This session emphasized the urgent need for the African diaspora to actively engage in Africa’s development and reclaim its rightful place globally. It traced Africa’s historical colonization and division, highlighting ongoing economic challenges and the brain drain that undermines progress. The speaker underscored the significance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) as a historic step toward continental unity and economic integration, creating a massive market and workforce. Key initiatives include diaspora-driven projects like the AfroLink database, AFCFTA bonds, regional centers of excellence, and major infrastructure like the Inga Dam. The session called for unity, investment, and strategic collaboration among Africans worldwide to build sustainable development, economic independence, and generational wealth, ending with a rallying call to wake up and actively participate in Africa’s resurgence.
