UNITED Nations Secretary General António Guterres has made an apt observation that democracy is under threat while authoritarianism is on the match, hate speech on the rise and inequalities growing. Mr Gutteres was speaking during the opening session of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly General Debate in New York this week.Although Mr Gutteres was not directly referring to Zambia, it is important that Zambians take serious note of his speech for much of what he said is of relevance to the Zambian situation.It is important that Zambians do not regard the speech as being directed at “other countries” for democracy is a global issue.This year’s General Debate is being held under the theme; “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.”Mr Guterres said in the face of increased threats to democracy, authoritarianism and the […]
