President Farmaajo: 2018 to be the year Africa to succeed against corruption
Somali federal president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo yesterday noted in the AU 30th session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that “the Year 2018 is the time when Africa has to triumph against eradicating corruption in the continent.”
In his speech address to the heads of African countries who gathered in Addis Ababa, the headquarters of the African Union (AU), president Farmaajo pointed out how “the continent is rich in resources while its people are languishing in severe poverty due to massive rampant corruption.”
Other key notes in his speech included commending the African vision for the year 2063 which will boost connection between African countries in terms of economy and development.
He also informed the distinguished attendants that his government has given imperative priority attention of fighting against corruption, strengthening government financial administration and the process of civil servants employment.
In the same breath, president Farmaajo underscored the need for his government to give similar consideration to regaining peace, economic development, extending civil services to the public and good governance.
In the same venue, president Paul Kagame of Rwanda yesterday officially assumed the position of African Union chairperson, taking over from Guinea’s President Alpha Conde at the 30th AU Summit underway for its second day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
This will be Kagame’s second major responsibility at the AU as he is also spearheading and supervising the body’s reforms process.
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