Addis Ababa September 22/2022 /ENA/ African countries have renewed political commitment to silencing guns by extending the deadline to 2030, Governance and Conflict Prevention Directorate of the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department Director Patience Chiradza said. The Africa amnesty month was held at the African Union Headquarters today with a continental dialogue towards achieving the goal of silencing the guns in Africa by 2030. Chiradza told ENA that progresses are achieved to realize the continental agenda and will further be strengthened. She also pointed out that the member states have shown a renewed commitment to go forward and achieve the continental agenda of silencing the guns. Ethiopia has adopted the proclamation on firearms, Nardos said, adding that firearms administration and management activities should be monitored with technological support.

Source: Ethiopian News September 22, 2022 15:47 UTC