Online Reporter
Nduduzo Tshuma in Johannesburg, South Africa
President Mnangagwa and fellow leaders of Southern Africa’s liberation movements have arrived at the summit venue, where they are today expected to address the final and most decisive day of the Liberation Movements Summit. The historic gathering now enters a critical phase of reflection and strategic formulation amid shifting global and regional dynamics.
Presidents of the ruling parties of Zimbabwe (ZANU-PF), Tanzania (CCM), Mozambique (FRELIMO), Namibia (SWAPO), Angola (MPLA) and South Africa (ANC) are scheduled to deliver keynote remarks across two presidential address sessions.
Their speeches are expected to set the tone for the summit’s concluding deliberations, outlining a collective vision for defending liberation gains, advancing economic integration and reinforcing continental solidarity.
This final day of the three-day summit, which began on Friday, also includes a declaration session in the afternoon, during which Secretaries-General will present and ratify a joint summit declaration in a closed session.
The programme will then proceed to the closing session, where ANC Secretary-General Cde Fikile Mbalula will deliver the concluding remarks, followed by a joint press briefing to present the summit’s final communiqué.
Hosted by the ANC, the summit has brought together liberation movements, allied parties and key institutions such as the Museum of African Liberation, under the theme: “Defending the Liberation Gains, Advancing Integrated Socio-Economic Development, Strengthening Solidarity for a Better Africa.”
A cultural item will also feature in today’s programme, reflecting the spirit of unity and shared heritage that underpins the liberation movement’s enduring vision.
Meanwhile, delegates are expected to begin their departure on Monday morning.
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