Addis Ababa: Chairperson of African Union Commission (AUC) Mussa Faki Mahamat emphasized the need for more investment in the education sector in the continent in order to produce a generation that is productive.
The Chairperson made the remark at the opening of the 47th Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) in Addis Ababa today.
The session is underway under the theme “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.”
On the occasion, Mussa Faki Mahamat stressed the need for more investment in the education for it is crucial to have a productive generation in the continent.
AUC Chair also mentioned about the efforts being exerted to resolve conflicts and bring peace in the continent stressing the importance of collaboration and unity among member states to successfully achieve this goal.
African Union’s Permanent Representatives Committee stat
ed that the meeting is crucial as it is expected to exchange views on issues related to Agenda 2063, continental peace and regional integration and recommend possible resolutions.
The objective of the meeting is to discuss various draft reports and prepare the agenda of the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council scheduled to take place 14-15 February 2024, in Addis Ababa.
Participants at the PRC meeting include Ambassadors from African Union Member States and AU officials.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
Tom Saintfiet Head Coach of The Gambian national team, has said his side will seek to improve on their game, when they meet Guinea on Friday, in the second round of matches of Group C in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
The Scorpions of Gambians were walloped by Senegal in their opening match on Monday, and the Coach has admitted his team was poor in the match.
Speaking after the match, the coach apologized for the result and gave credit to the defending champions for a clinical display.
‘We are sorry for this result. We wanted our performance to be better than this. We tried everything we could to come back with the result.
‘After conceding early, Senegal was more effective and better organised, which was decisive in the match,’ said a dejected Saintfiet.
‘We did not create many chances in the match. The big problem in the first half is that we were unable to find our footing. We lost 3-0 and this is considered a major defeat, and losing a man also made things worse for us,’ he added.
Commenting on the team’s chances for the rest of the competition, the coach said: ‘We would prepare well and we would be ready for the Guinea match. I know that we would be ready. Things have become difficult for us now, especially after losing by three. We need 4 points to qualify, so there is still hope,’ he added.
Source: Ghana News Agency