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- Chronicle June, 22th
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Reflections on the Evils
of the Continent
Today more than ever, the long march continues
towards peace and solidarity in Africa. Directed by the
writers, historians, poets, artists, journalists, students,
politicians and religious men, the African caravan has achieved
its first objective: to cross th continent, meeting African
authorities, leaders and peoples in order to obtain a better
diagnosis of the noxious evils conspiring against the construction
of peace. With more than twenty countries travelled through
- North to South and East to West - the African caravan
will carry on for a long time to come until lasting peace
is a reality on the continent.
A message from the grassroots
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The Congress for African Refoundation is
taking place presently in Tanzania until the 26th of June
(near Dar Es Salaam) with the participation of several of
the great distinguished persons of the continent. Work got
underway with an air of festivity yesterday, with a melodic
introduction by the great singer Pierre Akendengué
and his group. During this meeting, members of the Peace
Caravan successively presented the balance of a year touring
the continent, and adopted, with the participants, a work
program for future tours and to draf an African Charter
for Peace and Solidarity. This document, a direct message
from the grassroots in Africa, will be presented at the
next summit meeting of African Heads of State and Governments
in Zambia. The interesting aspect of this "African
Charter of Dar Es Salaam" is most certainly the fact
that that the idea originated with young people of Africa
- a disconcerted group - seeking the best way to send out
a message from the grassroots in favor of peace and of solidarity
among peoples with a view to a better development of the
continent.
The fight against ethnophobia
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At the opening of the congress yesterday,
three themes were raised, about which the participants debated
in three workgroups - governance, economy and cultural values.
In respect of governance, that which is the concern of the
participants is a reflection on the principles and practices
of governments in Africa. The future of the African enterprise
networks will be debated by the workgroup charged with deliberations
on the economy. As for the third theme, Values and Culture,
a profound reflection will take place that will establish
the role of art, and values and culture, in Africa in the
fight against ethnophobia, xenophobia, and the promotion
of the values of solidarity and unity.
As long as there is war ...
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These African citizens, today more than
ever, are determined not to spare any effort to reach their
desired goal. Only one thing can be certain: Africa cannot
be united as long as it continues to suffer from wars, or
conflicts between states or between ethnic groups. In recent
years, several thousands of African citizens, young people
for the most part, have met their death in the wars and
conflicts that are still taking place.
- From Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Africa,
Congress of African Refoundation
- Continental Meeting in Africa
by Ousmane MBAYE <ousmanembaye@hotmail.com>
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