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Zawya
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea: Seminar on Meaning of Independence and the Sacrifice Paid
A seminar focusing on the meaning of Independence and the sacrifices made to achieve and safeguard national sovereignty was conducted in Barentu. The event was organized by the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary. Brig. Gen. Eyob Fesehaye (Halibai), Commander of the Western Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces, emphasized that independence goes beyond mere words, carrying deep significance and an immeasurable cost. He noted that due to the tireless efforts of the Eritrean people and Government since independence, the values of the revolution have been preserved, placing Eritrea on a firm footing while foiling direct and indirect external hostilities. Highlighting this year's theme as a reflection of the resolute stance of the Eritrean people and Government, Brig. Gen. Eyob elaborated on the importance of remembering the resilience of the Eritrean people and the heavy price paid for independence. He also called on the younger generation to play their part in preserving the legacy of their forebears and protecting national sovereignty. Participants called for the organization of similar seminars to enhance the younger generation's understanding of their history. Similarly, a seminar focused on the history of Eritrean resilience and the atrocities committed by enemy forces was conducted for students and members of the Defense Forces from 11 to 13 May in the port city of Massawa, also in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary. During the seminar, Mr. Simon Woldemicael, a member of the PFDJ Central Office, gave an extensive briefing on the Eritrean people's struggle for independence. Mr. Simon also urged the public—particularly the youth—to actively and consciously participate in preserving and transmitting Eritrea's vibrant history to future generations. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
Zawya
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
African Leaders meet in Uganda to Push Back Against Foreign Influence on Family
Top political leaders, parliamentarians and faith-based actors from across Africa and beyond have this week convened at State House, Entebbe for the Third African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty, issuing a strong call for an African Charter that defends traditional values, strengthens national sovereignty and resists external ideological pressure. The high-level meeting, hosted by State House and the Parliament of Uganda in partnership with several African and global organisations, was opened by President Yoweri Museveni and Uganda's First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni on Friday, 09 May 2025. In the meeting, Janet Museveni warned of growing global influences that threaten to erode African cultural identity and family structures under the guise of aid and development. 'Too often, aid is not offered freely, it now comes with conditions that threaten to redefine our societies according to foreign standards, thereby eroding the values we hold sacred and undermining our right to govern ourselves,' she said. Mrs. Museveni, speaking with the conviction of a wife, mother, and grandmother, emphasised the urgency of reclaiming the continent's educational, cultural and spiritual foundations from foreign interests. 'Africa stands today at a crossroads. We face unprecedented global pressures that challenge not just our economies but our beliefs and institutions that hold our nations together, especially the family,' she said. AUDIO: Mrs. Museveni She cited ongoing reforms in Uganda's education sector aimed at instilling patriotism, moral grounding and reverence for family and God, noting that these initiatives are fully government-funded to avoid external ideological strings. She also highlighted Uganda's commitment to the 2020 Geneva Consensus Declaration, which affirms national sovereignty in policy decisions on life, family and gender. President Yoweri Museveni, addressing the gathering, voiced strong support for the cause, warning against what he called 'disorientation' being pushed on African societies. 'Now, for some of the people to want to spread this disorientation to the whole world is really criminal. But it will not work. It will fail,' he said. President Museveni also dismissed comprehensive sexual education for children as 'madness,' arguing that African traditions offer appropriate, age-based moral instruction. He warned that Uganda may withdraw from the Samoa Agreement if it is found to contain ideologically coercive clauses under the label of reproductive rights. 'I appeal to you, now that you are here, all of you, and our lawyers are here, study that Samoa document. If it really contains all those things you are talking about, the reproductive rights, what have you, then we shall have to pull out from that nonsense, and tell the European Union that we cannot be part of that criminality. Because comprehensive sexual education, in the Bible, it says there is time for everything,' he said. AUDIO: President Museveni Speaker Anita Among reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to protecting family values, citing the country's recent anti-homosexuality legislation as an example of standing firm under international pressure. She equally warned of increasing threats to African family structures from both local and foreign forces. 'The struggle towards preservation of family is not without challenges. The forces against the foundational values of family have agents both locally and internationally. They will try to divide us so as to defeat us,' she said. Among hailed Parliament's resolve during the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, saying Uganda resisted blackmail and sanctions to defend traditional values. 'The combination of blackmail, sanctions and manipulations did not deter our spirit. We legislated in the best interests of our families and society' she said. AUDIO: Speaker Anita Among Among praised the President, the first lady and Members of Parliament for their courage and role in protecting Uganda's cultural foundations. Other notable voices at the conference included Mohamed Ghayate, Deputy Speaker of Morocco, who reaffirmed his country's commitment to an African renaissance grounded in sovereignty and shared cultural heritage. 'Sovereignty is the living expression of the will of our peoples to freely define their destiny, protect their resources, and preserve their culture,' he said, pledging Morocco's support for a continental charter. Henk Jan van Schothorst of Christian Council International, a Dutch-based advocacy group, praised Africa as the 'last man standing' in the global battle for family values. 'You are threatened by the policies of the West, especially from the part of the world where I come from. But I want to encourage you to stay strong — not only for your children but also for ours,' he said. The conference, organized by the Inter-parliamentary Network on Family Values, Family Watch Africa, African Bar Association, and the Foundation for African Heritage, marked the continuation of a growing African-led initiative to frame a Charter of Values and Sovereignty. As deliberations continue, participants called for the outcomes of the gathering to be mainstreamed through African legislatures, the African Union, and the Organization of African First Ladies. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
South China Morning Post
09-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
China's military calls for post-war order to be upheld, not ‘law of the jungle'
China's military is a strong force for safeguarding national sovereignty and maintaining world peace, its mouthpiece said on Friday, calling for the global order against hegemony to be upheld. Advertisement PLA Daily made the comments in an editorial marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. It pointed to China's long fight in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, which started in 1931 and ended in 1945. 'For a long time, the Chinese battlefield pinned down and fought against the main forces of Japanese militarism, playing a decisive role in the complete destruction of the Japanese invaders,' the editorial said. It said that, strategically, Chinese had supported the operations of the Allied Forces and complemented the actions on the European and Pacific battlefields, and made contributions to victory in the anti-fascist war and world peace. PLA Daily highlighted the importance of the military defending the nation's sovereignty, security and development. Photo: Weibo/PLA Eastern Theatre Command Eighty years on, the People's Liberation Army newspaper warned that there were 'grave threats' posed by unilateralism and hegemony.
