{UAH} AU SUMMIT ON PEACE AND SECURITY OVER

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Wednesday, 03^rd September 2014

AU Heads of State conclude Summit on continental Peace and Security

President Yoweri Museveni was yesterday among Heads of State of a number of Africa Union that gathered in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi for a one-day Summit on Peace and Security on African continent.

The African leaders who were hosted by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, also  included Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, Jonathan Goodluck of Nigeria and Somalia's Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

In a 5-page communiqué that was issued at the end of their deliberations, the leaders condemned all terrorists' acts  especially those perpetrated by Somali Al-Shabaab, Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, the Lord's Resistance Army headed by Kony as well as other terrorist groups operating on the African continent.

Opening the summit, President Idris Derby of Chad, who is also Chairman of the African Union Peace and Security Council expressed concern on the peace and stability of the African continent adding that the attacks by Boko Haram in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa "can only motivate us to intensify efforts to combat terrorism."

On his part, host President Uhuru Kenyatta told the meeting that Africa must be prepared to dedicate funds committed to fighting the scourge of terrorism.

The leaders tasked the African Union Commission to work for the intensification of member states to hunt for all indicted terrorists. The Heads of State called on member states to prohibit ransom payment to terror perpetrating groups where hostages have been seized.

President Museveni was received on arrival last evening at Entebbe International Airport by the Head of Public Service, Mr. John Mitala, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Julius Angina, the Director Interpol and International Relations, ASP Assan Kasingye and Uganda Prisons Commissioner, Mr. Samuel Akena.

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