Addis Abeba, Oct 4, SPA -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel, starting afive-day tour of Africa, met Ethiopian Premier Meles Zenawi onThursday and urged more efforts to enforce human rights, reported dpa. Merkel said the transparency of a country, respecting human rightsand freedom of the press were ingredients which also helped economicdevelopment. At the same time, the Berlin leader called for stronger Europeanefforts for Africa. "Europe must do more," she said. Ethiopia is the first station of a five-day trip to Africa, to befollowed by South Africa and Liberia. She travels on to Johannesburgon Thursday evening and is to meet President Thabo Mbeki on Friday. Prior to her departure from Berlin Merkel appealed for a"common spirit" between Africa and the developed world to reducepoverty, ensure respect for human rights, fight disease and improveeducation.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/488032