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'Reject dictation from outside,' Mugabe tells Africa
13 Jun 2015 at 19:47hrs | Views
President Robert Mugabe has urged African leaders to follow the footsteps of the founding fathers who rejected all machinations by the continent's detractors in their quest for freedom.
Addressing the 33rd New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) meeting held at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa today, Mugabe said never again should Africa accept playing second fiddle to any power.
The AU chairman implored Africa to reject dictation from outside the continent.
The NEPAD meeting was chaired by Senegalese President Mark Sully.
The meeting was also attended by host President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dhlamini-Zuma and several other dignitaries from the African continent.
Meanwhile, in a closed door session with the committee of 10 African countries reviewing the Ezulwini Consensus, President Mugabe said the events in Libya are the responsibility of the AU.
He said having a huge population and industry does not translate to the bigness of ideas.
He said Africa is still behind in the Ezulwini Consensus which seeks two seats in the Security Council of in the United Nations with or without veto powers.
The 25th session of the AU summit roars into life tomorrow (Sunday).
Addressing the 33rd New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) meeting held at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa today, Mugabe said never again should Africa accept playing second fiddle to any power.
The AU chairman implored Africa to reject dictation from outside the continent.
The NEPAD meeting was chaired by Senegalese President Mark Sully.
The meeting was also attended by host President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dhlamini-Zuma and several other dignitaries from the African continent.
Meanwhile, in a closed door session with the committee of 10 African countries reviewing the Ezulwini Consensus, President Mugabe said the events in Libya are the responsibility of the AU.
He said having a huge population and industry does not translate to the bigness of ideas.
He said Africa is still behind in the Ezulwini Consensus which seeks two seats in the Security Council of in the United Nations with or without veto powers.
The 25th session of the AU summit roars into life tomorrow (Sunday).
Source - zbc
