Angola and Zambia signed, on Wednesday, a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to formalize negotiations for the creation of the Liuwa Plains – Mussuma Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA). The signing ceremony took place at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia, and was attended by government officials, conservation partners, and members of the local diplomatic corps.
Speaking at the event, the Honorable Collins Nzovu, Member of Parliament, Zambian Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, and Minister of Tourism, emphasized the significance of the transboundary partnership.
According to a press release, the signing event represents not only a milestone in regional cooperation but also a renewed commitment by both nations to preserve shared natural resources for present and future generations, highlighting that the “Liuwa–Mussuma TFCA is a blueprint for conservation-driven development and regional unity.”
The Liuwa–Mussuma plains are a critical ecological zone within the greater Zambezi basin. It is known for hosting Africa’s second-largest wildebeest migration, supporting over 6,600 wild dogs, and being home to more than 350 bird species, making it a site of internationally recognized biodiversity and a designated Ramsar site.
Source: Jornal de Angola
