Ethiopia’s Minister of Peace, Binalf Andualem revealed that about 111,000 citizens displaced from various places returned to their homes during the past six months.
The minister made the remark in his briefing regarding the six month performance of his ministry today.
On the occasion, he said it takes the cooperation and coordination of numerous bodies to achieve peace.
Ensuring peace is a continuous process, he stated emphasizing the necessity of making consistent efforts to achieve peace in a sustainable manner.
In this regard, the minister remarked that a number of measures have been taken over the past six months to ensure sustainable peace citing the public discussions that attracted more than 9 million citizens in various parts of the country.
Efforts have also been carried out with a view to strengthen the federal system by enhancing relations between regional states of the country, the minister indicated.
According to the minister, successful activities have been undertaken in conflict preventio
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Regarding the rehabilitation efforts, about 111,000 citizens displaced from various places in Ethiopia returned to their homes during the past six months, Binalf revealed.
Of them, 70 percent had been uprooted by violence, with the remaining having been affected by natural calamities.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
Right Reverend Dennis Debukari Tong, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale, is urging the Church to play motherly roles and take responsibility of loving, caring and protecting its members.
He explained that Christians, whether male or female, must have the characteristics of a mother, who provides tender loving care to her underage children.
‘We have to remind ourselves that we are called to have the characteristics of a mother, whether male or female,’ Rt Rev Tong said.
He was delivering a sermon during Church Service in Tamale on the theme: ‘The Church as a Mother.’
The theme was in line with an occasion dubbed: ‘Mothering Sunday’ by the Anglican Communion, which is a day dedicated to honouring mothers.
Rt. Rev. Tong admonished Christians to make the Church a haven for members, adding a characteristic as that made the church what God intended it to be.
Rt. Rev. Tong said Christians must make the church synonymous to the mother figure to make it a place where people could find solace and friendship
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He called on Christians to unite to build the church, strengthen its love and care for humans as God did for the church.
He advised against accusing mothers of witchcraft and encouraged adult children to visit and appreciate them.
Source: Ghana News Agency