Amandla Parapọ 2026 Conference Addresses Africa's Leadership Challenges

The Amandla Parapọ 2026 conference took place from October 30 to November 1 at Amandla Conference and Resort in Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, organized by the Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement with support from the Open Society Foundations. The conference theme was "Policy and Leadership at a Time of Changing Global Geopolitics." African statesmen, scholars, researchers, Pan-Africanists, and civil society leaders discussed Africa's role in a shifting global landscape.

The conference underscored that Africa must reclaim its agency and not remain a passive participant in global affairs. It highlighted the continent's potential, including critical minerals, agricultural capacity, and a youthful population, while warning against fragmentation and competing national interests that weaken regional institutions.

The discussions pointed out that Africa risks becoming a battleground for external powers without the necessary policy and leadership frameworks to safeguard its interests.