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These include, in particular emphasize the mobilization of populations and their appropriation of the programmes of the continent; the principle of self-reliance and financing of Africa for its development: the importance of having countries in place and capable, inclusive and accountable institutions at all levels and in all spheres, the essential role of the Economic Communities as cornerstones of the unity of the continent, taking into account
takes into account the particular challenges faced by island States and landlocked states and to hold ourselves and our governments together and institutions, responsible for the results.
In this new and noble initiative, we examined the plans and
past commitments and commit to learning from lessons learned
as we implement Agenda 2063.
In this new and noble initiative, we examined the plans and
past commitments and commit to learning from lessons learned
as we implement Agenda 2063.
Fifty years
after the first thirty-three (33) independent African States became
be brought together to take the historic decision to create the Organization of
To African unity, we look forward to the next fifty years.
We echoed the pan-African call that Africa must
to unite in order to achieve its rebirth. The present generations are
convinced that the destiny of the continent is in their hands, and that it is in their hands
must work now to shape the future they want.
Rooted in pan-Africanism and
African Renaissance, Agenda 2063 provides a solid framework for repairing the
injustices of the past and make the 21st century Africa's century.
We, the peoples of Africa and the diaspora, united in diversity, young and old, men and women, girls and boys, from all walks of life.
society, fully aware of our history, express our deepest gratitude to the
gratitude to successive generations of African pan-Africanists and to the
founders of the Organization of African Unity, for leaving us a legacy of
Africa, which has achieved exemplary success in the fight against slavery,
of colonialism and apartheid.
O Sons and Daughters of Africa,
Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky,
Let us make Africa the Tree of Life.
Let us all unite and work hard,
In order to give the best of us to Africa,
Cradle of humanity and source of culture,
Our pride and hope at the dawn of the day.
O Sons and Daughters of Africa,
Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky,
Let us make Africa the Tree of Life.
O Sons and Daughters of Africa,
Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of Heaven,
Let us make Africa the Tree of Life.
Let us all unite and sing from the heart,
To maintain the bonds that determine our destiny.
Let us all devote ourselves to combat,
For lasting peace and justice on earth.
Let us all unite and celebrate together,
The victories won for our liberation.
Let us commit ourselves and stand up as one Man,
To defend our freedom and unity.
Let us all unite and celebrate together,
The victories won for our liberation.
Let us commit ourselves and stand up as one Man,
To defend our freedom and unity.
Getting Africa out of chronic underdevelopment requires transformational leadership embodied by its leaders. Otherwise, there is no development. We must dare to dream and have men capable of transforming the dream into reality. This is the conviction of Ibnou Taimiya Sylla, an MBA graduate with a major in Finance and Strategic Leadership from the University of Dallas, Texas.