African Media: Kudos From Egyptian President

 Some African journalists visiting Egypt were received in audience yesterday in Cairo by the Egyptian Head of State.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi of Egypt has described the media as an indispensable catalyst of development and cooperation between African countries. The Egyptian leader made this declaration to 37 media professionals from different African countries who have been visiting his country since 26 February 2017.
Sharing in a relaxed mood with the journalists in the presidency of the Republic of Egypt, the Egyptian Head of State said the media plays a very important role in the enlightenment and sensitization of the population. Abdel Fattah al-Sissi said African nations face common problems which must be tackled through cooperation and the press has an important role to play in educating the public to act positively. “I am happy that Egypt is coming back to Africa and we would not hesitate to share with our African brothers what we believe can enable them to meet their development goals,” he assured the newsmen. ‘’ In all this we need peace and political stability for without peace we cannot forge ahead in education, agriculture, health and trade’’, he noted.
The Egyptian President regretted that in spite of this challenge to work together, some citizens find themselves in terror groups like Boko Haram and destroy instead of constructing. We therefore must cooperate to see that these sadists do not keep us behind while other nations of the world are progressing, he said, adding that this challe...