Cardinal Berhaneyesus appeals to the AU

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel, Chairman of  Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) and the Archbishop of Addis Ababa has called on the African Union (AU) member states to work together to enable the continent achieve its intended goals.

“As the African Heads of States come together in Kigali, Rwanda, I ask that we pray for God’s guidance so that the Heads of States can find it within themselves to steer Africa and indeed our region to prosperity in fear of God,” Cardinal Berhaneyesus said. The Cardinal who is also the representative of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) to the AU made the appeal in a 10 July statement.

He urged African leaders and governments to work together to “improve free movement of people on the continent and therefore reduce the existence of undocumented migrants and human trafficking.”

The Archbishop of Addis Ababa further called upon the leaders to fully implement Agenda 2063.

The AU Agenda 2063 is a vision and an action plan which spells out the aspirations of all segments of African society to work together and build a prosperous and united Africa based on shared values and a common destiny.

“The leaders need to embrace broad partnerships in ensuring participation of all the people of goodwill in implementing the agenda 2063, bringing unity and solidarity in Africa, through prayer for God’s Grace and providence for the continent,” said Cardinal Berhaneyesus.

The 27th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) under the theme: “2016: Year of human rights with a particular focus on the rights of women,” officially began on 10 July 2016 with the thirty-second Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) at Kigali Convention Center (KCC) in Rwanda.

(CISA in Nairobi)

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