League of African Ambassadors' Inaugural meeting set for Zambia's Mulungushi

The inaugural meeting of the League of African Ambassadors (LAA) has been slated for Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia, running from 14 to 15 October 2025.

This was revealed in an invitation letter dated October 2, addressed to Forum for Cultural Diplomacy Secretary General Pardon Tapfumaneyi. The letter was signed by LAA Secretary General Ambassador Kufa E. Chinoza.

"I have the honour to inform you that the League of African Ambassadors (LAA) will be launched with the installation of the President and inauguration of the Board of Trustees (BoT) as well as the Executive Committee members on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia," Chinoza wrote.

"As you may wish to know, the LAA is a body of serving and retired African Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to various countries and multilateral institutions. It is aimed, amongst others, at achieving the following: a) Supporting robust continental African foreign policies and cohesion of African diplomats at the global front. b) Promotion of inclusive, coordinated and robust engagement on continental and global issues. c) Developing institutional memory for African diplomacy. d) Enhancement of continental investment campaigns towards transforming African countries from raw materials exporters to industrialised economies for sustainable development."

Chinoza also noted that the League aims to foster economic, diplomatic, social, educational and agricultural programmes with the global community, with emphasis on mutual respect and benefits for all concerned. He added that the League endorses African home-grown models for effective development, with a view to strengthening African core values.

"While looking forward to your attendance, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration and esteem," Chinoza wrote.