By Godfrey Olukya 12-5-2017
The Chairman of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, Mull Katende has said that heavy reliance on donor funding is affecting peace efforts on the continent.
He said that depending on donor funds makes it difficult for some countries to adequately budget for their security.
Presenting a paper on the status of peace and security in Africa to Pan African Parliament (PAP) MPs meeting in Midland, South Africa, Katende said,’ ‘African parliamentarians should make use of the available tools for structural conflict prevention by ensuring that African governments are more transparent, accountable and responsive to the legitimate demands of the people”
He advised the African people to always yearn for peace, security and prosperity.
Reacting to the report, legislators urged the Peace and Security Council of the AU to address the root causes of conflict in Africa and the supply of arms. They said economic, social and political inclusiveness was key to peace.
Professor Morris Ogenga Latigo Uganda’s representative in this Parliament also noted that the challenge that Africa faces is providing leadership for posterity rather than for self, corruption and self-interest.Cue.
Felix Okot Ogong a representative from east Africa was dismayed to note that PAP was talking about security and peace and yet the continent had no stand-by force to manage its own security challenges.
The fourth ordinary session of the Pan African Parliament is meeting in its headquarters in Midrand, South Africa.
Among other delegates to the PAP that agreed with Katende include Jacqueline Amongin Morris Ogenga-Latigo, Anifa Bangirana Kawooya Felix Okot Ogong. Babirye Kadogo.
