Professor Dr. Dirk-Jan Koch shares his views on Africa, with Africans

Africa stands at a defining moment in history. In this powerful and thought-provoking address, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao speaks on the future of African youth, Pan-African unity, civic responsibility, and the urgent need for Africans to protect and build their nations instead of becoming instruments of destruction. Drawing lessons from Burkina Faso, Kenya, Tanzania, and across…

Former President Thabo Mbeki delivers a powerful and deeply reflective address on xenophobia, unemployment, African unity and South Africa’s role in continental development during a high-level business breakfast hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD. In this thought-provoking speech, Mbeki revisits South Africa’s liberation history, the solidarity shown by African nations during…

Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi delivers a provocative critique of leadership, intellectual culture and political accountability in South Africa. Dr. Ndlozi argues that semiliteracy is not simply about having a low level of formal education, but can become a culture that rejects learning, critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. He questions why some highly educated leaders appear disconnected…