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The future of Pan‑African Diplomacy

30
June 2025
Fatim Zohra Azouzou and Stevens Mokgalapa

This episode explores the future of Pan-African diplomacy, highlighting the urgency for African states to reinvent multilateralism amid global shifts. It discusses how initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area and Atlantic cooperation can drive real integration, emphasizing practical action, infrastructure, and the blue economy. The conversation stresses that Africa must define its own interests and pursue tangible results beyond political declarations. Strengthening ties between key regional players is seen as crucial for building a unified and prosperous continent.

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