development of Ethiopia and the need for the increased contribution of Ethiopian missions in supporting the digital efforts.
Ethiopian Ambassadors, heads of mission and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are conducting discussion on activities being undertaken in diplomacy and field visits until the 27th of January, 2024.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
KORGOHO: Namibia senior men’s football team coach, Collin Benjamin, said despite being placed in a tough group at the African Nations Cup (AFCON), they are optimistic about upsetting a team or two at this championship.
The 2023 Ivory Coast AFCON is underway in four different cities across the country and will come to an end on 11 February 2024.
During a media briefing held on Monday, Benjamin said that although they are aware of their opponents, his team has worked very hard to compete in the championship and they are ready to give it their best in the opening match.
‘Tunisia and Mali have players whose development happens in Europe, while Namibia and South African players are groomed at home. Nevertheless, we are humbled to step into the field of play and give it our all,’ he said.
Benjamin added that despite being in a difficult group with South Africa, Mali and Tunisia, they have a dream of upsetting one or two of the competition favourites.
‘Namibians want to create history for their country. They ar
e hungry and angry. We have analysed our weaknesses from our last preparation game against Ghana and we will now focus on improving them in order to perform better and make our country proud,’ Benjamin said.
He further added that their opening opponents Tunisia play offensive football, but they are prepared for them.
Namibia’s opening match will be against Tunisia on Tuesday at Amadou Con Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo at 19h00 (Central African Time).
Source: The Namibia Press Agency