UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay completed her first official visit to Zimbabwe following discussions with President Mnangagwa at State House. The United Nations agency will collaborate with the government to establish a national artificial intelligence strategy during 2025. Azoulay announced new support for young researchers documenting Southern African liberation movements. The organization plans to integrate this historical research into Zimbabwe's educational curriculum. UNESCO has continued this documentation project since beginning the work in 2018.
The director-general praised Zimbabwe's cultural heritage sites during her tour of Great Zimbabwe monuments. UNESCO recognizes five Zimbabwean locations on its World Heritage List for their historical significance. Azoulay highlighted the importance of Mbira music as part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage. The visit addressed cooperation on water conservation and natural ecosystem protection. She will attend the Wetlands Conference opening ceremony in Victoria Falls before concluding her Zimbabwe tour.
The director-general praised Zimbabwe's cultural heritage sites during her tour of Great Zimbabwe monuments. UNESCO recognizes five Zimbabwean locations on its World Heritage List for their historical significance. Azoulay highlighted the importance of Mbira music as part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage. The visit addressed cooperation on water conservation and natural ecosystem protection. She will attend the Wetlands Conference opening ceremony in Victoria Falls before concluding her Zimbabwe tour.
