Several African leaders have arrived in Paris, French capital, for a conference on how to stem the tide on COVID-19 spread in Africa.
According to a statement from France authorities, over 12 African leaders are expected to join the summit.
Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Senegal heads of state have been invited.
Also in attendance at the summit is African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat.
”The real message of this conference is that we will not leave Sudan alone to face the colossal challenges imposed by all the transformations to which the people of Sudan aspire, and once again, I salute the resilience and desire for change, especially of women and young people”, Moussa Faki said.
The focus of the conference on Monday was to provide support for Sudan as the country transitions to a new form of government.
”I can’t stress enough the need to build a productive economy, that would ensure growth and job creation, as creating jobs for our young people is one of the most important priorities. We would like to create those opportunities for our young talent to stay in the country and build it with us, rather than taking this extremely difficult and dangerous journey across the Mediterranean. We are losing this young talent, we are losing our future, not only the current (time)”, said Sudanese public administrator, Abdalla Hamdok.
On Tuesday, the summit will focus on African economies trying to fill a financial shortfall of around $300 billion caused by the viral disease.
”The reduction of Sudanese debt that we will soon begin is a first result. It is important that this trajectory of Sudan’s return to the concert of nations be reinforced at the economic and political levels”, French President, Emmanuel Macron.
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