Terrorism a serious threat to Africa: Chiwenga

VICE-President Constantino Chiwenga has decried escalating acts of terrorism in Africa saying it has become a “thorn in the flesh” for many governments.

Addressing delegates at the official opening of the ongoing 78th session of the executive committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) in Victoria Falls yesterday, Chiwenga said despite numerous interventions, APU continues to face challenges.

“The dynamic modern socio-political and economic environment characterised by climate change, erratic weather conditions which have become more frequent in occurrence and more severe in impact, the increased risk and incidences of terrorism as well as a general reduction of disposable financial resources and incomes has become the proverbial ‘thorn in the flesh’ for many governments,” Chiwenga said.

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