All Quotes

"Our G-20 membership is not merely a seat at the table; it is a platform that will make Africa an active contributor in shaping our collective economic destiny"

"We must also push for Africa’s permanent membership in the UN Security Council so that we will sure be part of the decisions that will affect and determine the destiny of our continent"

"Securing an energy-sufficient-Africa by encouraging member states to implement strong policy frameworks will be imperative"

"The African Union will emerge as a formidable institution and also serve as a strong platform of African citizenry as well as an agent of our collective will."

"The impact of urbanization in Africa particularly the growing demand for freshly processed foods and ready-to-eat meals significantly reshapes consumption patterns in urban areas"

"We have to know that in view of Africa's rapid population growth, meeting the increasing demand for diverse and high-quality food products will present challenges"

"Empowering women and engaging the youth will unlock the full potential of the sector as they are the drivers of innovation and resilience in our food systems"

"fostering regional policies such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is essential for expanding market access, improving food security, and creating more resilient food systems across the continent"

"The full realization of the African Continental Free Trade Area promises to amplify the success of many African countries who are determined to be on track in building a resilient system in food security."

"Together, let us move forward with determination and purpose, committed to realizing our shared vision for Africa’s agrifood systems"

"We cannot afford to remain mere 'premium exporters' of coffee, cassava, cacao or precious minerals."

"We need partners who invest in empowering our human capital, not those who reward our dependence on raw material exports"

"Ensuring equitable access to the digital economy is not a luxury but a necessity"

"Let us also remember that history will judge this moment not by the agreements we sign but by the true progresses we accomplish"

"The cornerstone of a successful value chain is manufacturing. However, manufacturing requires a well-nourished population. That is precisely why food sovereignty should be primarily placed as a foundation of regional value chain for Africa"

"Africa must exercise caution in its dependence on incentives often linked to others’ strategic interests"

"The GERD is a great achievement that proves the strength of our spirit yesterday, examines our wisdom and ingenuity today, and shows the beacon of light we will have tomorrow"

"The use of blind violence is accepted in silence and amnesia by almost all the great powers of the world"

"Hunger still kills in Africa"

"Africa is proud to have more than 60% of its population young"

"The disaffection of these young people with Agriculture and the rural world, their break with the ancestral world towards urban uncertainties and perilous emigration, all these increase our existential drama."

"We need to renew strong political will by Member States through the mobilization of domestic resources to reflect the priority of the agricultural sector"

"Agriculture remains a strategic and key lever for Continental industrialization and the creation of jobs that are so vital for development,stability and prosperity. It is therefore up to us to harness our collective determination and resources in addressing soil health and fertilizer use in a holistic manner if we are to achieve sustainable food systems on our Continent."

"In this new era you can count on the dynamism of the economically active forces of the Continent, in particular, women and youths, but also and very modestly on us, who today are bidding you farewell. We will remain disciplined soldiers, even in retirement, to contribute what we have left"

"The persistence of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and harmful practices in various part of our continent serves as a stark reminder of the challenges we still face"

"I also call on men, boys, and communities to actively contribute to fostering a culture of nonviolence, respect, and equality."

"Let us renew our dedication to eradicating gender-based violence and tirelessly strive for an Africa where every woman and girl can flourish without fear of violence."

"Africa does not come to the partnership empty-handed, as a destitute. Africa engages in its Partnership, according to a balanced relationship, with mutual and shared benefits. This is what will make our Partnership attractive and with incentive"

"Not only is mass migration depopulating our Continent of a workforce in its golden age, but it is doing so in unhappiness, extreme precariousness and indignity for our peoples, our youths in particular"

"We must start by reshaping the minds of the next generation through a value-based education system rooted in unity, African identity, and moral purpose"

"Language is more than words; it is connection"

"A shared African language will break down the colonial-era barriers of French, English, Arabic, Portuguese, and Spanish, allowing us to communicate as one people."

"We must not underestimate the power of early education in shaping the character of future leaders and citizens"

"The African philosophy of Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — must be more than just a slogan in political speeches. It must become part of the lived experience of every African child"

"A Pan-African consciousness is not natural; it must be deliberately cultivated"

"You cannot defend or sacrifice for what you do not love. You cannot love what you do not know"

"Unity is not something you decree from above; it is something you nurture from below, in classrooms, homes, and communities."

"If Africa fails to unite, we will continue to be the playground for external powers, our future shaped by decisions made in distant capitals"

"We can ensure that the next generation of African leaders will sit at the global table not as beggars, not as divided voices, but as a united, proud, and determined force shaping their own destiny"

"As a rule s were perforated lengthwise, so that a wire or piece of string could be passed through the hole and then fastened to the necklace or wristband on which the seal was usually worn. Fairly often the seal-stones were set between caps of gold, silver, or copper."

"The downfall of the was brought about by the , a barbarous people who swept down from the northeastern mountains and subjugated the country in the twenty-second century As a result of the invasion, suffered a general disintegration. There were, however, a few centers of culture in which the standards set by the ns continued in force. One of these centers was . Here, under the later part of the Guti domination, reigned a priest-prince named whose statues show a technically proficient adherence to Akkad tradition."

"Major sculptures which first attracted the attention of the world's art lovers to the ancient Near East derive from the time of of , known to have been an elder contemporary of ..."

", the capital of the dynasty since founded it, remains to be discovered."

"In the introductory essay, illustrated almost entirely with cylinders from the , Porada demonstrates how evidence derived from excavations post-dating the publication of her definitive catalogue of these seals (Corpus of Ancient Near Eastern Seals, 1948) can refine our understaning of the , , and styles of ancient Near Eastern s generally and of the Morgan seals specifically. The text is studied with insights and lavishly annotated with references to works both recently published and forthcoming."

"Porada, born in Vienna, fled Europe in 1938, after . One of the few things she brought with her to New York was the plate copy of her dissertation, complete with her drawings of seal impressions from European collections, which she presented to , ’s first director. In ancient , s — often carved with exquisitely detailed scenes — were used to roll the owner’s unique stamp onto a document produced by scribes, attesting to its authenticity."

"Being on a soapie for a long time can make you be on autopilot. That's why we must constantly develop ourselves. Read, watch masterclasses and do anything that will push you to be better."

"I also think it is important to live for ourselves and not focus on a social media lifestyle."

"People can get lost in the artificial world of social media and that is why I think there is some much depression in our industry because we are trying to potray unattainable perfection."

"I know the purpose of life through her. She is the reason I wake up every morning to do what I love."

"Being a mother is one of my favourite jobs, which I will always put first."