Segun Badmus, Khanyisa Dorothy Mchavi Magombo Suhfree Cletus Suh Alain Ngono Akhona Nkenkana I am pleased by your insight! Segun Badmus, I still ask why Nkosanza Zuma faded along the sidelines of the summit, she is the custodian of the Agenda 2063, an enormous Afro driven vision which I believe the West must buy into if they want partnership. Rumor has it that she is set to return to SA to seek ANC president position, I salute her initiatives though since she took office, but she needs at least another term now to implement, half of those programs. Let me quote few leaders who understand the times we are in; Speaking in South Africa on January 9, 2001, the then Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshiro Mori, conveyed his clear understanding of Africa’s strategic place in the world when he said: “In this age of globalisation, as the world becomes increasingly unified, it would be unthinkable to talk about the world of tomorrow without considering sub-Saharan Africa. If it can overcome the difficulties it faces and open the way toward a bright future, Africa will probably become the driving force behind vibrant development of human society in the 21st Century. The Final Communiqué of the EU Summit Meeting held in Feira in Portugal in June 2000 agreed that; “The challenges facing the African continent require extraordinary and sustained efforts by the countries of Africa helped by strong international engagement and cooperation reaffirmed its willingness to continue to support measures aimed at rapid economic growth and sustainable development. This will only be possible in a proper environment of peace, democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law.” Understanding the strategic imperative facing the EU, the then President of the European Commission, Romano Prodi, said in 2003: “The Africans are not asking Europe or the US for charity. What I hear from my African colleagues is a clear appeal to the rich countries to put policies in place that will allow Africas people to take their destiny in their own hands.” It is therefore safe to say Africa is not seeking relief but release.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:25:16 +0000
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