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| APRA president, Arik Karani |
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has strongly condemned the recent terror attack in the town of Barsalogho, Sanmatenga Province, Burkina Faso, which resulted in significant loss of life and numerous injuries.
APRA is deeply concerned about the escalating terror attacks in Burkina Faso and other parts of Africa.
In a statement signed by Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, Secretary General of APRA, the organization urged for an immediate end to all forms of attacks, particularly those targeting unarmed civilians. APRA emphasizes the need for peace and stability in the region to mitigate the suffering of innocent people.
Additionally, APRA is alarmed by the humanitarian crises unfolding in other African countries, including the spread of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the severe flooding in Sudan.
The association calls for concerted efforts to address these crises and provide necessary support to affected communities.
“We call for dialogue as a more civil approach to resolving conflicts instead of violent attacks leading to destruction and catastrophic outcomes that leave the continent more devastated,” APRA said.
Part of the statement by APRA reads: “We are gravely disturbed by this recent attack in Burkina Faso, coming on the heels of the death of over 500 persons due to mpox scourge caused by the monkeypox virus ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, the hotbed of the health crisis; and the distressing floods caused by the collapse of the Arba’at Dam in the east of the Republic of Sudan, destroying or impacting about 70 communities and affecting telecommunication infrastructure and other utilities.
“These and many emergent humanitarian crises in Africa have been overwhelming enough for a great but challenged continent. Therefore, entrenched terror attacks can only worsen efforts at restoring the glory of the continent.
“As a body of communication managers, APRA iterates its call for increased, sincere and responsible conversation and concrete actions among state actors and other stakeholders in Africa to address these and future challenges, many of which are heralded by warning signs.
“Therefore, APRA calls on the World Health Organisation (WHO) to resume and strengthen collaboration with the government and people of DRC. It is evident that mpox is yet to be defeated as an existential global health issue.
“APRA stands in solidarity with the Governments and people of Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Sudan. We commiserate with those who have lost family members and friends in these circumstances. We also wish those injured and displaced a speedy recovery.”
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