President Edgar Lungu has called on Zambians to embrace dialogue and implored youths not to be used as tools for violence.
In his address to the nation ahead of the African freedom day commemorations which will be celebrated tomorrow, Lungu said young people must guard against being used as weapons for violence.
The day will be commemorated under the theme silencing the guns creating conducive of conditions Africa’s development.
Lungu said it is unfortunate that youths have lately been used as tools of violence.
His call came just days after youths believed to be from his PF party attacked a radio station for granting an interview to opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema.
President also Lungu reminded the younger generation that the freedom they are enjoying today was attained by the fore-fathers who made great sacrifices to attain peace.
He added that Zambia wants to see continent free of conflicts, and one that promotes peace and stability.
President Lungu pointed out that despite Zambia enjoying peace there is still need to check certain vices that undermine the capacity to safe guard peace and achieve sustainable development .
President Lungu said Zambia must also guard against emerging threats such as terrorism, cyber-crimes money laundering and illicit financial flows.
He emphasised that such and other vices can sabotage Zambia’s efforts to build a strong and resilient economy.