Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, has called for a new global order anchored on Ubuntu, cooperation and mutual respect, saying the world must move away from adversarial relations and embrace collective solutions to shared challenges.
Addressing the 63rd Africa Day celebrations in Harare yesterday, Prof Murwira said Africa’s philosophy of Ubuntu offers a pathway towards peaceful coexistence, sustainable development and global prosperity.
Prof Murwira said Zimbabwe’s recent election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council reflected growing international confidence in both Zimbabwe and Africa’s contribution to global peace and development.
“Zimbabwe’s election to the United Nations Security Council with 182 out of 190 votes is a strong endorsement of Africa’s role in promoting peace, development and international cooperation,” he said.
He added that Zimbabwe would use its position on the Security Council to champion the continent’s interests and amplify Africa’s voice on key global issues.
“Our presence on the Security Council will strengthen Africa’s voice in global affairs and advance the continent’s aspirations for unity, peace and prosperity,” said Prof Murwira.
The minister urged countries across the world to abandon confrontational approaches and instead cultivate partnerships based on understanding and shared progress.
“We must embrace non-adversarial relationships. The future belongs to nations that work together, build bridges and recognise the humanity that binds us together. Ubuntu teaches us that our destinies are interconnected and that progress is achieved through cooperation rather than conflict,” he said.
Prof Murwira also drew attention to the African Union’s 2026 theme on water security and sanitation, describing access to clean water as a strategic development issue that extends beyond public health.
“Water security and sanitation are fundamental to human dignity, economic growth and national sovereignty. No nation can achieve sustainable development without guaranteeing access to clean and safe water for its people,” he said.
He called on African countries to draw confidence from their history, culture and resources as they pursue development.
“Africa must draw strength from its heritage, promote self-reliance and adopt development models rooted in African realities. We have the capacity, the resources and the wisdom to shape our own destiny,” said Prof Murwira.
In his concluding remarks, the minister said Africa’s success would benefit not only the continent but the entire world.
“A liberated, peaceful and prosperous Africa is a blessing to the world. Let us safeguard our water resources, preserve our sovereignty and work collectively towards achieving the aspirations of Agenda 2063,” he said.
The remarks come as African countries intensify efforts to accelerate regional integration, strengthen economic resilience and advance the African Union’s long-term vision of a prosperous and united continent.
