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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 40779, member: 636"] Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete told African leaders to stop depending on major world powers. He spoke at a disaster meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday. Namibia leads the Africa Regional Platform for disaster reduction efforts. Ithete wants African countries to build stronger economies without outside help. He warned that American funding cuts show why Africa needs independence. The deputy prime minister said African nations must invest money at home instead of waiting for foreign aid. He believes countries should focus on preventing disasters and managing emergencies better. Ithete thanked the African Union and United Nations for organizing the conference. He asked meeting delegates to work together on creating unified disaster policies. African leaders need to submit one strong position paper to represent the continent. [/QUOTE]