DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 14 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reiterated the importance of dialogue as the most effective way to resolve conflicts across Africa, rather than resorting to the use of arms.

President Samia made the remarks today during a ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam, where she was awarded a prestigious honor by the International Military Sports Council (CISM).

In her speech, President Samia highlighted Africas critical agenda of “Silence the Gun”, which seeks to end the rampant use of firearms and promote peace through alternative methods such as dialogue and community cooperation.

“Most importantly, as you all know, Africa has its own agenda Silence the Gunwhich is about silencing the reck...