Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema urged Pan-African unity and peace as Africa marked its 62nd Freedom Day.
He emphasized silencing conflicts and investing in peace for continental stability.
Hichilema paid tribute to Africa’s founding leaders like Kaunda, Nyerere, and Nkrumah.
He called on current leaders to prioritize inclusive economic growth and job creation.
This growth should be rooted in transparency and prudent fiscal management.
Hichilema also advocated for reforms to global finance systems marginalizing Africa.
He stressed the need for an equitable international financial architecture.
Africa must define its own path to sustainable development, he stated.
Africa Freedom Day commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity.
The OAU was the precursor to the present-day African Union.
