President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has boldly declared that the future of the world lies in Africa, calling on the global community to recognise the continent\u2019s growing importance in shaping global development and transformation.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, Mahama highlighted demographic projections that position Africa as a key player in the future of humanity.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccording to this organisation\u2019s own projections, by the year 2050, more than 25% of the world\u2019s population is expected to come from the African continent. Additionally, by 2050, one third of all young people, aged 15 to 24, will be residing on the African continent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He stressed that Africa\u2019s rising population\u2014particularly its youthful demographic\u2014is not just a statistic, but a clear sign that the continent will drive global innovation, growth, and progress.<\/p>\n
Mahama went further to emphasise Africa\u2019s current role as a force for change and transformation across sectors, despite ongoing global narratives that often overlook its contributions.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlready today, Africa is a catalyst for human potential and development, as well as for economic reform and ecological stability. Africa is a catalyst for systemic change,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
Addressing potential discomfort with this reality, Mahama pointed to historical biases rooted in colonialism, racism, and imperialism.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf this reality\u2014which is fact-based and straightforward\u2014seems provocative or unsettling, perhaps it\u2019s because you\u2019re viewing it through the lens of centuries of racism, colonialism, imperialism, and the resulting implicit bias,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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