Hunger can be made a part of the world’s past, but only if all institutions and people work together, said Pope Frances, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
With the objective of financing the peacekeeping operations in Africa by Africa countries, 50 Africa Union (AU) member states have contributed $89 million.
The Executive Secretary of UN Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA) Vera Songwe, said that combatting bribery, money laundering and tax evasion should be a priority if Africa has to finance its transition to middle income status and increase prosperity.