Self-centered African leaders worry Khama

Ian Khama speaking at the State Luncheon for Zim President. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Ian Khama speaking at the State Luncheon for Zim President. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

President Ian Khama says he is disturbed by the trend of some African leaders wanting to change their countries’ constitutions to advance their personal interests.

“We therefore need to recommit ourselves, as African leaders, to enhance our governance architecture and uphold the sanctity of our constitutions, if we are to realise our continental aspirations,” Khama said yesterday at a state banquet held in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s honour.

On other issues, Khama said as a continent, Africa has challenges such as transnational organised crime, terrorism, human and drug trafficking, radicalisation and violent extremism, which continue to pose a serious threat to development endeavours.

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