25th May, 2018
Botswana’s Foreign Minister Vincent Seretse on Friday called for the complete decolonization of Africa.
Addressing the nation on Friday through national broadcaster Radio Botswana on Africa Day celebrations, Seretse said eradication of colonialism is a key ingredients for development.
“Botswana believes that the African Union should remain steadfast on its support and in solidarity with the People of Western Sahara and the Palestinian people, in their quest to achieve self-determination, freedom and independence,” said Seretse.
He urged the African Union and the rest of the international community to strongly deploy greater efforts to ensure the complete decolonisation in Africa.
This year’s Africa Day is celebrated under the theme: “Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.”
Seretse said the theme is a rallying call to all in Africa to stop unfair distribution of resources, unfair access to opportunities, and unfettered squander of public resources, coupled with selfish enrichment by a few, through unconventional means.