{"id":1382,"date":"2025-08-27T12:25:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T12:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/?p=1382"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:26:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T12:26:38","slug":"minister-legese-tulu-calls-on-media-to-promote-african-integration-at-regional-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/2025\/08\/27\/minister-legese-tulu-calls-on-media-to-promote-african-integration-at-regional-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister Legesse Tulu Calls on Media to Promote African Integration at Regional Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>August 27, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 15th East African Communication Association Conference, Minister of Government Communication Service, Legesse Tulu (PhD), emphasized the crucial role of media and communication in advancing Africa\u2019s unity and integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held at the Adwa Memorial Hall, the conference gathered scholars, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss the theme, \u201cMedia and Communication for Africa\u2019s Integration,\u201d aiming to encourage regional cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minister highlighted Ethiopia\u2019s dedication to Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area, pointing out infrastructure connectivity, cultural exchange, and regional collaboration as essential pillars for progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Legesse commended Addis Ababa University for organizing the event and reiterated Ethiopia\u2019s vision of establishing a continental media hub to amplify African voices and combat disinformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stated, \u201cMedia are not merely channels of information; they are bridges of understanding and tools of empowerment,\u201d urging responsible use of digital platforms in light of challenges such as hate speech and fake news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the Minister called on the Association to lead efforts in research and innovation to address threats to social cohesion and regional integration. He concluded with optimism that the conference would foster collaboration and produce practical solutions for a united and prosperous Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-14-1024x661.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-14-1024x661.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-14-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-14-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-14.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 27, 2025 During the 15th East African Communication Association Conference, Minister of Government Communication Service, Legesse Tulu (PhD), emphasized the crucial role of media and communication in advancing Africa\u2019s unity and integration. 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