Скачать или смотреть “We Are Not the Same”: The Limits of Pan-Africanism

Pan-Africanism is political and/or social. It is often spoken about as a shared identity, a political project and a solution to the challenges Africa faces.

In this video essay, I reflect on political Pan-Africanism, with a view to go beyond it as an abstract ideal, to whether or not it can work in practice. Pan-Africanism is challenged by Africa's borders, economic inequality, governance and vastly different national experiences.

This is not a rejection of Pan-Africanism but an invitation to assess its place in contemporary times. What does unity really demand? Who defines it? Are we prepared for what it would actually require?

If you’re drawn to thoughtful conversations about the world around us, identity or youth futures, Akwaaba, Welcome. This is a space for us to engage with nuance and the grey 💌.
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Links:
⭐️ To your Tents O Africa: A Critique of Pan Africanism­­­:   / to-your-tents-o-africa-a-critique-of-pan-a...  
⭐️ From Pan-Africanism to Pro-Africanism: A Critical Review of the Ideology of Pan-Africanism with a Fresh Proposal: https://jocap.domuni.eu/jocap/article...
⭐️ Letter describing Africa of the future: https://au.int/sites/default/files/do...
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Key terms: Pan-Africanism explained; African political unity; Africa and nationalism; Post-colonial Africa; African political movements; African identity and borders; Youth political thought in Africa; Africa diaspora perspectives; African futures discourse