The Republic of Mozambique last Friday jointed other Member States of the African Union in ratifying and depositing the instrument of ratification of the Convention of the African Union on the prevention and combating of terrorism.
The Charge d'Affaires of the Republic of Mozambique to Ethiopia, Mr. David Beny Chabooka, deposited the instrument of ratification of the Convention on behalf of his government, according to an AU press release.
Receiving the instrument of ratification, the Interim Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Mr. Amara Essy, paid tribute to the Republic of Mozambique on its commitment to the African Union saying that it symbolized Mozambique's readiness to join the global coalition against terrorism. Mr. Essay observed that Africa needed to be able to fight terrorism effectively considering its scourge and devastating effects in parts of the Continent and recently in Mombassa, Kenya.
The Republic of Mozambique is the 18th Member State of the African Union to deposit the instrument of ratification with the Interim Chairperson of the commission of the African Union, the release said.
The Convention on the prevention and combating of terrorism and all its provisions therein entered into force on the 6th December 2002, in accordance with Article 20 of the Convention and following the deposit of the 15th instrument of ratification by the Republic of Ghana on 6th November 2002.
The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya became the 31st AU Member State to sign the Protocol relating to the establishment of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.
The Permanent Representative of the Jamahiriya to the African Union, Ambassador Ali Abdoulla Awidan, signed the protocol on behalf of his country.
Mr. Awidan underscored the importance of the early establishment of the Peace and Security Council and said it would assist to prevent disputes and resolve conflicts within the Continent.
"The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya," he added, "would continue to support the African Union and commit resources alongside other Member States in order to achieve the objectives of the Union, particularly with regard to the establishment of the Peace and Security Council."
