Outgoing African Union Commission chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has delivered the first ever State of the Continent address in Durban, South Africa.
It was her last public address, before she steps down in January. Dlamini-Zuma was also presented with the Humanitarian Award for Leadership from South Africa’s Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi.
Her address offered more details on various issues about the African Union’s Agenda 2063 – the continental body’s vision to develop the African continent making it prosperous and united based on shared values and a common destiny.
In her speech, Dlamini-Zuma also called for freedom of movement in Africa, saying it would boost tourism and trade on the continent.
She used Rwanda as an example. She said free movement for Africans on the continent had been pioneered by Rwanda, which had seen a huge increase in its tourism and trade sectors.
Dlamini-Zuma also said that the AU was leading the way in stimulating skills development and education among 200 universities across the African continent.
The AU sees education for all and education for girls as vital for the continued development of the African continent.
The Outgoing AU commission chair also implored Africans to use their resources to prosper.
