Kenya, Ethiopia in Forefront in Fostering African Unity & Pan-Africanism

Nairobi: The United Democratic Alliance Party (UDA) Executive Director, Nicodemus Bore praised the ongoing efforts of Kenya and Ethiopia in fostering African unity and pan-Africanism.According to Ethiopian News Agency, the two countries have long been at the forefront of promoting pan-Africanism and unity across the continent, Bore told the Pulse of Africa (PoA). Both countries are working to foster peace, cooperation, and shared development within Africa. "As you are aware, Kenya and Ethiopia are in the forefront in fighting for inclusion of everyone into the pan Africanism," he stated.Bore further emphasized Ethiopia's significant role in the African Union (AU), highlighting its importance as the host of the AU's headquarters. He remarked, "Our countries, Kenya and Ethiopia have worked very hard." Moreover, he stressed the importance of unity among African nations in securing a more powerful global presence, expanding markets, and fostering greater prosperity for the continent.Reflecting on his recent visit to the historic National Palace in Addis Ababa, Bore noted, "We saw the place where the Organization of African Union (OAU) signed their first charter and walked through the gates to have dinner in the palace." He described it as a place where people feel at home, a home where there is peace and where everyone is listened to, regardless of the size of their country.Bore urged African nations to look to Ethiopia as a model for peaceful coexistence, drawing attention to Ethiopia's unique diversity, with over 80 ethnicities that coexist harmoniously. "In Ethiopia, despite the many different ethnic groups, everyone stands united as Ethiopians. This is a lesson for us all."As the African Union prepares for its upcoming meeting in Ethiopia, Bore's message echoed a call for greater cooperation, peace, and unity across Africa, emphasizing that only through collective action can the continent realize its full potential.