Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Rises! Africa Rises! PAN-AFRICANISM LIVES
Speaking during the Zimbabwe Diaspora Engagement held on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Chairperson of the Decemeber 12th Movement, Omowale Clay, urged Zimbabwean youth to embrace their history, understand their identity and recognise their role in shaping the country’s future.
Addressing the younger generation, Mr. Clay emphasised that acquiring skills in fields such as technology, medicine and engineering must be matched by an understanding of 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞.
He highlighted the sacrifices made during Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, urging young Zimbabweans to learn from the nation’s history and the contributions of those who fought for independence.
Mr. Clay also underscored the importance of Zimbabwe’s land, liberation heritage and Pan-African identity, reaffirming the December 12th Movement’s support for Zimbabwe and its vision of a rising Africa.