Zambia on Sunday commemorated Africa Day, with President Hakainde Hichilema calling for a recommitment to pan-African solidarity.
LUSAKA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Zambia on Sunday commemorated Africa Day, with President Hakainde Hichilema calling for a recommitment to pan-African solidarity.
The Zambian president said it is important for Africa to recommit to the spirit of pan-Africanism, which binds the continent as one.
"To achieve this, we must silence the guns and invest in peace. Instability anywhere on the continent is instability everywhere. Africa cannot afford to be divided by conflict when the dream of unity and prosperity is within reach," he said.
Hichilema called on African leaders to prioritize inclusive growth rooted in transparency, prudent fiscal management and a commitment to ensuring development that delivers jobs and opportunities for all Africans.
Zambia, he said, will continue advocating for peace, security and stability, as well as economic diplomacy to drive intra-Africa trade and global cooperation.
He said Zambia will continue to advocate for a more equitable international financial architecture that does not reinforce historical inequalities but enables Africa to define its own path to sustainable development.
Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963, now known as the African Union. The day serves to celebrate Africa's unity, peace and rich cultural diversity.■
